Harvard University has cancelled a long-standing symposium for women faculty due to legal concerns over single-gender events. While the university plans a gender-neutral replacement, faculty worry about reduced mentoring and networking for women scholars. The move aligns with Harvard's broader review of diversity programs amid federal scrutiny, aiming to balance legal compliance with faculty support.
Harvard ends women’s symposium as DEI focus shifts to gender‑neutral program
February 21, 2026
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Harvard University has cancelled a long-standing symposium for women faculty due to legal concerns over single-gender events. While the university plans a gender-neutral replacement, faculty worry about reduced mentoring and networking for women scholars. The move aligns with Harvard's broader review of diversity programs amid federal scrutiny, aiming to balance legal compliance with faculty support.
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