Sexual Assault
Schlesinger Hosts Panel about #MeToo Movement
Harvard professors discussed the implications of the #MeToo movement at a panel Monday at the Radcliffe Institute's Schlesinger Library.
Deans’ Council Meets To Discuss #MeToo In Academia
More broadly, Faust said the council will seek to prioritize addressing sexual assault at the University going forward.
Professors, Legal Experts Call for Nuance in #MeToo Debate
Students, professors, and legal experts discussed the direction the nation should take following the national spotlight on the #MeToo movement at a Tuesday evening panel.
OSAPR Restructures Position Amid Understaffing, Continues Search for Director
OSAPR will restructure its staffing in the coming weeks as the office continues to face leadership vacancies nine months after its director left Harvard.
UC to Survey Student Body on Mental Health and Inclusion
The Undergraduate Council will conduct a survey to gather student input on current mental health resources and inclusion on campus.
#MeToo May Bring Increased Vetting for Presidential Candidates
Higher education experts say increased national scrutiny of sexual assault and misconduct could affect the search for Harvard's next president.
Medical School Professor Resigns Amid Harassment Allegations
Longtime Harvard Medical School professor Harvey J. Makadon resigned from his positions at the Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center last month after accusations of sexual misconduct were brought against him.
Sexual Assault Complaints Increased By 65 Percent Last Year
According to the report, 43 individuals across Harvard filed formal complaints of sexual or gender-based harassment during 2016-2017, an increase from 26 the year before.
Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson Talks New Book, Sexual Harassment
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen E. Carlson spoke about her new book, "Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back," on campus Tuesday afternoon.
Harvard Facing Three Federal Title IX Investigations
Harvard is facing two previously unreported federal investigations into its compliance with anti-sex discrimination Title IX.
Title IX Panel
Student panelists discuss the role of Title IX in campus sexual assault policy during a discussion Tuesday afternoon.
27 Rapes, 70 Burglaries Reported at Harvard in 2016
The decrease in reported rapes came with an increase in non-consensual fondling reports, which grew from six to 11 cases in 2016.
Hundreds Protest Education Secretary DeVos at IOP
DeVos visited campus to talk with students and invited guests in a forum titled “A conversation on empowering parents” hosted by the Institute of Politics.
With Pens and Posters, Students Prepare to Protest DeVos
More than 1,000 people have indicated that they are "interested" in attending a protest against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who will speak at Harvard Thursday.
2014 Title IX Complaint Against Harvard Cited Final Clubs
A complaint that spurred a federal investigation into the College’s compliance with Title IX cited all-male final clubs as “major site[s] of sexual violence."
DeVos Title IX Review Sparks Concern From Activists
Some of Harvard's anti-sexual assault activists are concerned that the review will work to "silence survivors of sexual violence."
Law School Faculty Call for Title IX Sexual Assault Policy Changes
In a memo to the Department of Education, the faculty members push for revisions of Obama-era Title IX standards that govern how universities respond to campus sexual harassment and assault..
OSAPR Director to Leave Harvard for UCLA
Alicia Oeser leaves after roughly three years at the head of OSAPR. No replacement has so far been announced.
Take Back the Night
Peggy S. Mason ’82 says she saw Harvard’s need for the march, which could serve as a space for women and targets of sexual assault to find empowerment and support.
Denim Day
The campaign Harvard Wears Denim took place Wednesday, with individuals and student organizations pledging to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and pledging to confront rape culture. The event was led by the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (OSAPR) and Consent Advocates & Relationship Educators (CARE).
Law School Students Demand Sexual Assault Admissions Info
Four Harvard Law School students are demanding that the Law School clarify how it considers applicants who have been accused or found guilty of sexual assault.
Harvard, Plaintiff Propose Schedule for Sexual Harassment Case
A lawsuit challenging Harvard's compliance with Title IX could last into 2018.
Students, Profs Skeptical of Title IX Office Restructuring
Student activists and professors question whether the restructuring of Harvard's Title IX Office's will lead to substantive improvements.
OSAPR, Title IX, BGLTQ Office to Formally Partner
Representatives from Harvard’s Title IX Office, the College’s Office of BGLTQ Student Life, and the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response will begin meeting monthly in a new partnership.
Harvard Seeks Jury Trial in Sexual Assault Case
Harvard has requested that a trial jury decide the results of a lawsuit brought by a recent graduate alleging that the University mishandled her sexual assault complaint.