Defending NCAA Women's Foil National Champion Jessica Zi Jia Guo represented the Crimson in both the team and individual tournaments at the Women's Foil World Cup, finishing in 10th place in the individual event. Guo also led the Canadians to a fourth-place finish in the team event.
The Men's Foil World Cup in Paris, France saw two Crimson take part in the individual competition. First-Year Andrew Chen finished in 93rd place, while 2024 USFCA All-America First Team honoree and sophomore Daniel Zhang took 162nd.
Researchers led by Sandro Santagata at HMS and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Ronny Drapkin at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine combined powerful tissue-profiling technologies to track changes in protein levels (using cyclic immunofluorescence, or CyCIF) and spatial transcriptomics (using GeoMx) in human tissue samples at various stages of cancer development. They have made the data, reported in Cancer Discovery, explorable by other scientists.
The team identified changes that occur during early development of the most common form of ovarian cancer, high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, or HGSOC. More than 200,000 people worldwide die of HGSOC each year, in part because symptoms don’t appear — and thus the disease isn’t diagnosed — until the cancer has advanced.
The team studied samples from fallopian tubes, where ovarian cancer begins. Some of the samples were p53-positive, which are still considered benign; others contained more advanced precancerous lesions, known as serous tubal intraepithelial carcinomas (STIC); and others constituted invasive ovarian cancer.
The researchers identified specific molecular changes as cells became early STICs, advanced STICs, and cancer. They also observed that immune signaling in the tumor microenvironment shifted so the immune system was less capable of intervening as the cancerous process progressed. This decline in anti-tumor immune activity likewise began at the early STIC stage.
“We hope that the changes we and others are now able to identify thanks to this unprecedented view of ovarian cancer development will lead to much-needed biomarkers for early detection of ovarian cancer and a window of opportunity to treat the disease before symptoms appear,” said co-first author Tanjina Kader of the HMS Laboratory of Systems Pharmacology.
How do you turn early talent into future leaders?
Harvard career advisor and WSJ best-selling author Gorick Ng shares the “unspoken rules” of professional growth and talent development. From career navigation to building a diverse leadership pipeline, he shares real-world insights garnered from thousands of interviews with professionals and his advisory work with Fortune500 companies.
Whether you’re working with early, mid-level or senior employees, Gorick offers actionable strategies to level the playing field and maximize potential in your workforce.
You’ll learn:
The “three Cs” framework for career success
How to align onboarding with retention and engagement goals
Practical steps to diversify your leadership pipeline
The five traits of successful leaders
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Harvard Undergraduate Bhangra is Harvard University’s premier competitive South Asian dance team. Bhangra is an energetic style of dance, music, and art that originates from the agrarian practices of the
Punjab region but is now performed on a global scale. Although Bhangra was traditionally performed to
celebrate Vaisakhi, or the Spring Harvest, today, we celebrate Bhangra in fusion with Punjabi folk, hip-hop, rap, and other forms of South Asian music.
Embark on a journey through time periods, cultures, and dance styles! Start by falling in “One Love” in
the modern fields of Punjab before journeying south to Tamil Nadu to dance like clockwork to “Aasa
Kooda” in classical Bharatanatyam style. Then, travel through time to revisit history’s “Greatest Works
of Art” with Jay Chou. But a journey through time isn’t complete without some nostalgia! So rewind
the clock and return to “Rice Fields” and childhood friendships. Finally, experience the clock-like beats
of “Dance Ka Bhoot,” a Bollywood dance that will leave you grooving one last time :)
Members of the Harvard Philippine Forum will showcase traditional and modern versions of tinikling, a
Filipino barrio-style dance in which two dancers deploy strategic footwork between clapping bamboo
poles. Inspired by the grace of the hopping tikling bird and by the defiance exhibited by Filipino field
workers who dodged bamboo-stick strikes to their ankles during the time of Spanish colonization, the
dancers will use rhythm and choreography to tell a story of love, community, and resistance across borders and generations. HPF has also prepared a modern version of tinkling, combining common tinikling steps with open-style movements.
Just quit now, pack it up. Do you go hard? Then back it up.
hustle is about the grind and constant chaos of life. It's easy to be hard on ourselves - when we're not
living up to our expectations, it feels like there's no other option but to PACKITUP and go home. Other
times, the only way we escape the constant cycle of work, eating, and sleep is by hiding in a
DAYDREAM. This open-style dance with elements of house footwork and 90s hip-hop grooves
encourages viewers to BUCK the oppressive responsibilities that society puts on them, even if they
burn out trying. We hope you enjoy!
Music: PACKITUP! (prod. BMTJ) by pH-1, Daydream by j-hope, BUCK by WOODZ
Performed by Abby Lin, Alan Huang, Amav Khambete, Andrew Chen, Angelina Wong, Anthony
Shen, Chanden Climaco, Christina Wong, Evelyn Ma, Harry Shen, Jacob Gokongwei, Jenny Lu,
Jina Choe, Jodie Kuo, Joey Liu, Karena Yan, Karina Chung, Kevin McLeod, Kodi Kim, Kyu Han, Lucy
Vuong, Luna Yin, Marianne Wang, Matt Revilla, Matthew Vu, Michael Xiang, Nadine Han, Rachel
Ok, Raymond Wu, Revin Jun, Sophie Magaro, Stella Li, Tiffany Wang, Tianyang Jiang
Reaching for a HEYDAY just out of reach, we make TROUBLE and bring the HEAT BACK with power,
energy, and chemistry!
HEAT is original and adapted open-style choreography that showcases the inner confidence that just
needs a little nudge to catch afire and become a fierce, roaring flame. By serving up a series of steaming
hot and intense moves, drawing on hip-hop, waacking, and other open-styles of dance, we hope to
encourage everyone to find this inner flame to slayfully heat up the world around us - mischievously
with no apologies, fearlessly powering through difficulties to take the victories.
Music: HEYDAY (Prod. Czaer) by Stray Kids, TROUBLE by EVNNE, Brought The Heat Back by ENHYPEN
Performed by Alex Yin, Alexander Yifan Tong, Andrew Jing, Anna Umeda, Anh Nguyen, Aryenne
Ysabelle Rodrigo, Caris Eaton, Carolyn Yujie Hao, Daniel Jinxi Lian, Dan Nguyen, Delaney Ignace,
Emma Chan, Ethan Lee, Gardenia Liu, Hana Boulware, Heather Park, Jack Fan, Jayanti Leslie-Iyer,
Jordan Chan, Lucy Vuong, Mariela Rodriguez Aguilar, Maxwell Zen, Michael Wang, Olivia Pan,
Rachelle Estinvil, Sean Kim, Seiji Aoki, Sophie Magaro, Stella Wong, Vicki Lin, Zhixiao Yip
splish splash!
This traditional Chinese dance is inspired by two Dai dances,《喜水》and《水的女儿》.
Dai is an
ethnic minority primarily found in the Yunnan province. They exhibit a rich culture and history, and
even have their own language and calendar. The Dai people often showcase dances at festive
celebrations, including the annual Water Splashing Festival and Buddhist rituals. We intend to
appreciate and celebrate this culture with our audiences, while acknowledging there is much more
complexity and nuance to the Dai people than this three minute dance can capture.
This dance in particular explores joy and friendship. It emanates a scene where friends play with water
and spontaneously splash each other, erupting in light-hearted laughter. We hope to bring some
smiles and lightness to your day through this dance!
Music: 喜水 by 王开煜(王将左隆)
Performed by Adela Ye, Aileen Luo, Amy Zhou, Aryenne Ysabelle Rodrigo, Daniel Pham, Hana
Boulware, Helen He, Karena Yan, Linda Liu, Loretta Eng, Mikayla Lin, Rebecca Zhang, Sebastian
Song, Sydny Lum
Adapted Choreography by Christina Wong ‘27 and Amanda Ip ‘27 | Adapted from
LISA, ALien, Wonder Girls, ITZY
Get ready to rewind back in time with us to the 2000s! Our set will take you through different eras of
KPOP starting off with a modern style with Get-Up by New Jeans, then we move to the classic
throwbacks Rewind by Wonder Girls and 10 Minute by Lee Hyori, and we finally end with Rockstar by
LISA. Our choreography is an open-style dance with a mixture of hip-hop, femme, and lots of sass so
we hope you enjoy it! Now get hyped as our dancers rock the stage and make you want to GET UP and
dance with us!
Music: Get-Up by New Jeans, Rewind by Wonder Girls, 10 Minute by Lee Hyori, Rockstar by LISA
Performed by Amanda Campos, Amanda Ip, Andy Ly, Anisha Kolambe, Annie Chen, Beining Wu,
Binh Vu, Brianna Chan, Cecilia Nguyen, Christina Wong, Claire Liu, Daniel Pham, Emily Lin,
Evelyn Kim, Hanah Kim, Lindsey Jiang, Lucy Vuong, Margaret Woo, McKayla Ro, Michelle Weon,
Nicky Liu, Raymond Wu, Sharon Cheng, Shyun Moon, Sophie Chen, Stephanie Nguyen, Thu Le,
Timothy Guan, Tony Tao-Guerrero, Vivian Zhu, Yaying Liang Li, Ziqi Zheng
Original and Adapted Choreography by Yanyan Zeng '25 | Adapted from Denise Julia,
Dom Guyot, Macky Quiobe
This dance, as the title suggests, is about having fun and feeling hot. "wow, that's hot" combines jazz,
open-style, and heels choreography to create a three-part piece, featuring 360 by Charli XCX, B.A.D. by
Denise Julia, and This Hell by Rina Sawayama. We open the dance with 360, where dancers will be
SERVING LOOKS and channeling their inner pop icons. The tight and precise movements in this
section mirror the constant and nearly robotic rhythm of the music. Next, we move to B.A.D., a piece
that lets dancers explore their sensual side and uses some heels-inspired choreography. In this more
subtle interlude, we embrace femininity and sexuality with floor work and dynamic movements.
Finally, the piece ends with This Hell, a confident "girlboss" anthem about embracing one's identity
and finding a shared community in uniqueness. With more theatrical and hard-hitting choreography,
this section expresses the joy of rebellion and unabashedly being yourself.
Throughout the semester, dancers have worked extremely hard to perfect their musicality, textures,
and stage presence. Please enjoy and give them a huge round of applause!
Music: 360 by Charli XCX, B.A.D. by Denise Julia, This Hell by Rina Sawayama
Performed by Abby Lin, Aileen Luo, Alicia Shao, Caris Eaton, Christy Zheng, Daniel Pham, Emily
Chen, Emily Xing, Gracelynne Hao, Ivy Liang, Jacqueline Liu, Jade Webb, Lang Le, Molly Zhang,
Pascale Fung, Sangyu Xi, Vicki Zou, Yanyan Zeng
Adapted Choreography by Jodie Kuo '26 and Karena Yan SEAS '24.5 | Adapted from
吴欢 (Wu Huan) | Original Performance by 上海歌舞团 (Shanghai Song and Dance
Troupe)
Flagship is AADT’s oldest lasting traditional heritage performance with a greater focus on advanced
techniques representative of Asian classical, ethnic, and folk dance styles.
This semester, Flagship presents a Chinese traditional dance fusing contemporary and folk elements.
秋日, or Autumn Days, depicts scenes from a fall harvest. This dance uses a liangmao (涼帽) as a prop,
which is a traditional hat worn when performing outdoor work such as farming or fishing. The
liangmao has most commonly been made and worn by the Hakka people, a Han Chinese subgroup
presently concentrated in the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of southern China. In this dance, we
acknowledge the liangmao as a symbol of Hakkan culture and celebrate moments of tranquility, joy,
and camaraderie through harvest.
Music: Adaptation of 望春風 by 鄧雨賢
Performed by Alicia Chu, Allison Wu, Anna Feng, Cassidy Cheng, Clara Chen, Daniel Pham,
Daniel Jinxi Lian, Eli Su, Grace Qiao, Hanna Carney, Isabel Xue, Jennifer Xiong, Jessie Ma, Jina
Choe, Jodie Kuo, Karena Yan, Kyle Neeley, Layla Lee Hijjawi, Liam Li, Maggie Peng, Melissa Wu,
Rebecca Xue, Rebecca Zhang, Yafan Wang, Zhixiao Yip
Original Choreography by Daniel Pham ‘26 and Sho Sho Leigha Ho ‘24.5
noun 1. a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
verb 2. the transporting of aadt dancers to some euphoric utopia.
We all have things we desire, institutions (including this one!) that we form our identities around. In
this dance, we will explore what worship can look like in large groups. When we exist within a crowd,
do we do so to make an idea visible to others, or are we making a certain feeling available in ourselves?
Pressing against the sweaty, undulating bodies of strangers, it can feel as though one’s will is just one
strand of a collective rope pulling one forward--pulling all of us forward together. What would it mean
to exist within a crowd responsibly, rather than blindly reveling in a temporary swell of purpose and
emotion?
Perhaps we have all been drawn to that aspiration at some point or another, drunk on the possibility of
our own power within a crowd. Groups of people convocating toward the same goal instills in each
individual more influence and drive than they can muster alone.
Music: Jai Ho! by A. R. Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls, Act Up by EARTHGANG and Rich Brian, GODS by
League of Legends and NewJeans
Performed by Aileen Luo, Amanda Ip, Anh-Thu Le, Benjamin Fortuin, Cecilia Nguyen, Daniel
Pham, Elaine Lin, Jade Webb, Jenna Hong, Lily Liu, Madeline Phuong, Mariela Rodriguez Aguilar,
Matt Revilla, Owen Jin, Sally Ann Williams, Sho Sho Leigha Ho, Shyun Moon, Sophie Magaro,
Summer Sun, Timothy Guan, Yichen Li, Delaney Ignace, Zhaoxin Sun
Are you an entrepreneur grappling with confidence challenges? This candid conversation with Deirdre Thsien, CEO and co-founder of Capsho, offers a refreshing perspective on overcoming self-doubt and embracing authentic leadership.
With a background spanning multinational corporations and startups, Deirdre shares her transformative journey from a driven, perfectionist mindset to a more balanced approach to work and life.
Here are 5 key takeaways you'll gain from this inspiring episode:
➡️ Understand the power of cultivating gravitas as a measure of leadership effectiveness and personal growth.
➡️ Discover strategies for balancing your inner game (personal development) with your outer game (professional skills).
➡️ Learn how to leverage childhood experiences and challenges to develop resilience and adaptability in leadership.
➡️ Explore the importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in building strong, global teams.
➡️ Gain insights into integrating spirituality and mindfulness practices for sustainable leadership success.
Rajal's transformative journey from overcoming childhood adversity to becoming a Forbes Council member and Harvard Business Review advisor is both inspiring and actionable. If you're ready to enhance your leadership presence, foster deeper connections, and create a lasting impact, this conversation is essential viewing.
Anthony Saich, Daewoo professor of international affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the potential impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's trade policy on China's economy.
An 80 year old study from Harvard Study of Adult Development went so far as to say: "The level of satisfaction with relationships at age 50 was a better predictor of physical health than their cholesterol levels."
The secret to a longer, happier life isn’t just diet or exercise—it’s connection.
Engineering the wall of sound - Students put their instruments on display at GenEd1080 Festival
Harvard's GenEd1080 Festival showcased students' inventive musical instruments and sound projects, blending engineering, physics, and creativity. Projects included the "skeleton guitar," a compact electric guitar by Bradley Shearer and Kainoa Paul, and the "trombolong," a 10-foot copper trombone by Bimba Carpenter and Ricardo Fernandes Garcia, which won "Loudest Acoustic Instrument." A team created "Musical Whack-a-Mole," an interactive percussion game, while Siyuan Zhou’s "Polaroid Displayer Piano" combined music and visual memories. The event highlighted hands-on learning and the joy of blending music with engineering principles.
The HLS Student Gov. Wants a Referendum Against Library Bans. One by One, Planned Votes Have Fallen Through.
The Harvard Law School Student Government’s referendum opposing disciplinary penalties for pro-Palestine protest participants has faced multiple delays, with three planned voting dates falling through amid disputes with Dean of Students Stephen L. Ball. Originally proposed in November, the referendum calls for lifting library bans, expunging disciplinary records, and ending alleged intimidation tactics by the administration. Delays stem from administrative disagreements over the voting process, sparking accusations of repression from student leaders and organizers, who claim the administration fears the referendum’s potential to reveal widespread student discontent.
Harvard Hires MAGA-Linked Lobbying Firm Amid Congressional Probes, Threats To Tax Its $53 Billion Endowment
Harvard University has hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with Trump ties, to address threats to its $53 billion endowment and ongoing probes into campus anti-Semitism. Harvard President Alan Garber aims to adopt a more diplomatic approach during Trump’s second term, contrasting with past opposition to Trump-era policies. Key concerns include potential increases in endowment taxes, with proposals reaching 35%, and reduced federal funding. The hiring follows heightened scrutiny over anti-Semitic incidents and controversial testimony by former President Claudine Gay, marking a strategic shift in Harvard’s political engagement.
Pete Hegseth’s Education: Does He Have a Harvard Degree?
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News co-host and vocal conservative, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Princeton University and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, earned in 2013. He served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2014 and again from 2019 to 2021. Married to Jennifer Rauchet since 2019, Hegseth has four biological children and three stepchildren. Previously, he was married to Samantha Deering and Meredith Schwarz, with his personal life drawing media attention over controversies.
Brain health rests on heart health: Guidelines for lifestyle changes
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, is closely linked to heart health, with lifestyle changes significantly reducing risk. Regular exercise (150+ minutes weekly), a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, and avoiding processed foods, smoking, and excessive alcohol are key preventive measures recommended by WHO. These habits improve arterial health, which is crucial for brain blood flow and clearing harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer’s. Even those with a family history or mild cognitive impairment can benefit from heart-healthy choices, aligning brain health with cardiovascular wellness.
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