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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.
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.
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.
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.
Harvard's women's rugby team dominated their home tournament with a perfect record, capturing their second straight Ivy League 7s championship. The Crimson outscored opponents 121-15 across four matches on their home field.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School created the first complete map of smell receptors in the nose, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for millions who lost their sense of smell to COVID-19 and other conditions.
A Harvard study found AI correctly diagnosed emergency room patients 67% of the time at triage, outperforming two internal medicine doctors who scored 55% and 50%. The breakthrough shows promise for improving early medical assessments when time matters most.
Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sallik, who shattered barriers as the first Aboriginal person to earn a PhD from Harvard University, passed away last Saturday leaving behind a legacy of educational transformation. Her life's work opened doors for thousands of Indigenous students across Australia.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School built an AI system that could finally make lab-grown cell therapies predictable enough for widespread use. The breakthrough tackles the biggest obstacle keeping regenerative medicine from reaching patients who need it.
John Winston Gobin walked across Harvard Law School's stage wrapped in Guyana's Golden Arrowhead flag, honoring the country his parents left behind. His grandmother Lynette, who attended his classes with him, watched from the audience as he completed a journey she helped make possible.
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