Harvard University

This University was founded in 1636, initially called "New College" or "The College at New Towne" . The instituion was renamed Harvard College the 13th March in 1639. It was named after John Harvad , a young English clergyman from London who gave to the institution his library of 400 books and 779 pounds sterling, which was half of his estate. In 1780 the institution was renamed again, the called it Harvard University. Massachusetts Hall and Harvard Hall are the oldest buildings in the campus of Harvard. During 40 years the president of Harvard Charles William Eliot transformed the model who existed in Harvard University turnings it into a center of modern investigation; these reforms included elective courses, small classes, and the entry into force of the examination. In 2010, Harvard has employs about 2,100 faculty to teach, approximately 6,700 undergraduates and 14,500 graduate and professional students. Eight presidents of United States and 75 Nobel Laureates have been graduates here.