University of Harvard

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College 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.

Harvard University
Harvard shield wreath.svg

Coat of arms Latin
Latin: Universitas Harvardiana
Former names Harvard
Harvard College
Motto Veritas (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth
Type Private research university
Established 1636; 387 years ago
Founder Massachusetts General Court
Accreditation NECHE
Academic affiliations
  • AAU
  • NAICU
  • AICUM
  • URA
  • Space-grant
Endowment $50.9 billion (2022)
President Lawrence Bacow
Provost Alan Garber
Academic staff
~2,400 faculty members (and >10,400 academic appointments in affiliated teaching hospitals) 
Students 21,648 (Fall 2021)
Undergraduates 7,153 (Fall 2021)
Postgraduates 14,495 (Fall 2021)
Location
Cambridge

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Massachusetts

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United States

42°22′28″N 71°07′01″W

Campus Midsize city 209 acres (85 ha)
Newspaper The Harvard Crimson
Colors Crimson, white, and black
     
Nickname Crimson
Sporting affiliations
  • NCAA Division I – FCS
  • Ivy League
  • ECAC Hockey
  • NEISA
  • CWPA
  • IRA
  • EAWRC
  • EARC
  • EISA
Mascot John Harvard
Website harvard.edu Edit this at Wikidata
Logotype of Harvard University

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