University Finances


Back to the Bond Market

Harvard’s new borrowings foretell ambitious new building programs.

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Borrowing Goes Green

New debt financing includes first “green bond” offering.

by John S. Rosenberg

News Briefs

Penny Pritzker elected senior fellow, climate-change investments, Allston expectations, undergraduate academics, and the reformed tenure track

Presiding during the Pandemic

President Bacow on pandemic and academic Harvard

by John S. Rosenberg

Climate-Solutions Investments Near 1 Percent of Endowment Assets

Harvard Management Company details holdings in second climate report.

by Jonathan Shaw

President Bacow on Harvard in the Months Ahead

Perspectives on the pandemic, continued academic progress, finances, governance, and more

by John S. Rosenberg

On Firmer Footing

Robust financial results despite the pandemic, and historic endowment returns

by John S. Rosenberg

The Faculty Faces Its Future

Better results than expected during the pandemic, and a sweeping effort to plan for academic improvements

by John S. Rosenberg

After the Pandemic’s Peak

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences’ annual report portrays a good foundation for its academic future. 

by John S. Rosenberg

Harvard Endowment Increases $11.3 Billion to $53.2 Billion, and University Operations Yield $283-Million Surplus Despite Pandemic

A 33.6 percent return on endowment investments, as expense controls and donor support buoy the budget in an unprecedented year

by John S. Rosenberg

Penny Pritzker Gives $100 Million for New Economics Facility

Landmark support for an eminently strong department

by John S. Rosenberg