Harvard History
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
A Forgotten Harvard Anthem
Published the year the Titanic sank, “Harvard’s Best” is a quizzical ode to the University.
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
Headlines from Harvard history, January-February 1924-1989
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Headlines from Harvard history, November-December 1913-1988
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
A petting zoo at Harvard, a true Harvard/Yale man, and "Lies You Wanted to Hear"
Petting zoo on the Plaza, a Harvard/Yale man, and a late-blooming novelist
A race in Antarctica, a rescue on Everest, a dip into college courses past
A race in Antarctica, a rescue on Everest, a dip into the past
Headlines from Harvard history, September-October 1923-1983
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
A new Nieman Foundation e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates
A new e-book explores the history of Harvard Yard’s 25 gates.
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