Protests
Federal Judge Denies Harvard’s Motion to Dismiss Antisemitism Lawsuit
A U.S. district judge denied Harvard’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by six Jewish students alleging that the University failed to address “severe and pervasive” campus antisemitism.
Congressional Battles Will Loom Over Harvard President Alan Garber’s 3-Year Term
The relationship between Cambridge and Washington has been fraught for several years, but it took a sharp turn for the worse after former Harvard President Claudine Gay’s disastrous testimony about campus antisemitism.
Among Harvard’s Pro-Palestine Groups, A Frosty Reception for Garber’s Appointment
Alan M. Garber ’76 shouldn’t hold his breath waiting to receive a congratulatory card from Harvard’s pro-Palestine activists after the governing boards permanently installed him as the University’s 31st president on Friday.
Inside Alan Garber’s Wild, 7-Month Interim Harvard Presidency
Alan M. Garber ’76’s first semester in Harvard’s top job would have tested even the most battle-hardened university president — and technically, he was not even the real president.
Harvard Will Ban Chalking and Unapproved Signage on Campus, Draft Document Shows
Harvard will adopt University-wide rules on the use of campus spaces that will prohibit overnight camping, chalking on University property, and unapproved signage and displays, according to a draft document.
Israel’s Netanyahu Takes Aim at Harvard, Student Protesters in Speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at Harvard in his address to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday.
In Weekend of Demonstrations, Bangladeshi Locals Gather in Harvard Square to Protest Government Quotas
Hundreds of people participated in demonstrations in Harvard Square over the weekend to denounce the recent deadly crackdowns on student protesters in Bangladesh.
Harvard Corporation Releases Diplomas to 11 Students Who Participated in Encampment
Harvard conferred diplomas to the 11 of the 13 seniors who initially had their degrees withheld in May as they faced disciplinary action for participating in the pro-Palestine encampment in Harvard Yard, a University spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
After Criticism, Harvard Will Standardize Fact-Finding Process for Disciplinary Cases
Harvard will standardize fact-finding procedures for disciplinary cases across the University after facing fierce blowback when students who participated in the pro-Palestine encampment faced different disciplinary charges depending on which school they attended.
Protesters Vacate Democracy Center, Ending Week-Long Occupation
The occupation of the Democracy Center by roughly 30 protesters ended earlier this week, a sign that a plan to close the center indefinitely for renovations will move forward despite sustained backlash from local progressive organizers.
Harvard Reverses Decision to Suspend 5 Pro-Palestine Protesters Following Faculty Council Appeal
The Harvard College Administrative Board reversed its decision to suspend five students for their participation in the pro-Palestine encampment after the Faculty Council weighed in on the disciplinary cases.
Democracy Center Protesters Stage ‘Emergency Rally’ with Pro-Palestine Activists Amid Occupation
More than 60 activists protested outside of the Democracy Center Wednesday in an “emergency rally” to prevent what they called an “expected police raid” as an occupation of the building continued into its third day.
House Committee on China to Probe Harvard’s Handling of Anti-CCP Protest at HKS
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party launched a probe on Monday into Harvard's handling of an anti-CCP protest during a speech by Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng at the Harvard Kennedy School in April.
Protesters Stage Occupation of Democracy Center to Oppose Indefinite Closure
Roughly 30 people began an occupation of the Democracy Center on Monday, the latest and most drastic attempt by activists to stop the Foundation for Civil Leadership, the center’s financial supporter, from closing the center for renovations.
Protesters Rally Outside Home of Intercontinental Real Estate CEO Peter Palandjian ’87
Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside the home of Intercontinental Real Estate CEO Peter Palandjian ’87 to denounce his company’s leasing agreement with Elbit Systems of America.
Harvard President Garber Visits Club of Madrid, Faces More Animal Rights Activists
A group of roughly 10 animal rights activists protested interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber outside a Harvard Club of Spain event in Madrid.
Harvard Places 10 Graduate Students on Probation for Encampment Participation
The Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences placed 10 graduate students on probation for participating in the pro-Palestine encampment earlier this year.
‘This Is What Democracy Looks Like’: Democracy Center Affiliates Rally to Protest Closing
Nearly 100 organizers, affiliates, and Cambridge residents gathered on Mount Auburn St. Sunday afternoon to protest the July 1 closing of the Democracy Center, a meeting place for activists and nonprofit organizations.
Harvard Yard Reopened to the Public for First Time in 6 Weeks
Harvard Yard reopened Wednesday for the first time in six weeks since it was first closed to the public in April for a pro-Palestine encampment that occupied the campus for 20 days.
Mass. ACLU Requests Transparency for Encampment Protesters in Letter to Harvard Admin
The Massachusetts ACLU demanded “more transparency and clarity” from top Harvard administrators after the University withheld degrees from 13 seniors over their participation in the pro-Palestine encampment.
Animal Rights Protester Charged with Three Felonies After Glitter Attack on Garber
The animal rights activist who dumped glitter on interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 during Alumni Day, pleaded not guilty to three counts of felony criminal charges on Monday.
Animal Rights Protester Dumps Glitter on Harvard President Alan Garber Before Alumni Day Speech
An animal rights protester dumped a tube of gold glitter on interim Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 as he prepared to address attendees at Harvard Alumni Day.
As Protests Raged, Harvard Founded Its Own Management Company
In the fall of 1973, Harvard’s treasurer decided the University should control its own purse strings.
Church Says It Did Not Authorize ‘People’s Commencement’ Protest After Harvard Graduation Walkout
The leadership of Harvard-Epworth Church said they were angered and dismayed that the church became the site of a large-scale pro-Palestine protest.
HOOP Hosts ‘People’s Commencement’ to Honor 13 Harvard Seniors Denied Degrees
Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine hosted an mock graduation ceremony to honor the 13 seniors whose degrees were withheld for their involvement in the encampment.