Rakesh Khurana
Bacow, Khurana Call for Civic Engagement in Challenging Times At Convocation
In his first speech to students as Harvard's president, Bacow gave the wide-eyed freshmen homework: registering to vote.
Khurana Speaks Out Against Movement to Oppose Sanctions
Asked whether he is concerned by the push to oppose the penalties, Khurana said he thinks “people should respect a private institution’s ability to organize itself around its mission.”
Khurana Accepts UC Proposal to Research Multicultural Center
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana has accepted a proposal to begin research on the possible establishment of a multicultural center on campus.
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Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana exits University Hall after Tuesday's Faculty meeting.
College Cancels ‘Bridge’ Program For All-Female Social Groups
The College canceled a proposed “bridge” program that would have allowed traditionally all-female final clubs and sororities a longer period of time to go gender-neutral.
Ad Board Will Enforce Sanctions Under College's Final Plan
The Administrative Board will enforce the College’s penalties on members of single-gender social groups, the College announced Thursday as part of its long-anticipated final implementation plan for its controversial social life policy.
Faculty Will Vote on Adding Sanctions to Student Handbook
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences will vote to either accept or reject the appearance of the College’s policy on single-gender social organizations in the Harvard student handbook.
Social Group Sanctions To Stay
After more than a year of turmoil—student protest, Faculty outcry over lack of involvement, multiple committee reviews, and backlash from social groups—the Harvard Corporation voted to keep the College's sanctions and put an end to the debate.
College Will Debut Plan to Enforce Sanctions Next Semester
Khurana said he is aware students may be confused about the policy and that he hopes to clear up the uncertainty as soon as possible.
Sanctions Vote A Sigh of Relief for Administrators
For now at least, what some consider Khurana’s signature initiative as Dean of the College is safe.
In Victory for Administrators, Anti-Sanctions Faculty Motion Fails
The Faculty voted down a motion designed to nullify the College’s penalties on single-gender social groups.
Khurana Praises, Defends Diversity Task Force Report
Khurana defended the report against critics who charge that the task force’s work did not specifically address some student and faculty concerns.
Khurana Weighs In on Presidential Search
“I think the next president is someone who is not only a leader for Harvard, but is a leader for higher education,” he said.
