Harvard History
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
The Year a Beat Poet Squatted at Harvard
In 1954, Gregory Corso moved into Eliot House. How he stayed there is a literary legend.
Morning Exercises: Harvard’s 363rd Commencement
The student speeches, the awarding of degrees, the honorands—and an Aretha Franklin song
Harvard Commencement week 2012: events for Wednesday, May 28
ROTC commissioning and numerous Class Day celebrations, including speeches by Sandberg, Power, Van Valkenburgh, and Kaling.
Harvard Commencement week 2014: events for Tuesday, May 27
Phi Beta Kappa exercises; Baccalaureate address
Author's query re expository writing at Harvard
For the period between 1979 and 1994
Headlines from Harvard history, May-June 1919-1999
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
What mortarboards hide, and news of centenarian Clarence M. Agress
On the uses of mortarboards, and a centenarian’s update
At Harvard, Howard Aiken's computing machine hums briefly back to life
At Harvard, Howard Aiken's computing machine hums briefly back to life.
At Harvard, anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh
Anatomy on view, and the return of Pooh
Headlines from Harvard history, March-April 1924-1989
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard
How the gray squirrels came to Harvard Yard