Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Re-naming Lowell House?
The faculty deans prompt a discussion.
by John S. Rosenberg
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong
Yesterday's News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
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Harvard’s oldest building at 300
by John S. Rosenberg
Graduation, Socially Distanced
Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies
by John S. Rosenberg
The Coronavirus Spring
Campus and Commencement without people, social distance, Dr. Fauci, and a meaningful password
by Primus VI
Life After Harvard: The Pains and Pleasures of Alumni Reunions
How Harvard reunions are cast in Ceridwen Dovey’s Life After Truth
by Nell Porter-Brown
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Character Count
Widener Library’s overlooked designer
by John S. Rosenberg