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
Attendance artifact, women’s work, and “Fair Harvard” redux
Attendance artifact, women’s work, and “Fair Harvard” redux
by Primus VI
Radcliffe gymsuits, pre-spandex
Lest young ladies’ “tides” be deranged
A celebration of Matthew Meselson
A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.
Stephen Hawking survives Commencement day at Harvard
A close call on Commencement day
Profile of Harvard Dining Services managing director David Davidson
A dining executive on Harvard’s changing food environment
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Chaucer for young ladies, Philip Kuhn, TR, and more
When teaching was gendered, Porsche populism, and Harvard’s presidential symbolism
by Primus VI
Richard T. Greener statue installed at University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina recognizes its first African-American professor—Richard T. Greener, A.B. 1870.
by Jean Martin
Remembering Towering Physicist Julian Schwinger (1918-1994)
At Jefferson Laboratory, Nobel Prize winners gather to remember one of their own.
Headlines from Harvard's history
Headlines from Harvard’s history