Harvard History

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

They Might Be (Harvard) Giants

Two tales of University greats—and an encounter with a Tiger

Granny Talk

Edward Everett aids Mount Vernon; Monty aids law students; Drew Faust eyes the pay of William James.

Headlines from Harvard history

Headlines from Harvard history

Yale expert Fred Shapiro's pick of choice Harvard quotations

An expert's pick of choice Harvard words

by Fred Shapiro

The Adams House spirit house, and Harvard sports teams' ties

A spirit house at Adams House, and how athletes tied one on

Readers submit their favorite Harvard quotations

Readers: submit your favorite quotations about Harvard and by Harvard figures.

Harvardians promote diversity through art and football

Steven Coit's portraits diversify Harvard's walls, and the 1947 football team defies racism.

Headlines from Harvard history

Headlines from Harvard history

Rommel chef Bruno Fricker and master chef Ferran Adrià at Harvard

Delicacies from Rommel's chef at Stillman Infirmary, plus gastronomical lectures from Ferran Adrià and peers

Song to the Stadium Stair Climber

A former cross-country-man’s sonnet honors fellow runners.

by Philip M. Williams

William James centennial conference and exhibition

A conference and an exhibition at Houghton Library showcase the legacy of the pioneering psychologist and philosopher.