University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences Appoints a New Finance Dean
Warren Petrofsky joins at a crucial moment when the FAS is dealing with a $350 million deficit.
Harvard Arts and Sciences Freezes Faculty Hiring
Dean Gay outlines near-term actions—and “the definition of a hard problem” facing the FAS.
Harvard Schools Pandemic Pressures
Deans articulate their diverse faculties’ divergent priorities (and problems)—plus an MIT perspective
Harvard Spending Cuts: A Pandemic Update
University belt-tightening announced, plus further information on the Faculty of Arts and Sciences—and higher education
Harvard faces coronavirus impact
The sudden dispersal from Cambridge and Boston, Commencement postponed, and the looming financial consequences
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
Harvard’s budget surpluses and endowment challenges
An analysis of the annual financial report, and of Harvard Management Company’s transformation
Harvard president enables more research into University's slavery ties
The president announces a $5-million initiative.
Harvard Reports $298 Million 2019 Surplus
The University discloses a sixth consecutive budget surplus—and details enormous changes in the endowment.
Modest returns: Harvard endowment up 4.3 percent
The endowment rises to $40.9 billion in a year of more modest investment returns.
Harvard Arts and Sciences Academic Priorities and Finances
Claudine Gay’s annual report to the faculty outlines broad goals—and challenging circumstances.