Harvard History & Traditions
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
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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