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  • Letter on Single-Gender Social Organizations

    Effective June 29, 2020 The policy on Unrecognized Single-Gender Social Organizations is no longer being enforced. Read the announcement from Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow. Dear Dean Khurana: Thank you for your recommendations concerning unrecognized single-gender social organizations, including the final clubs (male and female), fraternities, and sororities. I very much appreciate your thoughtful work,…

  • Remarks by President Drew Gilpin Faust at signing of ROTC agreement between Harvard University and United States Air Force

    As delivered. Thank you, Dean Khurana. Secretary James; distinguished guests; Harvard students, colleagues, friends: It is a true honor and a privilege to be here with you today. Five years ago last month, Secretary Ray Mabus and I signed an agreement to restore the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at Harvard, and the University’s relationship…

  • Wadsworth House Plaque Dedication

    Cambridge, Mass., April 6, 2016…