Universities in Boston
Harvard University is the oldest academic institution in the United States, as well as the first and oldest corporation. With over 2000 professors and 20,000 students, Harvard is a mid-level school, by population. Many world-renowned notables have been educated at Harvard, including eight American presidents. Popular sight-seeing attractions at Harvard include the John Harvard statue, Harvard Square, and the Widener library. Harvard Yard, one of Harvard’s most famous destinations, is home to Harvard’s undergraduate dormitories and is a beautiful place to take a stroll on a summer day.