Harvard University Harvard University Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with about 6,700 undergraduate students and about 15,250 post graduate students. Established in 1636 and named for its first benefactor, clergyman John Harvard, Harvard is the United States' oldest institution of higher learning, and its history, influence, and wealth have made it one of the world's most prestigious universities. The Harvard Corporation is its first chartered corporation. Although never formally affiliated with any denomination, the early College primarily trained Congregational and Unitarian clergy. Its curriculum and student body were gradually secularized during the 18th century, and
On Harvard Time 2008 U.S. Presidential candidate Mike Gravel. After losing its studio in 2014, "On Harvard Time" switched its focus to sketch comedy. "On Harvard Time's" November 2008 "Harvard Yale Aid" video, mocking Yale University before the annual Harvard-Yale football game, was named 2008 Ivy League Video of the Year by IvyGate Blog. Among former writers for the series is current "Washington Post" columnist Alexandra Petri. "On Harvard Time" content has been cited in "USA Today," "Business Insider"", Wonkette", "Gawker" and "The New York Times". A parody of Yale University's "That's Why I Chose Yale" admissions video sparked national outrage after "The