Student Groups
Harvard Mexican Student Group Rocked By Election Fraud Claims, Media Frenzy
The Harvard University Mexican Association of Students elections descended into personal attacks and accusations of corruption — some of which found their way to the mainstream Mexican media.
HUA Missed Constitutional Club Funding Deadline
The Harvard Undergraduate Association opened their club funding applications Thursday, blowing past a constitutionally-mandated deadline to begin the club funding process.
House Committee Releases Harvard Disciplinary Records
House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chair Virginia Foxx slammed Harvard on Thursday for failing to “impose meaningful discipline” on students who participated in pro-Palestine campus protests.
Mariachi Véritas Performs at the White House
Six students from Undergraduate Mariachi Véritas de Harvard, a student organization centered around Mexican culture and music, traveled to Washington D.C. earlier this week to perform at the White House on Tuesday.
Harvard Issues New Guidance on Policy Restricting Official University Statements
Harvard quietly rolled out new guidance on the implementation of its newly-adopted institutional voice report on Tuesday, following uncertainty over how strictly the recommendations would limit statements from University officials, centers, and student employees.
Despite Disciplinary Threats, Pro-Palestine Protesters Return to Widener During Rally
Roughly 60 student protesters gathered outside the Science Center Plaza before walking through Harvard Yard and gathering in front of Widener Library during a rally on Wednesday protesting Israel’s recent attacks in Lebanon.
Kennedy School Students Elect New Student Government Amid Historic Budget Deficit
After the eleventh-hour reveal that last year’s Harvard Kennedy School Student Government ran up a historic $46,000 budget deficit, HKS students elected a new slate of representatives Tuesday night.
Harvard Students Launch Ukraine Solidarity Group, Apply for College Recognition
The Harvard Undergraduate Ukraine Solidarity Group, an organization hoping to raise awareness around issues facing Ukrainian people, announced their intention to apply for official recognition as an undergraduate student organization on Saturday.
Financial Scandal Taints Harvard Kennedy School Student Government Election
As Harvard Kennedy School holds its annual student government elections this week, a new scandal has taken center stage: the $46,000 budget deficit incurred by last year’s KSSG administration.
Harvard Kennedy School Student Government Ran Up $46,000 Budget Deficit Last Year
The Harvard Kennedy School Student Government ran up a nearly $46,000 budget deficit in the 2023-24 academic year, leading the school to impose new restrictions on the student government’s funding, according to an email obtained by The Crimson.
Harvard Vote Socialist Campaign Launches, Aims to ‘End Capitalism Before It Ends Us’
The Harvard Vote Socialist 2024 campaign, an unrecognized student organization campaigning for Claudia De la Cruz and Karina Garcia in the 2024 presidential election, held its official launch event Monday.
Harvard Fuerza Latina Hosts Annual Ritmo Latino Celebration
More than 50 Harvard students and faculty celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday with Harvard Fuerza Latina at its annual Ritmo Latino event.
Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance Slams Harvard, Global Antisemitism at Event
A number of speakers condemned antisemitism on Harvard’s campus and called on the University’s leadership to better protect Jewish students during an event hosted by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Association on Sunday.
Attendance Surges at First Harvard Undergraduate Association Meeting of the Year
Turnout skyrocketed at the first general meeting of the Harvard Undergraduate Association Sunday evening, as roughly 40 people showed up at the inaugural meeting of the academic year — triple the attendance at most meetings last semester.
Harvard Warns of Consequences After Pro-Palestine ‘Study-In’ in Widener Library
Harvard administrators threatened disciplinary action against roughly 30 pro-Palestine student protesters who staged a silent “emergency study-in” at Widener Library on Saturday afternoon.
Uzma Issa ’25 Elected First Marshal for Harvard College Class of 2025
Uzma A. Issa ’25 and Srija Vem ’25 — two Neuroscience concentrators hailing from Hoover, Alabama — will serve as the first and second class marshals for the Class of 2025.
Security Concerns Linger as Datamatch Launches Freshman Matchmaking Service
Datamatch, a student-run online matchmaking platform, launched its annual friendship matching service for freshmen last week, seven months after private student data was leaked following the launch of their Valentine’s Day matchmaking service.
Harvard Warned of a Police Response to Campus Protests. Here’s What HUPD Can Actually Do.
Just before the pro-Palestine encampment ended last spring, the Harvard University Police Department told a group of University affiliates that officers would only use their authority to enforce state law on campus.
Harvard to Reopen Queen’s Head as Event Venue, Hire Non-Union Employees
Harvard College will reopen the Cambridge Queen’s Head Pub as an event space this fall and hire six non-union employees, following the College’s controversial decision to close the establishment in May.
More Than 1,000 Harvard Affiliates Gather to Celebrate Jewish Life at Shabbat 1000
Candles, food, and prayers filled the Science Center Plaza on Friday evening as Jewish and non-Jewish affiliates gathered for Shabbat 1000.
How Intellectual Vitality Became Vital to Harvard
Three years ago, almost no Harvard students had heard of “intellectual vitality.” Now, they can’t escape it.
Harvard Palestine Solidarity Committee Holds Vigil to Mourn Victims of War in Gaza
Harvard affiliates mourned the tens of thousands of Palestinians killed in the ongoing war in Gaza during a vigil on Thursday.
Israeli UFC Fighter Natan Levy Teaches Harvard Chabad Self-Defense
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy taught a self-defense class at Harvard Chabad on Wednesday evening — an effort by the Jewish campus organization to equip students and affiliates with self-defense techniques amid rising concerns about antisemitism at the University.
Harvard Israel Initiative Relaunches in Response to Campus Antisemitism
The Harvard Israel Initiative, an affiliate organization of Harvard Hillel, will resume its operations this semester following over one year of inactivity.