Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences raised $222 million in the latter half of 2025, a significant increase from the previous year, despite ongoing financial challenges. This surge in donations, bolstered by major gifts, is helping to address a substantial budget deficit and fund critical initiatives like PhD fellowships and financial aid.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/harvard-fas-raises-222-million-in-donations-in-six-months-amid-365-million-budget-deficit/articleshow/129213528.cms