University Finances
Harvard’s Lobbying Spending Rose by 17% in 2024, the Most in More Than a Decade
Harvard spent $620,000 on lobbying the federal government in 2024 — the most it’s spent since 2010 — as the University attempts to dissuade lawmakers from imposing a larger endowment tax and other financial penalties on the heels of a 2023 leadership crisis.
With Republicans in Control, Alan Garber Faces a Fight For Harvard’s Funding
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 has spent the last year investing in relationships with politicians in Washington, avoiding direct confrontation with the threats he has long acknowledged. Now faced with a barrage of funding cuts, Garber may have been pushed into the fight.
Harvard’s Federal Funding Is Under Fire. Here’s What’s at Risk.
President Donald Trump’s wave of executive orders targeting funding for education sent shockwaves through Harvard this week, jeopardizing thousands of research jobs and more than 10 percent of the University’s operating revenue.
White House Backs Down From Funding Freeze
President Donald Trump rescinded an order that sought to temporarily freeze the distribution of federal funds to local governments, universities, and nonprofits on Wednesday afternoon.
Garber Says Some Harvard Research May Halt After Trump Orders Freeze on Federal Grants
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 wrote that some federally funded research initiatives at Harvard could be be forced to stop work to comply with Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze in an email to affiliates Tuesday afternoon, shortly before the freeze was blocked by a federal judge.
Harvard Endowment Reinvests $150M in Company Tied to Israeli Settlements in Palestine
The Harvard Management Company reinvested $150 million in Booking Holdings Inc., a company under fire for its operation in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, according to its 2024 third quarter filings.
Harvard Consolidates Its Portfolio of Direct Holdings Amid Shift Toward Private Equity
The Harvard Management Company pared down the direct holdings in its public equity portfolio to fewer public stocks than Harvard has held since 2017, continuing a pattern of consolidation under CEO N.P. “Narv” Narvekar.
Harvard Hires Penn Fundraising Chief James Husson to Lead Development, Alumni Relations
James J. Husson will lead Harvard’s fundraising efforts as the next Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development beginning April 1. Husson, who currently leads development at the University of Pennsylvania, will succeed Brian K. Lee.
Harvard Alumni Donate to Fund Construction of Economics Building, New Professorships
Several prominent Harvard alumni donated to the Economics department to fund two new professorships and the construction of the department’s new home, Pritzker Hall, the University announced Wednesday morning.
Harvard Updates Standards, Increases Funding for Sustainable Infrastructure
Harvard University announced its 2024 Sustainable Building Standards and the tripling of the University’s Green Revolving Fund from 12 million to 37 million this month.
Harvard FAS Reports $3 Million Surplus for Fiscal Year 2024, Lowest Since 2020
The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences closed fiscal year 2024 with a $3 million surplus — its smallest surplus since 2020, the school announced last week in its annual financial report.
Harvard’s Endowment Shined in 2024. But It Masks a Longstanding Gap With Ivy+ Peers.
The value of Harvard’s endowment grew in value in fiscal year 2024 for the first time in three years. But financial experts and Harvard affiliates expressed concern about the endowment’s long-term performance, which has underperformed compared to other Ivy+ schools and the S&P 500.
Garber Will Not Review Harvard’s Investments for Ties to Human Rights Violations
University President Alan M. Garber ’76 said he will not direct the Harvard Management Company to review its investments for ties to human rights violations.
Donations to Harvard’s Endowment Drop by More Than $150 Million
Total philanthropic contributions fell by 14 percent in fiscal year 2024 as several billionaire donors publicly severed ties with Harvard over its response to campus antisemitism.
Harvard Endowment Jumps to $53.2 Billion, Delivers 9.6% Returns in 2024
The value of the endowment grew to $53.2 billion after the Harvard boasted a 9.6 percent return on its investments in fiscal year 2024.
Harvard President Garber Says He is Disappointed by 2024 Fundraising Numbers
Harvard President Alan Garber said he was disappointed by some of the University’s fundraising numbers during an interview on Tuesday, a sign that officials are bracing for donations to dip after a year of campus turmoil.
Harvard President Garber Visits Seattle, Los Angeles in West Coast Swing
University President Alan M. Garber ’76 toured the West Coast last week, traveling to Los Angeles and Seattle to meet with hundreds of alumni in his first set of club-hosted alumni events since his permanent appointment in August.
HMS Dean Talks Campus Rules, Financial Struggles at State of the School Address
Harvard Medical School Dean George Q. Daley ’82 discussed forthcoming campus use rules, faltering financials, and post-affirmative action admissions in his annual State of the School address on Tuesday.
HL Central Awards New Scholarship to 1L Student to Celebrate Group’s 25th Anniversary
HL Central — an unofficial nonprofit student organization at Harvard Law School — has pledged at least $500,000 to fund a $25,000 annual scholarship for one incoming first-year student over the next 20 years.
Harvard President Garber Meets With Pro-Palestine Activists About Endowment
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine activists met on Friday with President Alan Garber and Harvard Corporation Fellow Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar ’93 for a discussion about the endowment.
As Harvard President, Garber To Face Key Demand From Local Politicians: More Money
As newly appointed Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 takes the reins of the University full time, he will face one simple demand from local politicians and activists: pay up.
Barakett to Chair Harvard Management Company’s Board of Directors, Finnegan Will Remain on Board
University Treasurer Timothy R. Barakett ’87 will take over as chair of the HMC board next month, succeeding former Treasurer Paul J. Finnegan ’75.