Restoring veritas? Harvard University still has a long way to go toward returning to its true mission

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Last year, in these pages, I explored the myriad challenges facing Harvard University. A year and ...

Harvard’s endowment jumps 27% in fiscal 2026, lifted by SpaceX as top holding

The latest 12-month period marked the strongest return for the university's fund since 2021.

Leading Universities Post Strong Endowment Gains; Harvard’s Return Tops 27%

Harvard University’s endowment posted a 27.1% return in FY 2026. As a result, its endowment grew by $11 billion to nearly $68 ...

Harvard Endowment Soars to $68 Billion Even as Federal Cuts Force Layoffs

The stock market has boosted Harvard’s wealth. But as federal funding slumps, the school is seeking corporate sponsors to ...
The Harvard Crimson

Harvard Privately Weighs $500 Million Fundraising Push for Scientific Research

Harvard is privately weighing a rapid-fire fundraising push to secure $500 million for University-wide scientific research ...

Federal agency sues Harvard to force university to turn over diversity hiring records

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Harvard University this week, asking a judge to force the university to turn over documents to facilitate the commission’s investigation ...
Forbes

Harvard To Go Tuition Free For Families With Incomes Up To $200,000

Harvard University announces a significant expansion of financial aid. Harvard University announced today that it will make tuition free for students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or ...

Harvard logs $100M surplus despite 20% drop in federal research money

A cost-cutting effort and spike in endowment money helped the Ivy League institution weather political and economic instability in fiscal 2026.