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