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- Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. In the late 18th century, as Harvard began granting graduate and doctorste-level degrees, it began to be called Harvard University, with Harvard College referring exclusively to its undergraduate program.
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Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. In the late 18th century, as Harvard began granting graduate and doctorste-level degrees, it began to be called Harvard University, with Harvard College referring exclusively to its undergraduate program.
- Year founded
- 1636
- 1816
- 1782
Since its founding in 1636, Harvard has created an enduring history of educational advancement, innovative leadership, and groundbreaking scholarly work.
May 22, 2014 · The first Harvard graduate to have a diploma made was James Ward, a minister’s son who earned his A.B. degree in 1645, despite an earlier public whipping by Dunster for burgling a local residence. He moved to England, and used his Harvard degree to gain admittance to Oxford.
- Harvardgazette
2012: Harvard announces plans to renew the University’s 12 undergraduate houses. 2012: Harvard releases first University-wide Sustainability Impact Report. 2013: President Drew Faust launches a $6.5 billion Harvard Campaign, the largest ever in higher education. 2013: Financial aid increases by $10M, bringing the total to a record $182 million.
Nov 9, 2021 · A prescribed course of studies remained in place through the early nineteenth century. Starting in 1820, Harvard catalogues included courses of instruction. Printed annual reports of the presidents from 1826 through the 1880s also include tables and lists of courses and lectures.
- Robin McElheny
- 2020
May 27, 2014 · The first Harvard graduate to have a diploma made was James Ward, a minister’s son who earned his A.B. degree in 1645, despite an earlier public whipping by Dunster for burgling a local residence. He moved to England, and used his Harvard degree to gain admittance to Oxford.
Oct 21, 2024 · Until the 1960s Radcliffe operated as a coordinate college, drawing most of its instructors and other resources from Harvard. Radcliffe graduates, however, were not granted Harvard degrees until 1963. Diplomas from that time on were signed by the presidents of both Harvard and Radcliffe.
