Harvard
Harvard University is a private research university located primarily in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Named after the minister John Harvard, whose endowment helped establish the college, Harvard adopted the motto Veritas (Truth). The university comprises Harvard College, its undergraduate program, and a federation of graduate and professional schools that include Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, and the School of Public Health. Harvard is a member of the Ivy League and a leading center for teaching and research across disciplines.
Its campus spans Cambridge and nearby Boston, with facilities along the Charles River. The primary campus is
Harvard maintains a selective admissions process, with admissions decisions weighing both academic achievement and broader contributions