HUA Bars Funding for Board Retreats, Tightens Outside Donation Rules

The Harvard Undergraduate Association will no longer fund club board retreats and has tightened its rules on outside donations in a bid to direct grant money toward “underfunded and resource-constrained organizations,” according to updated financial guidelines.

HUA Co-Presidents Introduce 18-Member Cabinet at First Meeting of Year

HUA Co-Presidents Zachary “Zach” Berg ’28 and Daniel Zhao ’28 introduced an 18-member executive cabinet at the Harvard Undergraduate Association’s first general meeting of the year on Sunday, adding new vice presidencies for technology, history, advocacy, and service.

Four Months In, HUA Presidents Berg and Zhao Temper Campaign Ambitions

HUA Co-Presidents Zachary “Zach” Berg ’28 and Daniel Zhao ’28 took office promising to remake the HUA. A third of the way in, here's where their agenda stands.

Newly Sworn In, Berg and Zhao Seek to Build ‘Leverage’ Through Donor Networks and Outside Advocacy

Zachary ‘Zach’ Berg ’28 and Daniel Zhao ’28 took office Tuesday and have already begun reaching out to administrators and coordinating with student organizations ahead of the next academic year.

HUA Co-Presidents Zachary "Zach" Berg '28 and Daniel Zhao '28

At Final Meeting, HUA Leaders Allocate $20,000 for Student Travel, Storage, and Primal Scream Food Truck

The Harvard Undergraduate Association allocated funding for airport Uber vouchers, subsidized summer storage, and a Primal Scream food truck at its final meeting of the year, capping off the term of outgoing HUA Co-Presidents Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27.

Three HUA Co-Presidential Tickets Suspended From Campaigning Hours Before Voting Closes

The HUA Election Commission suspended three co-presidential tickets from campaigning early Friday morning over what it described as repeated violations of election guidelines, according to an email obtained by The Crimson.

Abugararah, Sennott Campaign on Giving Students Binding Role in Harvard Decisions

Amira I. Abugararah ’28 and Jackson C. Sennott ’26-’27 are running for the Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidency on a pledge to give students a seat at Harvard’s decision-making tables — and a promise to resign if they cannot deliver it by the start of next spring.

Sediqe, Fernandez Launch HUA Bid Centered on Accessibility, Financial Independence

Ali Sediqe ’28 and Manuel Fernandez ’28 are running for the co-presidency of the Harvard Undergraduate Association on a promise to make the body more accessible and more independent from Harvard’s administration.

Dukes, Eldeeb Propose Weekly Video Reports, Internal Overhaul in HUA Bid

Dillon A. Dukes ’28 and Ahmed T. Eldeeb ’28 are running for Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidents to build bridges between the Harvard Undergraduate Association and the student body if elected, emphasizing transparency and constant communication.

Meet the 2026 HUA Co-President Hopefuls

As Harvard undergraduates gear up to elect the next Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidents, The Crimson sat down with every candidate to hear their vision for the role.

Eneji, Demuren Campaign on Expanding Student Spaces, Restructuring HUA Outreach

Joshua T. Eneji ’28 and Gabrielle L. Demuren ’28 are running for Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidents on a platform centered on “building an intentional community” — a goal they said will require expanding student spaces, restructuring outreach, and increasing accountability within the HUA.

Sial and Thompson Pledged to Challenge the Administration. Their Leverage Proved Limited.

After campaigning on sweeping reform and student advocacy, HUA co-presidents Abdullah Sial ’27 and Caleb Thompson ’27 found their agenda stalled by institutional limits — leaving behind a term defined as much by frustration as ambition.

Elbs, Delaney Campaign for HUA on Transparency, Propose Biweekly Reports and Expanded Events

Tobias Elbs ’27 and Isaac K. Delaney ’27 are running for the Harvard Undergraduate Association co-presidency on a platform centered on expanding communication — including a proposal to introduce biweekly reports detailing HUA activity, conversations with administrators, and updates on student concerns.

HUA Candidates Lee, Agarwal Pitch ‘Harvard for Everyone’ With Focus on Academics and Campus Life

Hyunsoo Lee ’28 and Isabelle G. Agarwal ’28 — the only ticket in which both candidates currently serve as Harvard Undergraduate Association officers — are running to “make Harvard for everyone.”

Berg, Zhao Center HUA Co-Presidency Campaign on $2.1M Fundraising Plan for Student Groups

Zachary “Zach” Berg ’28 and Daniel Zhao ’28 want to “recenter students” by launching an ambitious plan to raise $2.1 million to support student organizations funded by the Harvard Undergraduate Association.

7 HUA Presidential Tickets Split on Finances, Politics, and the Limit of Student Government at Debate

14 Harvard Undergraduate Association presidential candidates clashed Sunday over the organization’s finances, political role, and institutional power, offering competing visions for a student government many said lacks both authority and campus engagement.

Harvard Extends Passio GO! Contract, Scraps Student-Led Shuttle App Proposal

Harvard Transportation Services scrapped a Harvard Undergraduate Association-backed plan to have students design a new shuttle tracking app, instead extending its contract with Passio GO!, according to HUA Co-President Caleb N. Thompson ’27 and HUA Residential Life Officer Isabelle G. Agarwal ’28.

HUA Funding Disbursements Stall Again Amid Dispute With Harvard Federal Credit Union

The Harvard Undergraduate Association’s spring funding disbursements to student organizations have again been delayed — this time after the HUA attempted to use an online payment feature that the Harvard Federal Credit Union says was never designed to handle mass transfers.

HUA Proposes Free MBTA Pass Program for Undergraduates

The Harvard Undergraduate Association is exploring a program that would give students free MBTA passes, HUA Residential Life Officer Isabelle G. Agarwal ’28 announced at a Sunday meeting.

HUA Urges Students to Lobby Professors Ahead of Vote on A-Grade Cap

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is anticipated to vote on a proposal to cap A grades on April 7 — and the Harvard Undergraduate Association is urging students to use the six weeks leading up to the vote to directly engage with professors about the measure.

HUA Funds ‘Echoes of Crimson’ Gala to Raise Revenue for Club Sports

The Harvard Undergraduate Association approved $10,000 in funding on Sunday for “Echoes of Crimson,” a March gala set to spotlight club sports and address financial shortfalls across recreational student athletic teams.

HUA Funds Datamatch Ahead of Valentine’s Day

The Harvard Undergraduate Association allocated $5,000 to Datamatch during a Sunday general meeting, increasing the group’s funding from last year in a move organizers say will expand access to free dates and help offset rising costs.

Nearly 85% of Harvard Undergraduates Oppose Proposed Cap on A Grades, HUA Survey Finds

Nearly 85 percent of Harvard undergraduates who responded to a Harvard Undergraduate Association survey opposed a proposed cap on A grades, signaling broad student resistance to major changes in grading.

Dean of Students Office Will Not Intervene in HUA Survey Controversy, Dunne Says

The Dean of Students Office will not intervene after the Harvard Undergraduate Association’s Election Commission refused to share the full results of a student survey sent last month, Dean of Students Thomas G. Dunne said in a Tuesday interview.