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With world-class faculty, groundbreaking research opportunities, and a commitment to a diverse environment of bright, talented students, Harvard is more than just a place to get an education—it's …

Browse the graduate and undergraduate degrees offered by Harvard's 13 Schools and learn more about admissions requirements, scholarship, and financial aid opportunities.

Explore professional and lifelong learning courses from Harvard University. From free online literature classes to in-person business courses for executives, there’s something for everyone.

Harvard students have access to courses, research institutes, and faculty mentors from all parts of Harvard. With world-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art resources, and individualized instruction, it’s …

Since the nation’s first college athletic event—an 1852 crew race against Yale—athletics have been a unifying force across the Harvard community. Find students groups at your school, explore campus …

History of Harvard Harvard is perhaps best-known because of its enduring history of innovation in education. But even die-hard Harvard buffs are not likely to know all of these Harvard firsts and …

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On October 28, 1636, Harvard, the first college in the American colonies, was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard University was officially founded by a vote by the Great and General Court …

1 day ago · Explore official news, stories, and updates from Harvard University on academics, research, student life, and more at the Harvard Gazette.