Identity Groups
In Wake of Lawsuit, Students Reflect on Asian-American Identity
The trial over Harvard's affirmative action admissions policy ended last month, and students gathered on Friday afternoon to discuss the term "Asian American" and its relevance for students' identities.
The Half-Century Fight for a Multicultural Center
For almost half a century, students have been calling for the University to build and fund a multicultural center. For nearly half a century, Harvard has said no.
Datamatch to Offer Non-Binary Gender Option
Datamatch will include three gender categories this year after facing criticism from students about its lack of a non-binary gender option in 2017.
Activists, Artists Build 'Wall of Resistance' in Science Center Plaza
Activists and artists installed a public art project aimed at drawing attention to social justice issues in the Science Center Plaza Tuesday.
Eleganza and Identities Shows Discuss Gender and Race at Town Hall
Popular on-campus fashion shows Eleganza and Identities co-hosted a town hall event on Thursday to discuss ways to make their events more diverse and inclusive.
New UC Identity Coalition Discusses Q Guide for Comps
UC representatives and Harvard Foundation interns discussed a potential Q guide for comps at the first meeting of an "identity coalition" between the groups.
Harvard Astronomer, Institute Offer Support for Students of Color in Sciences
Astronomy Professor John A. Johnson tells his students almost every lecture that there is no such thing as a natural astrophysicist.
Act on a Dream Builds Pro-Immigration Wall in Protest of Trump
Members of Harvard College Act on a Dream protested President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented individuals.
Students Hope for 'Sustainable Change' at Ivy Mental Health Conference
Delegates from Harvard discussed the College’s mental health resources at the second-ever Ivy League Mental Health Conference.
Khizr Khan, Father of Fallen Soldier, Denounces Trump at IOP
“We are faced right now with an administration without moral compass,” Khan said.
Arab Students Association Hosts ‘Teach-In’ With Legal Experts
On Feb. 8, the Harvard Arab Students Association hosted a "teach-in" with legal analysts in response to President Trump's travel ban.
Marching Forward and Looking Back
The recent Women’s March seems to have sparked a greater interest in engaging with feminist issues at Harvard and beyond.
Some at Harvard Criticize Diversity of Women’s March
Some Harvard students who participated in the Boston’s Women’s March say that the protest could have represented a wider variety of perspectives.
Islamic Society to Host Anti-Islamophobia Event
A Facebook page for the teach-in invites attendees to “come learn about Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment” in “the wake of the election.”
HILR Convocation
Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted and a sociology professor at Harvard, speaks about his work at the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement convocation. HILR is a community of retirees who attend and teach classes, and is a part of Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education.
