Can Harvard, Richest US College, Withstand Trump? A Look Into Its Finances

Can Harvard, Richest US College, Withstand Trump? A Look Into Its Finances

The wealthiest US college has long hoarded cash and built its budget to withstand "shocks" as the Ivy League school put it in its financial statement. It's armed with pristine credit ratings and a $53 billion endowment - the most of any school.

Breezy Explainer: Can Harvard, America’s richest college, survive Trump? A look at its finances

Harvard University, the wealthiest academic institution in the United States, is confronting one of the most severe financial challenges in its modern history. Despite boasting a $53 billion endowment, pristine credit ratings, and a reputation for fiscal discipline, the Ivy League powerhouse now finds itself in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. A federal task force convened under President Donald Trump has announced the freezing of $2.…