Identity Groups
Harvard Affiliates Embark on ‘Pakistan Trek’ Over Spring Break
A group of 27 Harvard affiliates traveled to Pakistan during spring break for “Pakistan Trek,” a weeklong trip touring the country, attending sporting events and performances, and meeting prominent current and former government officials.
‘A Very Communal Time’: Muslim Harvard Students Gather for Ramadan Celebrations Across Campus
At Harvard, Muslim students, faculty, and other affiliates are coming together to break the fast at school-sponsored meals at the Student Organization Center at Hilles and student-planned events at undergraduate houses around campus.
Harvard Sex Week Comes to Campus
Harvard’s tenth annual Sex Week, an annual weeklong series of events featuring discussions on sex and intimacy, concluded Sunday evening.
Women’s Center Kicks Off Annual Women’s Week, Themed ‘On the Horizon’
The Harvard College Women’s Center kicked off its annual Women’s Week on Tuesday with a presentation entitled “Female Solo Travel” in the first of seven events aimed at recognizing women’s achievements and struggles.
Students Don Traditional Palestinian Scarves in Support of Palestine
Students across Harvard’s campus donned keffiyehs, traditional Palestinian scarves, in a show of support to Palestinians in Cambridge and abroad on Thursday.
‘No Flexibility Whatsoever’: Students Voice Frustrations Over Harvard’s Accessibility Policies
Students have voiced exasperation over the College’s accessibility policies, lambasting them as inflexible and unreasonable.
Loretta Ross Talks Activism at the Harvard College Women Center’s Schmertzler Leadership Seminar
Loretta J. Ross, a professor in Women and Gender Studies at Smith College, spoke about her work in activism at the 2022 Peggy Schmertzler Leadership Seminar hosted by the Harvard College Women’s Center on Wednesday.
Palestinian Poet, Journalist Speaks About Violence and Law at Harvard Law School Event
Mohammed El-Kurd, a Palestinian poet and journalist from East Jerusalem, spoke about the intersection of violence and law Wednesday at an event organized by Harvard Law School’s Middle Eastern Law Student Association.
Humanist Chaplain Greg Epstein Elected President of University Chaplains’ Organization
Humanist Chaplain Greg M. Epstein will serve as the president of the Organization of Harvard University Chaplains after being selected by more than 30 other chaplains of different faiths.
Student-Led Report Finds Gender, Ethnicity-Based Disparities in Computer Science at Harvard
Widespread disparities based on factors of identity persist in undergraduates’ experiences in computer science at Harvard, according to a report published Friday by the student advocacy group Harvard Women in Computer Science.
Asian American Cultural Groups Hold Vigil for AAPI Victims of Hate Crimes
A number of Harvard’s Asian and Asian American cultural groups held a virtual vigil Thursday night for victims of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Harvard University Native American Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Plans for the Future
As the Harvard University Native American Program celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, program affiliates said they aim to continue and grow its mission to support Indigenous students on campus in the years to come.
Janet Mock Honored in Harvard's Annual Cultural Rhythms Show
The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations held its annual Cultural Rhythms Show honoring Janet Mock, an acclaimed writer, producer, director, and transgender rights advocate, in Sanders Theater Saturday.
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.