Harvard faces $150M drop in donations
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 faces $150M drop in donations amid controversial handling of antisemitism
Harvard University president Claudine Gay resigned at the beginning of 2024, after she and other presidents of Ivy League schools were widely criticized for their congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus.
Harvard donations drop; alums cut ties over anti-Israel protests
Gifts specifically to Harvard’s endowment fell by 34 percent, dropping to $368.1 million from $560.6 million the year before. However, the school’s investment fund still gained 9.6 percent for the fiscal year, bringing its total value to $53.2 billion — the largest academic endowment in the world.
Harvard University Records Largest Drop in Annual Donations in a Decade — Will It Be a Wake Up Call?
Harvard's donations have plummeted in the wake of the school administration's controversial response to anti-Israel protesters.
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.
Donations to Harvard Drop 15% in Tumultuous Year
Donations to Harvard University fell nearly 15% in a year when some high-profile donors said they would stop giving money to the school over its handling of antisemitism on campus. Harvard said in a financial report Thursday that it received $1.
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 ...
Vandal places swastika stickers on Harvard University’s campus: ‘Antisemitism will not be tolerated’
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Harvard University Endowment Posts 9.6% Gain, Reaches $53.2 Billion
Harvard University’s endowment realized a 9.6% gain for Fiscal Year 2024, a significant improvement over last year’s 2.3% ...
Harvard University sees notable decline in donations in 2024 fiscal year
Harvard University experienced a notable decline in donations during its 2024 fiscal year, with total contributions falling ...
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Harvard endowment grows to $53.2 billion on strong returns during turbulent year
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Big Harvard University donors are back with more ideas to fix their alma mater
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