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
Harvard Short Headlines from the Past
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Harvard Campus New Building Projects
Post-pandemic campus building resumes on a massive scale.
Harvard Professor on Social Psychology for Understanding War
Two scholars’ extracurricular efforts in the Middle East
by Primus VI
The Remarkable Master of Eliot House at Harvard
Brief life of a masterful House Master: 1904-1995
Harvard History Roundup
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Harvard Considers Request to Rename Winthrop House
Harvard’s process for considering denaming requests is tested for the first time.
Harvard Lampoon Donates Historic Materials to University Archives
University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials
Harvard Degree Honorands Connected through the Wright Brothers
Three honorands connected in time through Wilbur and Orville Wright, the fathers of aviation
by Primus VI
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Darker Days
The current disquiets compared to Harvard’s Vietnam-era traumas
by Primus VI