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.
Harvard's Michael Shinagel honored at retirement party
Michael Shinagel, Harvard's all-time longest-serving dean, was honored at a retirement party.
Memoir of "Lighthouse Thomas," A.B. 1838: from a hole in the ground to Harvard
From a hole in the ground to Harvard
Headlines from Harvard history, May-June 1913-1998
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
Recent books by E.O. Wilson, Ezekiel Emanuel, Elliott Abrams, and more
Recent books with Harvard connections
New top hats for ladies at Harvard Commencement
New top hats for women appear at Commencement
Headlines from Harvard history, March-April 1913-1998
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine
An Air Forces Statistical School alumnus and Carl Vigeland on Archibald MacLeish
Statistically, a Harvard man—and Vigeland on MacLeish
Recent books by David Esterly, Gish Jen, Thomas Kelly, and others
Recent books with Harvard connections
Tennessee Williams meets Mother Teresa, and Gore Vidal on Harvard
Tennessee Williams, Mother Teresa…and Gore Vidal
Headlines from Harvard history, January-February 1918-1973
From the pages of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and Harvard Magazine