2016 Election
Law School Professor Says 20 Republican Electors May Vote Against Trump
Continuing years of long-shot efforts to reform the American electoral system, Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig said Tuesday that at least 20 Republican members of the Electoral College may not cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump.
Kennedy School Dean Elmendorf Reflects in Aftermath of Trump’s Election
Kennedy School of Government Dean Douglas W. Elmendorf said his faculty will continue to analyze policies and produce evidence with a steadfast belief in their process.
In Uncertain Political Times, Faust Steps Up Advocacy
University President Drew G. Faust is “ramping up” advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., where she will make the case for protecting undocumented immigrants and safeguarding research funding after Donald Trump’s unexpected ascension to the presidency.
Activists and Undocumented Students Disappointed By Sanctuary Campus Decision
Some students said they are disappointed by University President Drew G. Faust’s decision not to label Harvard a "sanctuary campus" although they remain optimistic about many of her proposals to protect undocumented immigrants.
Tiffany Trump Spotted at HLS
With a string of recent athletic, social, and political misfortunes, many Harvard students have been left slightly dazed and confused about the outcome of 2016. Well, our lives may be sad and miserable at the moment (with reading period and imminent exams the cherry on top of a long year), but Tiffany Trump’s life definitely isn’t.
Islamic Society Hosts Anti-Islamophobia Event
At a time when hate crimes against Muslim Americans have spiked to their highest levels since the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, Harvard’s Islamic Society hosted a discussion highlighting discrimination faced by Muslims in the United States on Friday.
Trump, Clinton Campaign Managers Spar at IOP
Sparks flew between President-elect Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s respective campaign managers Kellyanne Conway and Robby Mook during their first public appearance together since Election Day.
IOP
Attendees leave the JFK Jr. Forum after the “War Stories: Inside Campaign 2016” event Thursday evening. At the event, which will be broadcast on CNN this Sunday, Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway and Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook discussed the 2016 presidential election with moderator Jake Tapper.
Maggie Williams Will Return to IOP in January
Margaret “Maggie” A. Williams, who served as director of the Institute of Politics before taking a leave of absence from her post to serve as an adviser to Hillary Clinton’s campaign, will return to Harvard in January.
Protesters Denounce Trump Advisers Outside IOP Event
Protesters gathered in the pouring rain outside Harvard’s Institute of Politics Wednesday evening to denounce the University for inviting advisers of President-elect Donald Trump to a campus event this week and call for the dismissal of Trump’s chief strategist, Stephen K. Bannon.
Trump Picks HBS Alumna Elaine Chao for Transportation Secretary
Elaine L. Chao, a Harvard Business School alumna and former U.S. Secretary of Labor, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve in his cabinet as the next Transportation Secretary.
Straddling the Divide Between Harvard and Trump's States
For students from regions that leaned more heavily toward Donald Trump, dealing with a politically polarized country in the aftermath of the election has come with new challenges.
Profs Question Lessig’s Call for Electoral College to Select Clinton
Some Harvard professors have questioned Law School professor Lawrence Lessig’s call for the Electoral College to cast their ballots for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton instead of President-elect Donald Trump.
Harvard Affiliates, Boston Residents to Protest Bannon's Visit
Harvard affiliates and residents from across the Boston area are organizing efforts to protest top Donald Trump adviser Stephen K. Bannon’s visit to the Institute of Politics this week.
Harvard Profs Say Stein's Recount Effort Won't Affect Election Results
Jill E. Stein '72-73 is grabbing national headlines this week after she launched an effort to recount votes in three states Donald Trump won in the 2016 presidential election.
Faust Outlines Plans to Protect Undocumented Students
University President Drew G. Faust pledged to take steps to protect undocumented students in the wake of Donald Trump’s election, writing an email to Harvard affiliates Monday to “reaffirm our clear and unequivocal support for these individuals.”
Bannon, Conway Among 2016 Political Advisers to Convene at IOP
Campaign managers for President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, as well as Trump's chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon, will convene on campus for a two-day event at the IOP.
Students and Faculty Report Hate Speech, Harassment Around Harvard After Election
A handful of University affiliates have reported incidents of harassment around Harvard’s campus, echoing a nationwide uptick in hate speech after Donald Trump’s election.
Faust Signs Letter Defending DACA, Undocumented Students
University President Drew G. Faust joined over 100 college and university presidents in signing a letter in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Post Election, Harvard’s Clinton Staffers Face Uncertain Future
A handful of Harvard students took time off from school to work for Clinton’s campaign. In light of Trump’s unexpected victory, they say they have readjusted their plans for the future.
Suiting Up
Two young Hillary Clinton supporters eagerly await the voting results at the Javits Center in New York City during the 2016 election night. In a political upset, Clinton would eventually lose the presidential race to Republican opponent Donald Trump.
HBS Women Oppose Alumnus Steve Bannon as Trump Strategist
More than 1,000 current students and alumni of Harvard Business School signed a letter denouncing Stephen K. Bannon, a 1985 Business School graduate and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for chief strategist.
Kennedy School Lecturer Studies Trump and Rise of Populism
Donald Trump won the presidential election in an upset victory fueled by populist rhetoric, but it may have been less of a surprise for Kennedy School lecturer Pippa Norris.
Nasty Women
D.C. resident Laura Wigglesworth and her daughters Molly and Claire stand together in line as Laura waits to vote in the 2016 presidential election.