University News

Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard Spending Cuts: A Pandemic Update

University belt-tightening announced, plus further information on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences—and higher education

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard faces coronavirus impact

The sudden dispersal from Cambridge and Boston, Commencement postponed, and the looming financial consequences

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Financial Pressures Coronavirus Crisis

Barely a decade after the 2008 crisis and Great Recession, new challenges loom. An early assessment of the University’s strengths this time

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard’s budget surpluses and endowment challenges

An analysis of the annual financial report, and of Harvard Management Company’s transformation

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard president enables more research into University's slavery ties

The president announces a $5-million initiative.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Reports $298 Million 2019 Surplus

The University discloses a sixth consecutive budget surplus—and details enormous changes in the endowment.

by John S. Rosenberg

Modest returns: Harvard endowment up 4.3 percent

The endowment rises to $40.9 billion in a year of more modest investment returns.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Arts and Sciences Academic Priorities and Finances

Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.

Harvard Endowment Increases 4.3 Percent to $40.9 Billion

In a year of tepid returns for universities, Harvard Management Company reports 6.5 percent gain on investments.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Corporation’s William Lee on University Priorities

Senior fellow William F. Lee on the University’s priorities during President Lawrence S. Bacow’s first year

by John S. Rosenberg