Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
An Original Magna Carta, Hidden in Plain Sight
A rare original surfaces at Harvard at an “almost providential” moment.
by Nina Pasquini
Yesterday’s News
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Squirrely
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
Yesterday’s News
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Yesterday’s News
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Snuggle Time
Petting zoo on the Plaza, a Harvard/Yale man, and a late-blooming novelist
How to Beat the Heat
A race in Antarctica, a rescue on Everest, a dip into the past
Yesterday’s News
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
The Gates of Harvard Yard
A new e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates.
Yesterday’s News
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
“The Girls of HBS”
A Baker Library | Bloomberg Center exhibit helps commemorate women’s history at the school.