Endowment
Exclusive Interview with Crimson Cocks Founder
Avid readers of I Saw You Harvard may have heard of Crimson Cocks, a tumblr featuring reader-submitted photos of Harvard men and their junk. We scored an exclusive Yahoo-chat interview with the third-year Harvard student behind the blog.
Harvard’s Equity Holdings Drop by 24 Percent in Last Quarter
Harvard University’s directly held U.S.-traded securities decreased in value from $1.2 billion to $921 million in the last quarter, one of the largest drops in recent history.
Endowments Around the Ivies
With much talk focusing on Harvard posting impressive returns on their endowment, bringing the value of investments to $32 billion, it's natural to wonder how the other Ivys stack up. While each institution increased their holding with consistent returns, Harvard's total endowments still dwarfs its Ivy neighbors.
Analysis: Despite Performance, HMC Portfolio To Be Tested Over Next Fiscal Year
Harvard’s endowment returns of 21.4 percent in fiscal year 2011, announced last week, beat benchmarks and were the highest in recent memory.
Harvard Endowment Jumps 21.4 Percent
Harvard’s endowment posted a 21.4 percent gain for fiscal year 2011, bringing the endowment’s value up to $32 billion.
Lib. Acquires New Property
Harvard has expanded the resources for the Dumbarton Oaks research library with the purchase of a property in Washington, D.C., that will eventually house the institute’s research fellows.
Harvard's Equity Holdings Decline in Fourth Quarter
The total value of Harvard's directly held, U.S.-traded equities dropped 13 percent to $1.2 billion last quarter, as Harvard Management Company continued to invest in emerging markets.
HMC Loses Senior Hire to Private Sector
John Devir, a highly touted recent hire, will not be joining Harvard Management Company and has instead accepted an offer at a California firm.
Experts Question Report Alleging Harvard's Involvement in Land Grabs
Amidst accusations in a recently published report that Harvard is investing in a “land-grabbing” hedge fund, experts in the field are questioning the document's accuracy.
Students Lobby for University Financial Disclosure
A group of Harvard students is lobbying on behalf of a financial disclosure bill that would increase requirements on the University.
