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.
Introduction to a Harvard 375th anniversary issue
Introduction to an anniversary
Snapshots of Harvard’s past quarter-century
Snapshots of Harvard’s past quarter-century , with illustrations by Mark Steele
Harvard's Memorial Church gets a new organ
The organ, Fisk Opus 139, is being assembled for an Easter Sunday debut.
by Sarah Zhang
Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery to create 375th birthday cake for Harvard
Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery will provide a cake for Harvard's 375th birthday celebration.
The Harvard Guerrilla Unit, and more on varsity sports ties
Undercover training during World War II, and more on varsity ties
Harvard's oldest alumni and alumnae
Marjorie Thomas '42 and Donald F. Brown '30 led the alumni parade on Commencement afternoon.
Headlines from Harvard history
Headlines from Harvard's history
Harvard Commencement 2011: Vignettes from the dais
Human touches within Commencement's pomp
Harvard Commencement Confetti 2011
An omnium-gatherum of notes and statistics, vital and otherwise
Talk excerpts by Laura Jaramillo, Adam Price, Drew Faust, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
A sampling of Commencement week speeches