Endowment
Harvard Investment in Brazil Tangled in Landholding Dispute
A University investment in Brazilian farmland could face a lawsuit as prosecutors review allegations that a Harvard-linked company does not rightfully own the land.
Faust to Lobby for Endowment Tax Repeal
University President Drew G. Faust will meet with two members of Congress this week to discuss a proposed bipartisan repeal of the endowment tax passed in December.
In Drought-Stricken Central California, Harvard Hopes to Turn Water Into Wine
Harvard owns 7,500 acres of vineyards in Cuyama Valley, California. Water scarcity threatens the future of agriculture in the region.
Endowment Tax Could Affect Harvard's Pension Investments
The Republican tax overhaul passed in December may impact the pensions of Harvard employees hired before 2001 and the University is currently “reviewing” the situation.
Capital Campaign Reaches Goal on Financial Aid
With just months left in Harvard’s record-breaking capital campaign, the school has met its $600 million financial aid goal.
Tax Bill Changes Landscape for Potential Harvard Donors
This could be bad news for organizations that depend heavily on donations—including institutions of higher education like Harvard.
Faust Talks Impact of Endowment Tax
University President Drew G. Faust said the unprecedented endowment tax will have a "pretty significant" impact on funding for Harvard initiatives.
Republican Tax Plan Could Mean Added Business Income Tax for Harvard
Hidden in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed last year is a change in the way taxes are calculated for nonprofits that could lead to increased expenses for Harvard.
Alumni Write to Bacow Urging New HMC Investment Strategy
Instead of using hedge funds to manage its money, the University should shift half of its $37.1 billion endowment into lower-cost funds tracking the S&P 500, the letter’s signatories argued.
Medical School Reaches $750 Million Capital Campaign Goal
Harvard Medical School’s capital campaign reached its $750 million goal earlier this month, administrators announced Wednesday.
Harvard Raised Record-High $1.28 billion in FY 2017, Topping Stanford
Fiscal Year 2017 marks the fourth consecutive year that the University has raised over $1 billion, according to data from the Council for Aid to Education.
Experts Say Impact of Endowment Tax on Harvard Investments Remains Unclear
Experts say the effect of the federal tax on Harvard’s endowment remains unclear as the government continues to work out features of the new law.
HMC Real Estate Team Spins Off to Bain Capital
Harvard Management Corporation's real estate team will now be housed at Boston private equity firm Bain Capital.
Univ. Endowment Fell Behind National Average, Report Finds
Harvard’s endowment returns fell three points below the national average for college and university endowments in fiscal year 2017.
Stand With Puerto Rico
A protestor waves the Syrian national flag while carrying a sign for the "Stand With Puerto Rico" protest Wednesday afternoon.
