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
At Harvard, Howard Aiken's computing machine hums briefly back to life
At Harvard, Howard Aiken's computing machine hums briefly back to life.
At Harvard, anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh
Anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh
Headlines from Harvard history, March-April 1924-1989
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
Headlines from Harvard history, January-February 1924-1989
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Headlines from Harvard history, November-December 1913-1988
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
A petting zoo at Harvard, a true Harvard/Yale man, and "Lies You Wanted to Hear"
Petting zoo on the Plaza, a Harvard/Yale man, and a late-blooming novelist
A race in Antarctica, a rescue on Everest, a dip into college courses past
A race in Antarctica, a rescue on Everest, a dip into the past
Headlines from Harvard history, September-October 1923-1983
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
A new Nieman Foundation e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates
A new e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates.