University Finances


Back to the Bond Market

Harvard’s new borrowings foretell ambitious new building programs.

by John S. Rosenberg

Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ Debt Deal

The dean’s annual report provides financial details on House renewal, the faculty census, and a new inequality initiative.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Increases Modestly to $37.1 Billion During Early Stages of Overhaul

A “disappointing” 8.1 percent investment return, while the long-term transformation of the management company proceeds

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard President Drew Faust to Step Down in 2018

An expected transition, as the University’s twenty-eighth president plans to conclude her service.

by John S. Rosenberg

Graduate-Student Unionization

The status of a contested election

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Harvard Discloses Leaders’ Compensation

Federal tax filing reports detail an unusual year for Harvard Management Company—and President Faust.

by John S. Rosenberg

Minding the Gap

A state’s pension-plan problems highlight the endowment challenge to realizing Harvard’s goals. 

Cranes Crescendo

Still more construction projects on tap

by John S. Rosenberg

Graduate Admissions in Lower Gear

Financial pressures force the faculty to trim doctoral admissions.

by John S. Rosenberg

Allston Ambitions

The Business School dean is bullish on engineering and data-science collaborations, and online learning.

by John S. Rosenberg

Developing Data Science

Harvard outlines steps toward a data-science institute in Allston.

by Jonathan Shaw