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Our three main campuses—in Cambridge, Allston, and Boston, Massachusetts—are a home to students and faculty, a hub of research and innovation, and a destination for visitors from all over the world. At Harvard we are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher e

ducation in the United States and today consists of the undergraduate Harvard College, 12 graduate and professional Schools, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. The University has an enrollment of more than 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and more than 400,000 alumni around the world.

Studies show that yogurt is associated with heart health, but researchers are still working to understand more about the...
09/04/2026

Studies show that yogurt is associated with heart health, but researchers are still working to understand more about the mechanisms by which yogurt is beneficial.

Genghis Khan supposedly fed it to his troops for strength and bravery. He might have been onto something.

At Convocation—the official welcome for first-year students at Harvard—members of the Class of 2030 applauded at every m...
09/02/2026

At Convocation—the official welcome for first-year students at Harvard—members of the Class of 2030 applauded at every mention of their graduation year.

Harvard College leaders spoke about the value of a liberal arts education and offered tips on finding community.

As the fall semester begins, take a look at life at Harvard.
09/01/2026

As the fall semester begins, take a look at life at Harvard.

Talented students and world-class faculty come together at Harvard to collaborate on groundbreaking research, cutting-edge innovations, and transformative scholarly work.

Consumers throw out nearly 1/3 of the food they buy. Standardized food safety labels could help.
08/31/2026

Consumers throw out nearly 1/3 of the food they buy. Standardized food safety labels could help.

Harvard policy expert says new California law highlights need for national standards on safety labels to cut high levels of U.S. food waste

08/28/2026

It's the start of a new chapter, for both students and parents 🥹

Welcome to Harvard Class of 2030! 🎉
08/26/2026

Welcome to Harvard Class of 2030! 🎉

08/25/2026
Organoids are promising models for brain research, but progress has been limited by the difficulty of keeping the cells ...
08/24/2026

Organoids are promising models for brain research, but progress has been limited by the difficulty of keeping the cells alive. Harvard stem cell scientists have now kept lab-grown human brain organoids alive for more than 5 years, about three times longer than the previous record.

In a new milestone for stem cell research, Harvard neuroscientists have set a record for keeping alive lab-grown human brain “organoids” and proven that they mimic key developmental stages seen in living people.

Adding genetic testing to routine newborn screening could identify babies who are at increased risk of developing cancer...
08/19/2026

Adding genetic testing to routine newborn screening could identify babies who are at increased risk of developing cancer, potentially helping 1,000 children a year.

Blood samples routinely collected at birth could be used for genetic testing, potentially helping 1,000 children a year, study suggests

Male veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard had higher rates of ALS, a fatal nervous system disease, comp...
08/18/2026

Male veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard had higher rates of ALS, a fatal nervous system disease, compared to veterans of the Army.

Male veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard had higher rates of ALS, a fatal nervous system disease, compared to veterans of the Army, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

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