It has always been known that Harvard was founded in 1636, and that it was John Havard who endowed the money and gave the college its name The facts are that in 1636 the General Court of the ...

The origins of Harvard Divinity School and of the study of theology at Harvard can be traced back to the very beginning of Harvard College, when an initial fund of 400 pounds from the General Court of ...

For in 1636 there was not a building ... and it was this year that Pierce in his "History of Harvard University" said that "historians fix as the date of the foundation of the college." ...

Harvard University, founded in 1636, claims it’s "the first college in the American colonies,” while the College of William ...

Harvard College is celebrating the 377th anniversary of its founding on Oct. 28, 1636. Perhaps America's most prestigious school, Harvard's undergraduate alumni include 5 former U.S. presidents ...

Oct. 28 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1636, Harvard College, now Harvard University, was founded in Massachusetts. Advertisement In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the ...

In America, university campuses combine architecture with breathtaking green spaces. Discover our selection of the ten most ...