{"id":2037,"date":"2021-04-29T15:13:59","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T15:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unischolarz.com\/blog\/?p=2037"},"modified":"2024-12-13T05:28:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T05:28:27","slug":"most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Mind Blowing Facts About Harvard University in 2025 [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#Interesting_Facts_About_Harvard_University_you_may_not_know_about\" >Interesting Facts About Harvard University you may not know about<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#1_The_Story_Behind_The_Widener_Library\" >1. The Story Behind The Widener Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#2_Harvard_University_Produces_Future_Presidents\" >2.  Harvard University Produces Future Presidents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#3_Dents_On_The_Campus_Sidewalks\" >3. Dents On The Campus Sidewalks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#4_The_Johnson_Gate_Superstition\" >4. The Johnson Gate Superstition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#5_Commercial_Filming_Is_A_Big_No-No\" >5. Commercial Filming Is A Big No-No<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#6_Is_It_The_John_Harvard_Statue_Or_The_Statue_Of_Three_Lies\" >6. Is It The John Harvard Statue Or The Statue Of Three Lies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#7_An_Empire_Not_A_University\" >7. An Empire, Not A University<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#8_2023_was_the_year_with_the_lowest_acceptance_rate_since_the_inception\" >8. 2023 was the year with the lowest acceptance rate since the inception<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#9_Harvard_University_is_totally_cool_with_hosting_weddings\" >9. Harvard University is totally cool with hosting weddings!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#10_Harvard_Admitted_Its_First_Female_Students_in_1920\" >10. Harvard Admitted Its First Female Students in 1920<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/most-interesting-facts-about-harvard-university\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I think of the best study-abroad universities, Harvard university somehow always tops my list. While it\u2019s true that the university is known for its top-notch education and its worldwide reputation, I think this university has an added charm to it that carves a place in your heart as you learn more about it. There\u2019s so much more to it than what you hear and while you may probably need a book full of facts and information to cover its glory, I will share some of the most interesting facts about Harvard university in my opinion. You can then resonate with my thoughts and understand how this university somehow always falls into the limelight and actually steals the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_Facts_About_Harvard_University_you_may_not_know_about\"><\/span>Interesting Facts About Harvard University you may not know about<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Null\" class=\"wp-image-11488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/24132459\/Facts-copy-Copy-1-1024x576.jpg\",\"description\":\"7 Most Interesting Facts About Harvard University\",\"name\":\" About Harvard University\"}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Story_Behind_The_Widener_Library\"><\/span><strong>1. The Story Behind The Widener Library<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have read some fun facts about <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/universities\/usa\/harvard-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard University<\/a> regarding the library collection at Harvard is the oldest in the country. There are over 3.5 million books so much so that there are four floors underground due to the need for expansion. Why do I consider this to be one of the most interesting facts about Harvard University? The library collection in Harvard belonged to a gentleman &#8211; Harry Widener who perished due to the Titanic boat sinking incident. He was a Harvard graduate who went on to become a businessman and a book collector. He decided to leave his collection with the University.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/1KA5U3z8U8PCgDaBJMkBAp0dAjqlVUNmPh3KSvTaD93zsTP05o87fPa5H06uJV_s821UyMlIMM-zVV2MInPQKbSm1qJGLDNhTRPDg-lMinA-o5HIQU44mAPO_Xl2OQxw5RaveN9R\" alt=\"most interesting facts about Harvard university\" style=\"width:541px;height:380px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Source: Harvard Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Harvard_University_Produces_Future_Presidents\"><\/span><strong>2.  Harvard University Produces Future Presidents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we recognize George Bush and John F Kennedy as famous US presidents whom we learned about in our history classes, Harvard University recognizes them as their once-upon-a-time students. The list of Presidents doesn\u2019t just stop at them. Once you read the list of the alumni turned presidents below, many of whom won fully funded <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/harvard-university-scholarships-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard University Scholarships<\/a>, you will see why we have included this among our most interesting facts about Harvard University:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barack Obama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rutherford Hayes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George W. Bush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John F. Kennedy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Franklin Roosevelt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theodore Roosevelt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Quincy Adams, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Adams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/7IdSeili5WndaF4G9TErnrFf1DNTLxLPUS25wJqJOGmCZslCci9SNzYOQmBbeI_w53cteYIj7dsyFMWf-Hc34bMzzFSFdIdlTb59j9R4zG0sqdARdWzKQfQV8zNf-GacMHm8HowZ\" alt=\"most interesting facts about Harvard university\" style=\"width:739px;height:369px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you see why I mentioned earlier that Harvard University produces future presidents?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dents_On_The_Campus_Sidewalks\"><\/span><strong>3. Dents On The Campus Sidewalks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was my reaction too when I first read about it. What makes these dents a part of our most interesting facts about Harvard University is due the history behind how they were caused. Back then, when the big US revolution was happening, cannonballs were a popular destructive tool. So these dents on the campus sidewalks are believed to be created as a result of throwing cannonballs from the windows of the dorm rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Johnson_Gate_Superstition\"><\/span><strong>4. The Johnson Gate Superstition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will rarely find the Johnson Gate on the campus open. Many believe this as a hardcore Harvard superstition that the only times you pass through the Johnson Gate is when you\u2019re getting into the university, and then again when you\u2019re graduating. Any in-betweens are considered huge bad luck especially when you\u2019re breaking such a long-lived tradition. When you go to Harvard University, make sure you find out the story behind this and add on to our most interesting facts about Harvard University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an international student, after you\u2019ve filled and submitted your application,&nbsp; I recommend you read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/wes-ep-evaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WES\/EP evaluation<\/a> for a better understanding of how your grades will be compared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Commercial_Filming_Is_A_Big_No-No\"><\/span><strong>5. Commercial Filming Is A Big No-No<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110605\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20542\" style=\"width:445px;height:445px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110605\/image.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110605\/image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110605\/image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110605\/image-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember watching \u2018The Social Network\u2019 the other day? No, that movie was not filmed at Harvard university even though the movie sets showed differently. Harvard University has banned commercial filming on its premises seeing it as a major distraction to its students. This no-filming rule started in 1970 and holds good even today keeping the student&#8217;s best interests in mind.<br>Planning to study in the US? You must check out the scholarships to study in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_It_The_John_Harvard_Statue_Or_The_Statue_Of_Three_Lies\"><\/span><strong>6. Is It The John Harvard Statue Or The Statue Of Three Lies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvard University\u2019s most prominent feature is the tall standing John Harvard statue. But did you know that it is also known as the statue of three lies? Many students who go to the university and see the statue have seen it and validated it to be among the most interesting facts about Harvard University. What does the statue state?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"most interesting facts about Harvard university\" class=\"wp-image-2040\" style=\"width:584px;height:451px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-2048x1581.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-1080x834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-1280x988.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-980x757.jpg 980w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/29151309\/John_Harvard_statue_at_Harvard_University-min-480x371.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It states that John Harvard was the founder but he was the first benefactor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;It states that it was founded in 1638 but it was founded in 1636<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The statue is not of John Harvard but a random student model used by the sculptor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_An_Empire_Not_A_University\"><\/span><strong>7. An Empire, Not A University<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes at Harvard first began in a single-frame house and a college yard. Harvard University has come a long way since then. It now holds real estate totalling 5,457 acres of land, the size of over 4000 football fields!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_2023_was_the_year_with_the_lowest_acceptance_rate_since_the_inception\"><\/span><strong>8. 2023 was the year with the lowest acceptance rate since the inception<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unischolars.com\/blog\/harvard-university-acceptance-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard University acceptance rate<\/a> was 3.19%, its record low in two centuries. Over the years, a low trend has been observed as the number of applications by thousands of students increases each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Harvard_University_is_totally_cool_with_hosting_weddings\"><\/span><strong>9. Harvard University is totally cool with hosting weddings!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110437\/wedding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20541\" style=\"width:583px;height:389px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110437\/wedding.jpg 826w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110437\/wedding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110437\/wedding-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110437\/wedding-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvard students have the unique privilege of tying the knot in the Memorial Cathedral, as long as they secure their wedding date prior to their graduation. This remarkable opportunity adds an extra touch of magic to their academic journey and creates unforgettable memories in the heart of the university&#8217;s historic campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Harvard_Admitted_Its_First_Female_Students_in_1920\"><\/span><strong>10. Harvard Admitted Its First Female Students in 1920<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110134\/Screenshot-2023-09-21-163111.png\" alt=\"The first 12 female students of Harvard University in 1920\" class=\"wp-image-20539\" style=\"width:496px;height:339px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110134\/Screenshot-2023-09-21-163111.png 633w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110134\/Screenshot-2023-09-21-163111-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.unischolarz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21110134\/Screenshot-2023-09-21-163111-150x103.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1920, a historic milestone was achieved as the Harvard Graduate School of Education welcomed its first class of female students, marking a transformative moment in the university&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. What are some mind-blowing facts about Harvard?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are three of Harvard University&#8217;s most well-known and distinctive facts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Harvard University was once known as &#8220;the college at New Towne&#8221; or &#8220;New College.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first printing press in British North America was inaugurated in 1638 at the institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The third-most well-known and photographed statue in the country is the Statue of Three Lies, which is situated in Harvard Yard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. What is so special about Harvard?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many aspects that make the university special. Harvard students have access to all of the university&#8217;s academic programmes, research centres, and faculty mentors. 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