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Harvard's First Aboriginal PhD Graduate Dies at 85
Community Heroes4d ago

Harvard's First Aboriginal PhD Graduate Dies at 85

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.

ABC Australia3 min read
Arkansas Teens Win Harvard Debate Championship Undefeated
SportsFeb 24

Arkansas Teens Win Harvard Debate Championship Undefeated

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.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Harvard Scientists Find Hidden Vessels Inside Human Brain
Health & WellnessFeb 13

Harvard Scientists Find Hidden Vessels Inside Human Brain

Researchers accidentally discovered a network of tiny vessels deep inside the brain that may help clear out waste and toxic proteins. The finding could revolutionize how we treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other brain diseases.

New Scientist3 min read
Harvard Scientist Michael McElroy Dies at 86
Community HeroesFeb 11

Harvard Scientist Michael McElroy Dies at 86

Michael McElroy, a pioneering atmospheric scientist who helped explain the ozone hole and predicted climate change in the 1970s, died last month at 86. His curiosity about Earth's atmosphere shaped decades of environmental research and inspired generations of scientists.

Inside Climate News2 min read
New Book Reveals How Friction Powers Our Daily Lives
InnovationJan 29

New Book Reveals How Friction Powers Our Daily Lives

A Harvard University Press book explores how friction shapes everything from Olympic swimming to everyday life. The 2008 Beijing Olympics swimsuit scandal shows how understanding this invisible force can change the world.

New Scientist2 min read
Harvard Scientists Grow Brain Cells That Could Treat ALS
InnovationJan 28

Harvard Scientists Grow Brain Cells That Could Treat ALS

Researchers have successfully grown specialized brain cells that die in ALS and get damaged in spinal injuries, opening new doors for treatment. For the first time, scientists can reliably create these rare corticospinal neurons in the lab.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Indian Chief Minister Joins Harvard Leadership Program
SolutionsJan 18

Indian Chief Minister Joins Harvard Leadership Program

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy just became the first Indian state leader to enroll in Harvard's prestigious leadership course. He'll spend a week tackling global challenges alongside students from 20 countries.

The Hindu2 min read