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 history, July-Augut 1913-1993
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Harvard Business School exhibit highlights its history of educating women
A Baker Library | Bloomberg Center exhibit helps commemorate women’s history at the school.
2013 Centennial Citations
The 2013 Centennial Medals presented by the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
August Kleinzahler poet, Linda Greenhouse orator, at 2013 Harvard Phi Beta Kappa
August Kleinzahler and Linda Greenhouse to speak at Commencement-week PBK Literary Exercises
Harvard's Michael Shinagel honored at retirement party
Michael Shinagel, Harvard's all-time longest-serving dean, was honored at a retirement party.
Memoir of "Lighthouse Thomas," A.B. 1838: from a hole in the ground to Harvard
From a hole in the ground to Harvard
Headlines from Harvard history, May-June 1913-1998
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Recent books by E.O. Wilson, Ezekiel Emanuel, Elliott Abrams, and more
Recent books with Harvard connections
New top hats for ladies at Harvard Commencement
New top hats for women appear at Commencement
Headlines from Harvard history, March-April 1913-1998
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine