Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
A Look at Harvard’s Distinctive Doctoral Regalia
On regalia, a Jack-of-all-trades retirement, and a Bok’s office bon mot.
by Primus VI
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Country dance, teachers and graduates, and Stephen Jay Gould
Country dance, saving homework from a burning car, and Stephen Jay Gould on 9/11
by Primus VI
How Become Harvard Commencement Speaker
It helps to be a high official of a powerful European nation—and to have resonant things to say about your American allies.
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Demonstrating for equality…and other headlines from Harvard’s history
Justice Holmes, presented by Stephen Budiansky and Lincoln Caplan
A new biography of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. illuminates the Supreme Court during the centennial of his most momentous dissent.
Long live long books, the “Diploma Riots,” supporting young scholars
Resesarchers’ lengthy labors, “Diploma Riots,” supporting young scholars
by Primus VI
Harvard Lowell House changes portraits display
A meaningful change in the images on display in the renewed Lowell House
Excavating 1968
The premiere of an alumnus’s film about a seminal year at Harvard and beyond
Princeton preps Harvard deans, prophetic Richard Pipes, and more
Harvard’s Tiger deans, the prophetic Richard Pipes, and a high-tech egg
by Primus VI
Calderwood Courtyard centers Harvard Art Museums
A tribute to the art museums’ Calderwood Courtyard