HQ Function

Serves as the primary center for university administration, undergraduate education (Harvard College), graduate studies in arts and sciences, and houses many of its iconic libraries and museums.

Notable Features:

Harvard Yard (National Historic Landmark), Widener Library (flagship library), Memorial Church, Sanders Theatre, various world-class museums (e.g., Harvard Art Museums, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology). Diverse architectural styles from Colonial to modern.

Work Culture:

Intellectually rigorous and dynamic, fostering critical thinking, research innovation, and spirited debate. Emphasis on collaboration within departments and interdisciplinary initiatives. Strong sense of community, academic freedom, and tradition, alongside a drive for contemporary relevance.

HQ Significance:

As the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, Harvard's Cambridge campus is a globally recognized symbol of academic excellence and a significant historical landmark, having educated numerous world leaders, Nobel laureates, and influential thinkers for centuries.

Values Reflected in HQ: The pursuit of 'Veritas' (Truth), excellence in education, research, and scholarship, fostering intellectual inquiry and critical thinking, a commitment to service to society, and striving to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community.

Location:

Harvard University maintains a significant global presence through extensive international research collaborations, numerous study abroad and exchange programs, and robust online learning platforms like HarvardX (part of edX). The University operates several regional offices and research centers worldwide, such as the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (with offices in Brazil, Chile, Mexico), The Harvard Center Shanghai, and the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute. A vast and active global alumni network further extends its reach and influence, supporting a worldwide community of scholars, leaders, and professionals engaged in diverse fields.

Street Address:

Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138

City:

Cambridge

State/Province:

Massachusetts

Country:

USA