Harvard University

@Harvard

Official account for Harvard University. Devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.

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Harvard University@Harvard · Nov 6, 2023

Studies show that people who embrace a Mediterranean lifestyle put themselves at a lower risk of developing cancer hrvd.me/Mediterranean9…

Harvard's tweet card. In a study of adults in the U.K., those who adhered closely to a Mediterranean lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 28% lower risk of cancer mortality.

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David R. Liu@davidrliu · May 24

I discuss the urgent crisis from the loss of federal support of science in the US and recent clinical gene editing breakthroughs with @WalterIsaacson & @amanpour on @AmanpourCoPBS, airing on @PBS tonight at 11 pm ET, and on @cnni earlier today. Pls share! youtube.com/watch?v=8YhJM6…

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Harvard University@Harvard · May 23

Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard. hrvd.me/IntStudents25t

Harvard's tweet card. We have just filed a complaint and a motion for a temporary restraining order will follow. As we pursue legal remedies, we will do everything in our power to support our students and scholars.

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Harvard News@harvardnews · May 6

Harvard will continue to defend against illegal government overreach aimed at stifling research and innovation that make Americans safer and more secure. Read the full statement: hrvd.me/d24cca

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The Wall Street Journal@WSJ · May 2

Harvard President Alan Garber responded to President Trump’s threat to revoke the school’s tax-exempt status, saying doing so would be "highly illegal" and "destructive." 🔗 Read more: on.wsj.com/4jE41XH

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Harvard University@Harvard · Apr 21

"Moments ago, we filed a lawsuit to halt the funding freeze because it is unlawful and beyond the government’s authority." - President Alan Garber hrvd.me/Complain421t

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Harvard University@Harvard · Apr 14

“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” - President Alan Garber hrvd.me/GarberRespond3…

Harvard's tweet card. No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue

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Harvard University@Harvard · Apr 14

The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights. Neither Harvard nor any other private university can allow itself to be taken over by the federal government. hrvd.me/ResearchFundin…

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Harvard News@harvardnews · Mar 17

With this new, expanded financial aid program, Harvard College will be free for students from families with annual incomes of $100,000 or less and tuition-free for students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less. hrvd.me/FinAid25t

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The Science Coalition@scicoalition · Mar 6

Federal-university partnership in fundamental scientific research has led to transformational discoveries, new breakthroughs, and technological advancements. Look no further than the Mark I, one of the first electromechanical computers. It was developed by @Harvard and IBM and…

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Harvard University@Harvard · Oct 7

Congratulations Professor Gary Ruvkun! #NobelPrize

TThe Nobel Prize@NobelPrize · Oct 7

BREAKING NEWS The 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

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Harvard News@harvardnews · Aug 2

Alan Garber, Harvard’s interim president since January, has agreed to serve as president through the 2026-27 academic year. A full-scale search for his successor is expected to begin in the late spring or summer of 2026. hrvd.me/Garber24t

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Harvard Kennedy School@Kennedy_School · Jan 14, 2024

HKS's Robert Livingston and colleagues explore competitive masculinity in organizations and why they're likely linked to undesirable workplace behaviors ken.sc/48pBsrg

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Wyss Institute@wyssinstitute · Jan 17, 2024

Researchers at the Wyss developed a novel passive directional valve technology, which enables the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices capable of handling real-world samples and reagents within multiple applications. #Microfluidics #NewTech wyss.harvard.edu/technology/pas…

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Harvard University@Harvard · Jan 2, 2024

An update on Harvard University leadership. hrvd.me/Annoucement24t

Harvard's tweet card. Provost Alan M. Garber, Harvard’s chief academic officer, will serve as interim president effective immediately.

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Harvard University@Harvard · Dec 12, 2023

"As former Presidents of Harvard University, we offer our strong support for Claudine Gay as she leads Harvard into the future. We look forward to supporting President Gay in whatever ways we can as Harvard faces this challenging moment for higher education and the wider world."…

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Harvard University@Harvard · Dec 12, 2023

The Harvard Corporation: “In this tumultuous and difficult time, we unanimously stand in support of President Gay.” hrvd.me/Corp2023t

Harvard's tweet card. Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally.

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Harvard University@Harvard · Dec 6, 2023

Statement from President Gay: There are some who have confused a right to free expression with the idea that Harvard will condone calls for violence against Jewish students. Let me be clear: Calls for violence or genocide against the Jewish community, or any religious or ethnic…

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Harvard University@Harvard · Oct 31, 2023

Celebrity entrepreneur, investor, and “shark” on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Kevin O’Leary answered questions about entrepreneurship at a recent @HarvardHBS event hrvd.me/KevinOleary187…

Harvard's tweet card. The celebrity entrepreneur explained what it takes for a founder to develop a product or service, raise capital from investors, and grow from a small business into a larger enterprise.

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Harvard University@Harvard · Oct 30, 2023

A Harvard aerospace psychologist and spaceflight biomedical researcher discusses how a person gets ready to travel to space hrvd.me/SpaceTrip3488t

Harvard's tweet card. Astronauts spend years training for missions. How do commercial travelers get ready?

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