Rakesh Khurana
Lewis Sharpens Critique of Single-Gender Policy
Former Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis ’68 is becoming increasingly vocal in his opposition to the College’s new policy that will penalize student involvement in single-gender social organizations.
College Launches Sexual Assault Online Training Module
The College is launching its first ever online sexual assault prevention training module, and requiring all undergraduates to complete the program by mid-October.
Owl Club To Host ‘Open Punch’
This semester, the all-male Owl Club will, for the first time in its history, hold a punch process “open to all sophomore males,” and by invitation for junior and senior males, according to Owl undergraduate president Kevin D. Rex ’17.
In the Face of Sanctions, Fly Retains Legal Counsel
The legal team, with Cambridge attorney Harvey A. Silverglate the most prominent among them, has a long history of advising Harvard undergraduates who face disciplinary action from the College.
At Convocation, Faust Cautions Against ‘Vile’ Public Discourse
Prominent Harvard administrators, including University President Drew G. Faust, challenged freshmen to make the most of their nascent college careers and pursue truth in what they called a toxic political culture.
Class of 2020’s Freshman Convocation
Freshmen in Weld cheer at the Freshman Convocation on Tuesday as their dorm was called and officially welcomed to Harvard. This year’s Convocation, a recent tradition that was instituted first for the Class of 2013, featured speakers such as Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana, who encouraged students to be “skeptical idealists rather than cynics” throughout their time at the College.
Some Clubs to Undergo Policy Shifts in the Fall
After a chaotic year capped by a set of controversial sanctions, leadership of Harvard’s unrecognized single-gender social organizations are carefully weighing next steps as they head into the summer.
Former College Dean Criticizes Khurana's Policies
In a private letter from Lewis dated May 11 and obtained by The Crimson, Lewis, a computer science professor, excoriated the new sanctions against single-gender social groups.
Lewis Letter
In a private letter sent by Lewis on Wednesday and obtained by The Crimson, Lewis excoriated new sanctions against final clubs.
Clubs Weigh Potential Legal Action Against Harvard Policy
As the backlash against a new Harvard policy continues, unrecognized single-gender social organizations are weighing their legal options, although experts disagree about the viability of any potential litigation.
Making a Statement
Undergraduate women involved in sororities and female final clubs alike took to Harvard Yard to protest Harvard's sanctions a few days after Faust debuted the policy.
National Greek Organizations Oppose Harvard Sanctions
In a joint statement Monday, officials from a variety of umbrella groups for national Greek organizations criticized a new Harvard policy that, starting with the Class of 2021, will bar members of unrecognized social groups from holding leadership positions in College clubs and disqualify them from Harvard endorsement for prestigious fellowships.
Khurana Appoints Sweeney and Barrett Currier Faculty Deans
Latanya A. Sweeney, a professor of government and technology in residence, and Sylvia I. Barrett, a lawyer, will take over as Currier’s two new Faculty Deans beginning next academic year.
A Recurring Fight
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority member Elly Duker '19 marched with her mother, Julie Starr-Duker '82, at the #HearHerHarvard protest against newly-announced sanctions against unrecognized single-gender social organizations. More than 200 women rallied in front of Massachusetts Hall in response to the policy, which will bar members of such organizations from holding leadership positions in official clubs and receiving top fellowships.
Marks Of Protest
Protesters rally against Harvard's recent decision to sanction unrecognized single-gender organizations with signs Monday afternoon.
Displaying Dissent
Supporters of single-gender organizations hang a Hear Her Harvard sign on Massachusetts Hall.
A Gathering Crowd
Days after the sanctions' debut in 2016, scores of sorority and female final club members protested outside the president's office. Two years and three months later, every one of Harvard's all-female groups has agreed to go co-ed.
Single-Gender Groups Criticize New Harvard Policy
Members of single-gender social organizations largely decried a new policy that will bar their members from holding leadership positions and receiving College endorsement for prestigious fellowships.
Gathering for the Signing
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, Harvard administrators, including Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana, and other members of the Air Force and the Air Force ROTC program gathered in Loeb House on Friday morning for the signing ceremony.
Dean Rakesh Khurana at Air Force ROTC Signing
Dean of the College, Rakesh Khurana, speaks before the signing of an agreement through which Harvard officially recognized the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program.
In Tense Meeting, Khurana Floats Possible Sanction for Final Clubs
In a tense meeting with administrators that lasted almost three hours, undergraduate and graduate leaders of Harvard’s final clubs sought specifics on the College’s plan for the clubs. Although many final club attendees left largely frustrated, administrators outlined at least one uncharacteristically specific option for penalizing involvement in all-male final clubs.
In Confidential Meeting, Khurana Issues Deadline to Final Clubs
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana has issued an April 15 deadline for final clubs to inform administrators whether or not they will go co-ed, according to three club leaders present at a Tuesday meeting with undergraduate leadership of female and male clubs.