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 ...

In a year of cost cutting, Harvard’s endowment reached a new peak: a whopping $68 billion

The financial growth came in a year of cost cutting, as the university restructured staff positions across all of its 12 ...

Harvard's bet on SpaceX helped its endowment grow faster than the S&P 500

Harvard's endowment grew to nearly $68 billion, helped by the university's $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX at the end of June.

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 ...
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Harvard Accepts 3.59% Of Applicants, Highest Rate In 4 Years

This year's Ivy League acceptance rates continue to reflect today’s competitive landscape of higher education but there are some signs of easing. Harvard University accepted 3.59% of applicants for ...
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Harvard Now Has $68 Billion, and Its Largest Stock Holding Is SpaceX

Harvard's endowment just posted its best return in years, and the single stock sitting at the center of its public portfolio ...

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.