Harvard fundraising slumps
Harvard fundraising slumps after antisemitism controversy
Harvard and its endowment saw donations decline by about $150 million over the past year after a controversy over the administration's handling of antisemitic protests on campus.
Harvard University Donations Plummet Following Antisemitism Controversy
Harvard University experienced a significant drop in donations in fiscal year 2024, with contributions falling nearly 15% to $1.17 billion from $1.38 billion in 2023. This decline comes after the university faced intense criticism for its handling of antisemitism on campus,
Harvard donations drop; alums cut ties over anti-Israel protests
Gifts specifically to Harvard’s endowment fell by 34%, dropping to $368.1 million from $560.6 million the year before. However, the school’s investment fund still gained 9.6% for the fiscal year, bringing its total value to $53.2 billion — the largest academic endowment in the world.
Harvard donations plunge 15% as alumni cut ties over weak response to campus antisemitism
Harvard University warned that donations to its endowment have nosedived as outraged alumni cut ties with the school over its feeble response to on-campus antisemitism. Cash gifts to the Ivy League school fell about 15% to less than $1.2 billion during the fiscal year ended June 30, according to a Harvard financial report released Thursday.
Harvard donations dropped nearly 15% amid wealthy alums' vows to cut off support
Harvard saw a dip in donations in the months after protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Many billionaire donors suspended their support in that time.
Donations to Harvard’s Endowment Drop by More Than $150 Million
Total philanthropic contributions fell by 14 percent in fiscal year 2024 as several billionaire donors publicly severed ties with Harvard over its response to campus antisemitism.
Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests
Donors and alumni cut gifts to west’s wealthiest university by 14% to below $1bn with endowment fund taking brunt of hit
Who Is Paying for Antisemitism at Harvard?
The Education Department reported concern that foreign money buys influence over teaching and research.
Vandal places swastika stickers on Harvard University’s campus: ‘Antisemitism will not be tolerated’
Both Harvard University and Cambridge Police are trying to track down the antisemitic vandal after multiple stickers depicting a swastika replacing the Star of David on the Israeli flag were placed on ...
Reuters on MSN22h
Harvard endowment grows to $53.2 billion on strong returns during turbulent year
Returns from Ivy League schools like Harvard are watched closely because they pioneered putting money into hedge funds and ...
The Harvard Crimson1d
Harvard Endowment Jumps to $53.2 Billion, Delivers 9.6% Returns in 2024
The value of Harvard’s endowment grew to $53.2 billion after the Harvard Management Company boasted a 9.6 percent return on ...
The Boston Globe25d
Speakers at Harvard forum condemn antisemitism, anti-Zionism
CAMBRIDGE — A procession of speakers exhorted the audience packed inside Harvard University’s Sanders Theater on Sunday afternoon to oppose antisemitism and support Israel, as student activism ...
Harvard Donations Slide 15% as School Warns of Rising Costs
Harvard University’s donations tumbled the most in nine years amid a surge in alumni anger over the school’s handling of ...
Over 1,600 Jewish alumni demand Harvard crack down on antisemitism in scathing letter
A growing group of Jewish alumni and students are calling on Harvard University to crack down on antisemitism on campus, with ...
Harvard endowment grows during turbulent academic year
The Ivy League school’s portfolio of private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other investments gained 9.6 percent in ...