Student Groups
Students Sue Harvard Over Mental Health Policies
Students 4 Mental Health Justice, an advocacy group composed partly of Harvard undergraduates, sued the University over allegations that it discriminates against students with mental health disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Thursday.
A Quiet Year at the Harvard Undergraduate Association
In a year when Harvard was racked by protests and political attacks, former HUA co-presidents Ashley C. Adirika ’26 and Jonathan Haileselassie ’26 opted to keep both drama and headlines to a minimum.
IOP Upgrades Environmental Action Coalition to Pilot Program
The Institute of Politics leadership voted narrowly last week to upgrade the Environmental Action Coalition to a pilot program, bringing the total number of IOP programs to 17.
DSO and Crimson Key Society Debut Housing Day Video Awards Ceremony ‘The Johnnies’
Currier House took home the people’s choice award Wednesday at the first-ever Housing Day video awards ceremony, dubbed “The Johnnies,” which featured a reception and stand-up comedy at the Graduate School of Education’s Gutman Conference Center.
Protesters Urge Harvard To Reject DHS Demands, Reinstate Affinity Graduation Ceremonies
After a few brief weeks celebrating Harvard’s decision to resist the Trump administration’s federal funding conditions, more than 80 students and faculty went back to protesting the University on Tuesday, rallying against the decision to end affinity celebrations in the Science Center Plaza.
Federal Agencies Launch Title VI Investigation Into Harvard Law Review
Two federal agencies launched investigations Monday into Harvard and the Harvard Law Review for discriminating based on race and gender in article selection and journal membership, according to a joint press release.
As College Cracks Down on Events Hosted Alongside Unrecognized Groups, Khurana Declines To Define Co-Sponsorship
Outgoing Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana said student groups should err on the side of caution in publicizing campus events with unrecognized groups — but declined to clarify whether it violated College guidelines — in a Tuesday interview.
Twenty25 Ventures To Fund Founders in HBS Class of 2025
Seven Harvard Business School students have created a fund for the Class of 2025 called Twenty25 Ventures and raised $1 million thus far to invest in founders from their graduating class over the next 10 years.
IOP Fellows and Study Groups Leaders Push for Changes After Exclusive Biden Invite List
Leaders of the Fellows and Study Group program at the Institute of Politics said they are advocating for a “more inclusive system” after resident fellow Mike Donilon’s associates were passed over for invitations to former president Joe Biden’s invite-only appearance last Wednesday.
Young Americans Oppose Trump, Report Economic Hardship in New IOP Poll
A new Institute of Politics poll finds that the Trump administration's policies are deeply unpopular among young people.
New HUA Co-Presidents Sial and Thompson Enter Office Promising Takes and Transparency
Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27, the first HUA outsiders to take on the role of co-presidents, have their sights set on increasing engagement and transparency.
Seniors Blame Low Attendance For ‘Lackluster’ Class Committee Events
With just two weeks of classes remaining for the Class of 2025, seniors dubbed the Class Committee’s year of programming “lackluster,” primarily citing low buy-in from the class.
‘Joy on Its Own Is Resistance’: Harvard Students and Affiliates Celebrate Nowruz
More than 200 Harvard students and affiliates gathered in the Northwest Labs on Saturday evening for a showcase of dance, song, art, and food in celebration of Nowruz, the first day of the Iranian calendar.
HUA Revisits Accomplishments at Last Meeting of the Term
The Harvard Undergraduate Association had its last general assembly meeting of the term on Sunday as its new co-presidents, Abdullah Shahid Sial ’27 and Caleb N. Thompson ’27, prepare to take office.
HUA Walks Back Plan To Co-Sponsor Event With Unrecognized Student Group
The Harvard Undergraduate Association planned and publicized an event co-sponsored by Les Adore, an unrecognized student group, before disaffiliating with the group after a Wednesday comment request from The Crimson.
