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The only person to become a Navy SEAL, Harvard-trained doctor, and NASA astronaut will inspire alumni at Harvard's celebration next month. Jonny Kim just returned from eight months on the International Space Station.
Harvard senior Ava Ference just helped Team Canada win the 2026 FISU World Championship Rugby Sevens in South Africa, defeating France 20-0 in the final. The British Columbia native balanced international glory with college athletics, heading straight back to help Harvard win their season opener.
After rejecting a job-share proposal, Harvard lost six talented psychologists who couldn't sustain crushing workloads with young families. The institution finally changed its policies, but only after the damage was done.
157 Harvard Medical School students discovered where they'll continue their medical training in an emotional ceremony that had future doctors jumping for joy. Nearly half will stay at Harvard-affiliated hospitals while others head to top institutions across America.
When Paul Devlin got rejected from Harvard in 1981, he didn't sulk. He wrote back rejecting their rejection letter and became a legend.
A year after losing their championship to a paperwork error, Harvard's club squash team bounced back to claim their first national title in school history. Down two players from injuries and missed flights, the scrappy squad proved determination beats setbacks.
Harvard's women's water polo team just pulled off their third consecutive overtime playoff victory, defeating Brown 11-8 to reach the championship game. The thrilling double-overtime win sets up a title defense showdown on Sunday.
Scientists at Harvard built a tiny chip that can control the "handedness" of light on demand, opening doors to smarter sensors and faster communications. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we detect molecules and transmit data.
Harvard's lightweight rowing team just made history with their third consecutive national championship, capping off a second undefeated season. The program's winning culture has created a generation of rowers who've never lost while wearing Crimson.
Scientists at Harvard are uncovering real ways to help people stay healthier as they age, from intermittent fasting to social connection. The research could transform how we experience our later years.
Scientists at Harvard have developed a breakthrough way to 3D print artificial muscles that twist, bend, and grip objects just like human muscles do. The innovation could transform everything from robotic surgery to adaptive devices that respond to their environment.
Scientists at Harvard have kept miniature lab-grown brains alive for over five years, watching them mature like real human brains. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we study brain development and neurological diseases.
Scientists at Harvard just solved a major quantum computing roadblock using microscopic sound waves to protect fragile quantum information three times longer than before. This breakthrough could help build tiny, powerful quantum networks right on computer chips.
Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute are using artificial intelligence to fast-track breakthrough treatments by combining computer predictions with real lab experiments. Their approach has already launched six companies developing new therapies for rare diseases and gene therapy.
Harvard undergraduates are combining classroom learning with real-world service by conducting research and writing for asylum applicants through a unique partnership. The Immigrant Justice Lab course connects students with nonprofit attorneys providing free legal representation to people seeking refuge.
Harvard's women's water polo team captured their second consecutive CWPA Championship in a thrilling marathon match that went to sudden death. Captain Ella Schneider scored the winning goal in an 8-7 victory over Princeton after four quarters, two overtimes, and four sudden-death periods.
Thailand just became the first Southeast Asian country to host Harvard's global health innovation competition, where young innovators are using AI to strengthen healthcare systems. Suntory is backing the groundbreaking event connecting Thai talent to world-class experts and venture capital opportunities. ##
Harvard researchers discovered that 80% of first impressions come down to just two qualities you can easily control. The secret? It's all about the order in which you show them.
Two juniors from Little Rock Central High School just made history by becoming the first Arkansas team ever to win the Harvard University National Speech and Debate Tournament. Jack Liu and Shangyu Wu didn't just win—they went undefeated through every preliminary round.
An 85-year study from Harvard reveals the surprisingly simple habits that keep people both happy and healthy as they age. The secret isn't complicated, it's about moderation, curiosity, and love.
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