Harvard ROTC Commissions Three Officers

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps commissioned three Harvard College seniors as officers in the U.S. armed forces at a ceremony Wednesday, the first since Harvard officially recognized the program after banning it 40 years ago.

The Evolution of Activism

This generation of Harvard protesters often puts dialogue before destruction, classes before causes, and private conversation before public confrontation.

Before the Military's Estrangement, ROTC Members Do Their Part

A number of students participated in ROTC—which remained a normal part of University life through the escalation in Vietnam.

Tolerance at Harvard: Students Lag Behind Administration

Harvard has recently made strides to better accommodate the needs of its trans population, but activists say that the University still lacks a tolerant environment.

Sex Toys, ROTC, and Conan

The quick and dirty about what's been going on around the Ancient Eight (and other schools too).

Due to Ban, Trans Man at Harvard Law School Cannot Serve in U.S. Military

Jack K. dreams of serving in the military again, but until military policy changes, his dreams of serving are likely to remain deferred.

O'Reilly Factor Questions Cantabs About ROTC

Although Harvard welcomed the Reserve Officers Training Corps back to campus over a month ago, "The O'Reilly Factor" doesn't want to let the issue die.

Harvard Development Office Had Role in ROTC Funding, Alumni Say

The University has had a heavy hand in funding the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at MIT, though Harvard has not officially recognized or funded the program since the early 1990s.

Columbia Senate Supports ROTC

A Columbia University advisory board passed a resolution on Friday advancing the process of welcoming the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps back to Columbia after more than 40 years.

Faculty Recall ROTC History

Harvard’s recognition of the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps last Friday—following a 40-year hiatus of the program on campus—marks a turning point in University relations with the military.

Navy Secretary Ray E. Mabus (seated, left) and Harvard University President Drew G. Faust (seated, right) sign an agreement Friday afternoon to re-establish the Naval ROTC at Harvard after nearly 40 years of absence due to Harvard's non-discrimination policy.

Weekend in Photos: (03/07/2011)

Weekend in Photos: (03/07/2011)

Return of ROTC

University President Drew G. Faust signed an agreement Friday with Navy Secretary Ray E. Mabus formally recognizing the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps on Harvard’s campus.

Protesters were outside Loeb House for the entire signing ceremony, reciting "No ROTC without trans equality!" and other chants.

James Sares '12 (right) and others protest the return of ROTC because the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" still does not allow trans-identified or intersex individuals to serve in the military.

As President Faust spoke before the signing, she said she had "looked forward to this day with anticipation and pride." Nevertheless, she later acknowledged protesters' concerns and admitted the issue is a "work in progress."

Members of the military community were in attendance on Friday when Drew Faust signed an agreement to re-establish the Naval ROTC at Harvard.

Students protest ROTC discrimination.

Students protest outside Loeb House where President Faust signed an agreement to bring ROTC back onto Harvard's campus. Trans students are are still prohibited from participating in ROTC programs.

Harvard to Officially Recognize Naval ROTC

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps will be formally recognized by Harvard tomorrow after a 40-year hiatus from campus.

University President Drew G. Faust will sign an agreement Friday with the Pentagon that will recognize Naval ROTC. The move fulfills a promise she made at a speech (above) with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen in attendance. In her address she said that she would welcome back ROTC to Harvard with the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

ACTA Advocates for ROTC Recognition

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has submitted a letter to the Harvard Corporation urging the University to recognize the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

Frank Criticizes Spending

Barney Frank ’61 shared his opinions on topics ranging from government spending to gay rights in a speech punctuated by light-heartedness last night in the Winthrop Junior Common Room.

ROTC Discussion

The Harvard Political Union discusses the ROTC's role in the Harvard community in Lowell House Junior Common Room Thursday night. Students talk about the implications of DADT's repeal on Harvard's official recognition of ROTC and what role ROTC and military recruitment should play on Harvard's campus.

Jia Hui Lee ’12 discusses the issue of transgender students' involvement with the military at the Harvard College Democrats' meeting last night.

Dems Open to ROTC Return

Though the Dems did not take a formal vote on the matter, those who spoke at the meeting by and large said that ROTC should be welcomed back to Harvard, despite objections over trans exclusion.