Harvard Still Nation's Wealthiest University As Endowment Surpasses $53 Billion
The $11.3 billion in growth over the the previous fiscal year was driven by a 33.6% return on its investments.
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The $11.3 billion in growth over the the previous fiscal year was driven by a 33.6% return on its investments.
The case is separate from the recent college admissions scandal, but the allegations are similar.
Experts from Harvard say they might have a simple solution for concerns over airflow in schools - open windows and doors.
Harvard, Northeastern and MIT sued the Trump administration over its guidance not allowing foreign students to take online-only courses this fall.
As the sports world debates how to work around the threats of spreading the coronavirus, the Harvard hockey team is eliminating all chances.
The cancellations of large gatherings for sporting events in the Boston area have begun.
Healthy habits such as exercising for at least 30 minutes a day or drinking in moderation can help you stave off diseases for an extra decade, according to new research.
Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer were awarded the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for research on alleviating global poverty.
Burgers, fries, pizza and high energy drinks impact testicular function in young men, new research out of Harvard suggests.
Harvard Coach Peter Brand sold his Needham home to Jie Zhao, the father of two of his fencers, for a huge profit.
A recent Harvard grad risks not being allowed back in the country if he enrolls at the University of Oxford in England in the fall.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be the commencement speaker at Harvard University's graduation, the school announced Friday.
Harvard beat Yale 45-27 Saturday at Fenway Park in the 135th meeting between the two schools.
For however long as body contact is allowed in hockey, teams are going to need players like Wiley Sherman, and he hopes someday he'll be that type of play for the Bruins.
Warren Anderson, 26, admitted that he accessed websites on the "dark web" to obtain child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts.
A Harvard professor called coconut oil "one of the worst foods you can eat," during a lecture.
Harvard's student-run newspaper reports one of the university's sororities is ending the female-only Greek life tradition by becoming gender-neutral.
NFL players joined attorneys, professors and others at Harvard Law School for a summit on criminal justice issues.
Mila Kunis has been paraded through Harvard Square by college students dressed in drag.
He would be a precedent-shattering choice for Harvard, injecting a badly-needed dose of diversity into upper management.
Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a Harvard student was attacked while jogging on Memorial Drive.
Lewandowski is among a list of political figures coming to the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics through a program that's meant to spark discussion on campus.
A Justice Department inquiry into how race influences admissions at Harvard University has left selective colleges bracing for new scrutiny of practices that have helped boost diversity levels to new highs across the Ivy League.
A proposal at Harvard University would ban all fraternities, sororities and single-gender clubs starting in fall 2018.
Harvard researchers are conducting a first-of-its kind study that could change and strengthen the quality of early childhood education across the country.
Hannah Strom, who suffered critical injuries in a devastating crash that killed her friend and Holy Cross rowing teammate, is now working to help other patients at Spaulding Rehab Hospital.
The average cost of gas could hit $4.48 on Memorial Day, which is up from $3.14 last year, according to GasBuddy.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Nine students were taken to the hospital as a precaution after a car struck a school bus in Everett, Massachusetts on Thursday afternoon.
One of the victims seriously injured in last week's brazen shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge says he is grateful to be alive after being shot multiple times.
Nine students were taken to the hospital as a precaution after a car struck a school bus in Everett, Massachusetts on Thursday afternoon.
A Waltham, Massachusetts firefighter is recovering at home after suffering injuries from a falling tree.
The Memorial Day weekend weather forecast calls for rain at times but also chances for sun in the Boston area.
A judge ordered Memorial Drive shooting suspect Tyler Brown to remain in custody after a dangerousness hearing Thursday.
One of the victims seriously injured in last week's brazen shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge says he is grateful to be alive after being shot multiple times.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.