Race
Discussions with Rahsaan D. Hall
Rahsaan D. Hall, Director of the Racial Justice Program of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, participated in a conversation on a wide array of topics, including the ongoing case involving Harvard’s affirmative action policies and voter identification laws.
Intramural River Run
Despite clouds and chilly weather, students take off running along the Charles River to represent their Houses at the intramural River Run on Saturday afternoon.
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Honored for Flag Removal
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley received an award of appreciation for her calls to remove the Confederate flag from the South Carolina state capitol.
Student Life Office Names Two Administrators
Loc Truong will serve as the inaugural director of the College's new Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, dedicated to supporting first generation college students, undocumented students, and foster youth.
UC Makes Strides Toward Diversity, but Gender Imbalance Remains
The UC is still predominantly male, with men outnumbering women by a ratio of just under two to one. Thirty-five percent of representatives on the Council this fall, including several members of its leadership, are women.
Law Students ‘Disorient’ to Discuss Social Justice
Harvard Law School students have begun to formally organize to discuss their experiences and what they say are the shortcomings of the curriculum.
College Rolls Out New Bias Reporting System
Harvard College’s Office of Student Life has introduced a revamped system for reporting incidents of bias, which features multiple reporting avenues and the option to submit anonymously.
Law Students Hopeful About New Dean of Students
Students say that Marcia Sells, who will soon take over as Harvard Law School's dean of students, has student administrative and human resources experience.
Faust Pledges 'Vigorous Defense' Against Admissions Lawsuit
At Memorial Church’s morning prayers, University President Drew Faust spoke softly but firmly about Harvard's affirmative action policies.
Facing Admissions Scrutiny, Harvard Has Much at Stake
Harvard faces mounting scrutiny into an aspect of its admission process that administrators have long held is central to fostering campus diversity.
Ahead of Fisher, Harvard Asks To Delay Admissions Lawsuit
The motion filed to delay a lawsuit Harvard currently faces seems to acknowledge that the Supreme Court’s ruling in Fisher could offer a new interpretation of the legality of race-based affirmative action policies.
Education Department Dismisses Admissions Complaint
The Department of Education decided to dismiss the complaint because it is similar to an ongoing and separate federal lawsuit filed against Harvard.
Patrick Urges Graduates to Feel ‘Uneasy’ About Society’s Issues
During Thursday’s Commencement Day Afternoon Exercises, former Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick '78 told graduates that he wanted them to feel “uneasy” about problems facing society, such as income inequality and climate change.
Harvard’s Legal Defenders: Behind OGC
As Harvard faces increased regulatory pressure, the influence of its internal legal apparatus grows.
Protesters 1965
Above, James Bevel (left, in skullcap) and James Forman (center) attempted to calm people sitting in a street in Montgomery, AL. Motorcycle policemen listen in background. At left, sheriff’s possemen use horses to interfere in a picket of the Capitol building.
