Harvard University History

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded October 28, 1636, and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious univer…
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded October 28, 1636, and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
  • Former names: Harvard College
  • Motto: Veritas (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "Truth"
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: 1636
  • Founder: Massachusetts General Court
  • Accreditation: NECHE

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