The Beginning of Harvard University
University of Harvard
Harvard University established in 1636. This university is located in Massachusetts, specifically in the Cambridge area. Harvard University is a member of the Ivy League. As the oldest institution that established under colonial law, Harvard University is also the oldest company in America.
Before called Harvard University, this institution called “The College at New Towne” or “New College”. Harvard University new name is used from 13 March 1639. The name was taken from the name of a priest who has gave his personal library of 400 books and money of £ 779. The man was named John Harvard.
Harvard University began to transform into a modern university at the time of William Charles Eliot leadership. He became president of Harvard University for 40 years (1869-1909). Since that Harvard University became the one of the most influential universities in America.
In the period 2008-2009 Harvard University has 2.110 instructors, lecturers, and professors with 12.424 undergraduate and 6.715 graduate students.
Crimson is Harvard University color. These color were chosen based on voting from 1875 students. This color is used initially William Charles Eliot when he was still a student at Harvard around the year 1858. At that time there was a sailboat race and supporters Harvard used crimson bandanna that given as identity.
Besides that the ‘Crimson’ is also used as the name of Harvard sports team and the name of Harvard daily newspaper, ‘The Harvard Crimson’.
Thus briefly about the history of Harvard University.
