Harvard History & Traditions


Historic Humor

University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials

Changemaker in Admissions

David L. Evans made a difference for 50 years.

by Matteo Wong

A Science Is Born

The “yeasty” times” when computer research grew at Harvard

by Harry R. Lewis

Rebelling and Expelling

The Class of 1823 goes rogue and gets booted.

by Jacob Sweet

Crystal Balls

Prognostications on disease defense, China, deficits, and sweat

by Primus VI

Re-naming Lowell House?

The faculty deans prompt a discussion.

by John S. Rosenberg

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Yesterday's News

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Icon

Harvard’s oldest building at 300

by John S. Rosenberg

Graduation, Socially Distanced

Details of the virtual degree-conferral ceremonies

by John S. Rosenberg

The Coronavirus Spring

Campus and Commencement without people, social distance, Dr. Fauci, and a meaningful password

by Primus VI