Harvard History

Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.

Cover of "Harvard's Best" featuring a woman in a red and black gown holding a sword.

A Forgotten Harvard Anthem

Published the year the Titanic sank, “Harvard’s Best” is a quizzical ode to the University.

Harvard Archives launches website on Harvard in the 17th and 18th centuries

A new Archives website offers today's undergraduates a useful perspective on Harvard homework, and life, in the old days.

by Christopher Reed

The kiosk next to Widener Library

Professors and extracurriculars promote their wares as classes begin at Harvard

Harvard Yard kiosks blossom with flyers for courses and extracurriculars as classes begin.

Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album

Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album.

A collection of "Undergraduate" columns from the last 25 years

Undergraduate columns from the last quarter century capture changes as well as moments in time.

Reunion reflections by David Souter, and a tribute to Carroll Wood

Reunion reflections from David Souter, and a tribute to Carroll Wood

Headlines from Harvard's history

Headlines from Harvard's history

What’s Latin for “375th anniversary”?

What’s in a (Latin) name?

The Perils of Prediction

Peering into the future—in print

by John S. Rosenberg

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Building and buying a campus

The recent boom—and the future in Allston

by Jonathan Shaw

Professorial Permutations

Harvard’s evolving faculties

by Jonathan Shaw