Harvard University is one of the most famous institutions of higher learning in America. Its headquarters is located in Cambridge, a famous historical and cultural city in Boston, and its medical school and business school are located in the center of Boston. In Cambridge, next to Harvard University is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Interestingly, there is no clear boundary between the two campuses.
3. Harvard University was founded in 1636. It was first founded by the colonial legislature in Massachusetts, and was originally named "New Citizen College".
To commemorate the generous support given by Pastor john harvard in the early days of the college, the school was renamed as "Harvard College" in March of 1639, and Harvard College was officially renamed as "Harvard University" in 1780. Harvard University consists of ten colleges and an advanced research institute, and has the largest university library system in the world. Harvard University has a lofty academic status and extensive influence in the fields of literature, medicine, law and commerce, and is recognized as one of the top higher education and research institutions in the world today.