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.

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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.

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Return of ROTC

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

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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."