Harvard University Endowment Grows To Nearly $41 Billion
Harvard's endowment is the largest in the nation but has lagged some in recent years.
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Harvard's endowment is the largest in the nation but has lagged some in recent years.
Police said charges are possible after a fight between a parent and bus driver Tuesday morning in Cambridge.
MIT President L. Rafael Reif has vowed to "repair a system and a culture that failed the people" of the university, after reports revealed the school's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
Investigators have released the name of the woman killed by a truck in Harvard Square Tuesday morning.
A woman in her 60s was hit and killed by a flatbed truck next to Out of Town News.
The first person to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus this year is a Cambridge man.
The two brothers who own the shop say, it's time to relax.
Joi Ito, director of MIT's Media Lab, resigned Saturday, and the school's president ordered an independent investigation of the lab's ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
A demonstration by immigration advocates blocked streets and caused gridlock during the evening commute in Boston.
The best schools are wealthy institutions that land students high-paying jobs, according to the newspaper.
The Harvard University student who was previously denied entry to the United States is now on campus.
Cambridge Police arrested a suspect after a resident woke up to find a strange man in their bedroom early Saturday morning.
The Caribbean festival was set to take place this Sunday.
Cambridge Police said a woman has been charged in a hit and run accident on Massachusetts Avenue on Saturday night.
MIT is reviewing donations received from accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein as it promises to donate an equivalent amount to a charity benefitting Epstein's victims.
The Oldtime Baseball Game in Cambridge was played in memory of a longtime Fenway Park worker who lost his battle with ALS.
A man was hospitalized after he was attacked stabbed during a fight at a fitness class inside the Cambridge YWCA.
A Cambridge police officer bravely came to the aid of a skunk in need on Monday, but the distressed animal showed its gratitude in a most foul way.
Police are investigating after two suspicious-looking boxes were placed around the city Saturday.
A man wanted for murder in Philadelphia who was captured in Harvard Square will soon be heading back to Pennsylvania.
There was a heavy police presence and a shelter in place order in the area of Harvard Square while officers searched for a potentially armed murder suspect.
An arrest has been made in the 2018 death of a 15-year-old girl who died after an apparent assault on a Cambridge sidewalk.
Russi Taylor, an actress from Cambridge who gave voice to Minnie Mouse for more than three decades, died at 75 years old.
Massachusetts State Police are looking for help tracking down a man who they say exposed himself to a jogger in Cambridge.
An investigation is underway after a body was found in the Charles River Monday morning.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
The union says audio of conversations are being recorded in the hallways of Lawrence City Hall without authorization or consent.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Easter is Sunday. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs and the Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the Padres on Friday.
Boston, which had won four straight, got a goal from Fraser Minten. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves in the loss.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.