Harvard University adopted an official seal soon after it was founded in 1636 and named "Harvard College" in 1638; a variant is still used.

Harvard’s motto, Veritas, has a long — and for two centuries, invisible — history. The Veritas shield is a central element of Harvard University’s graphic identity dating back to 1643.

The arms (called the "ragged cross") appear as they were originally rendered by designer Pierre de Chaignon la Rose in the seal for the Harvard Engineering School created in 1936. (The …

May 28, 2015 · The word briefly lived on in the Harvard seal from 1843 to 1847, when it was booted off in favor of Christo et Ecclesiae, or “For Christ in the Church.” A veritas shield is …

In 1843, Harvard officially adopted the seal, which has stayed the same since then. The shield and phrase appear across the campus—whether it’s embedded in royal statues, carved in the …

2 days ago · Harvard’s emblem reads, “The University defends the truth.” The emblem shows respect for science, using only proven facts within the university’s walls, and a willingness to …

Dec 1, 2020 · The Harvard seal was first established in the 17th century as a legal symbol of authentication to validate official documents created by the University's governing bodies. …

May 14, 2015 · The Harvard “arms” — a shield, three books, and the word Veritas — are the decorative version of the University seal, which remains a legal device for authenticating …

The Harvard University Police Department flag can be seen online in a few photographs, including one at (static.hwpi.harvard.edu/...563524.jpg). The flag features the Department's shoulder …

Harvard University adopted an official seal soon after it was founded in 1636 and named "Harvard College" in 1638; a variant is still used.