Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
Tips of the Hat(s)
On regalia, a Jack-of-all-trades retirement, and a Bok’s office bon mot.
by Primus VI
Reading the Tea Leaves
The messages and meanings of Harvard’s presidential installations
Yesterday’s News
A coin toss forecasts a surprising football score.
A “Scholar’s Scholar”
A profile of Harvard’s thirtieth president
by John S. Rosenberg
Getting Close, in Selma
Acting at a moment of conscience
by Drew Gilpin Faust
Arthur Augustus Johnson
Brief life of a Black baseball impresario: 1890-1951
by Kasey Uhlenhuth , Harry R. Lewis
Presidents’ Paths
Life decisions en route to Massachusetts Hall
by Primus VI
Trailblazer in Space Science: The Legacy of Harvard's Ursula B. Marvin
Brief life of a pioneering planetary geologist: 1921-2018
by David A. Kring
Origin Stories
Eminent professors’ life foundations
by Primus VI
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Henry Rosovsky Memorial Service May 31
President Bacow invites the community to remember a Harvard giant.
by John S. Rosenberg