History of Harvard Extension School

History of Harvard Extension School

Founded in 1910 by Abbott Lawrence Lowell, Harvard Extension School was designed to serve the interests and needs of the Boston community education, but has spread from its "academic resources to the public, at local, national and international . " Since 1910, approximately 500,000 students have taken courses through the Harvard Extension School, 16,000 (3.2%) have earned degrees and certificates.