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
2013 Centennial Citations
The 2013 Centennial Medals presented by the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Bicoastal Poet, Beat Reporter
August Kleinzahler and Linda Greenhouse to speak at Commencement-week PBK Literary Exercises
Dean Shinagel Fêted
Michael Shinagel, Harvard's all-time longest-serving dean, was honored at a retirement party.
“Lighthouse Thomas”
From a hole in the ground to Harvard
Yesterday’s News
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Off the Shelf
Recent books with Harvard connections
Hats of Their Own
New top hats for women appear at Commencement
by Nell Porter-Brown
Yesterday’s News
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Statistics, No Lies
Statistically, a Harvard man—and Vigeland on MacLeish
Off the Shelf
Recent books with Harvard connections