Tom Hanks named speaker at Harvard commencement

Harvard University, MA

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United …
Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, 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.
  • Former names: Harvard College
  • Motto: Veritas (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "Truth"
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: 1636
  • Founder: Massachusetts General Court
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