Harvard of the South Definition| Urban Word Dictionary

Harvard of the South

refers to Vanderbilt University: a highly prestigious and competitive university located in Nashville, TN.Refers to Vanderbilt University's comparable academic excellence and beautiful campus, noted for its iconic brick and ivy look.

Harvard of the South

by m.a.r.s on Jun 23, 2007 04:50:52

An unexpected combination of hyperbole and oxymoron;

Example:
similar to:
Belle of Afghanistan
Genius of Public School
Angel of Compton

hyperbole: (southern universtiy) is Harvard
oxymoron: higher education in the deep south

add the two: (southern university) is the Harvard of the south

notable exceptions: vandy, duke, emory, rice, tulane, uva, chapel hill, wustl

Harvard of the South

by Han on Dec 10, 2004 07:29:17

University of Mississippi, or Ole Miss. Its even on Tshirts. Under the same umbrella, Harvard is the Ole Miss of the north.

Example:
Welcome to Ole Miss, the Harvard of the South.

Harvard of the South

by woffordterrier on Dec 21, 2010 13:44:46

Wofford College, a literal arts college in South Carolina which is the most prideful and most academically challenging in the state. Usually produces numerous lawyers and doctors.

Example:
He must have gone to the Harvard of the South to be that successful and a southern gentleman. He must be a Wofford boy.

Harvard of the South

by G-Money Pipes on Sep 25, 2007 07:43:50

Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville, Va.

A small, all-male private liberal arts university where the classes are tough and the weekends are off the chain! See Hampden-Sydney College

Example:
Colbert: I went to the Harvard of the South

Harvard of the South

by BigCock101 on Feb 25, 2010 14:35:13

The Harvard of the South is the University of Georgia(UGA).

Some may be able to argue that it's Vanderbilt, but I wouldn't consider that a true southern school, with SEC power football.

I know one thing for sure though, Ole Miss is not the Harvard of the South, anyway with a beating heart can get in their, that post should be deleted.

Example:
yo my nigga dwillie got into Harvard of the South!
Oh fo rizzle that nigga got into UGA, dats pretty sick rad my nigga faggot.

Harvard of the South

by hopeaa on Mar 01, 2015 00:45:40

This is sometimes referencing Furman University. Furman is an extremely rigorous school in Greenville SC. It has a beautiful campus.

Example:
I went to the Harvard of the South, and it was beautiful.

Harvard of the South

by Hazardous on Jan 05, 2004 07:38:19

The fine educational institution that is Homestead Senior High School. Known for its outstanding academia, superb athletics, and vivid dedication of teachers.

Example:
Jake: We be the Harvard of the Souf

Harvard Of The South

by Bowl Cuts Forever on Jul 21, 2008 05:28:27

Vanderbilt University, possibly the greatest place on Earth. Amazingly hot pussy and definatly the place to go if you want to be drunk for four years and still do something with your life after you graduate.

Example:
Vanderbilt is the Harvard Of The South.

harvard of the south

by Spencerjc1 on Mar 18, 2008 10:06:17

Term generally used in reference to either Rice University (located in Houston, TX) or Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)-- both prestigious institutions located in the Southern part of the United States.

Example:
SMU's academics are so incredible, that's why it's called the "Harvard of the South."

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