University Finances
Harvard Endowment Rises to $32.7 Billion
The returns, which apply to fiscal year 2013, mark vast improvement from the previous fiscal year, during which the endowment’s value declined slightly to $30.7 billion.
Harvard Wants To Be a $6.5 Billionaire, So Freaking Bad
For once, the people walking around on campus wearing striped suits and gold watches are neither trying to punch a final club nor are they being recruited by a consulting firm. Rather, Harvard’s trying to recruit them—or their checkbooks—for the recently announced Harvard Campaign, its biggest, baddest, champagne-flutiest campaign yet. Not sure what the money will be going to? Well, luckily Harvard has broken it down into categories, and Flyby is here to explain exactly what (we think) they mean.
3 Questions You've Got About the Capital Campaign, Answered
The news is important, we get it, but we can barely keep up with our Facebook and Insta accounts as is, let alone keep track of Harvard finances. For those us who are hearing the words "Capital Campaign" thown around for the first time these past few days, here's a quick and dirty guide to get you up to speed:
A Record-Breaking Target
The Harvard Campaign is looking to raise $6.5 billion, a sum that will be distributed among teaching and research initiatives, financial aid, “the student experience,” capital improvements, and “flexible funding to foster collaborations and initiatives.”
Harvard Campaign Aims To Raise Record-Breaking $6.5 Billion
The University has already raised $2.8 billion in donations and pledges from more than 90,000 supporters in the fundraising drive’s quiet phase.
University Prepares for Capital Campaign's Public Launch
University alumni and donors from around the world are flocking to the Square this weekend to celebrate Saturday’s public launch of The Harvard Campaign—widely predicted to be the largest fundraising drive in University history.
Harvard Today: Sept. 20, 2013
With October approaching and fall weather drawing nearer, the year’s summery days may be numbered. Take advantage of this weekend’s sun by lounging out in the Yard—or at least work on that p-set somewhere far away from Lamont.
School of Public Health Receives $12.5 Million Gift
The Harvard School of Public Health has received a gift of $12.5 million which will support a significant revamping of the school’s curriculum, the school announced Monday.
5 Questions You’ve Got About Larry Summers, Answered
You've probably heard by now that Former University President Larry Summers has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Chairmanship of the Federal Reserve. But you may be wondering why so many people at Harvard care, or perhaps you're just curious about what the Fed Chair does, anyway. You shouldn't have to ask those questions out loud, so Flyby's asked them for you here; and better yet, we've provided answers.
Divestment Movement Continues at Harvard
Divest Harvard continues to garner support from students, faculty, and other members of the community for its efforts to force the University to divest from fossil fuel corporations.
Faust Charts Course Through ‘Stormy Seas’ as The Harvard Campaign Approaches
In a speech Tuesday, the University President conveyed a mixed outlook for higher education, describing both the challenges and opportunities facing Harvard.
Forbes Mysteriously Ranks Harvard’s Fiscal Health 5th Best in Nation
Apparently having the largest endowment in higher education isn’t good enough to be named the most fiscally healthy college in the country by the always-reliable Forbes magazine.
HMC Names Its First Vice President for Sustainable Investing
Jameela Pedicini, a former manager for the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment initiative, will work to research and understand sustainability issues related to the University’s more than $30 billion endowment.
Morgan Stanley Exec To Serve as HMC's Chief Risk Officer
A Morgan Stanley executive will take over as Harvard Management Company’s next chief risk officer, the body announced Wednesday.
