Harvard University has announced it plans to offer a fellowship to a leading human rights activist after its initial denial sparked widespread criticism.

Next spring will see a change in leadership at MOVE Texas when its executive director, H. Drew Galloway, steps down after five years with the nonpartisan nonprofit grassroots organization. Galloway said MOVE Texas student organizers and their volunteers have registered 120,000 new young voters during the time he’s been with the organization. “This organization is building a pipeline and building power all across the state,” Galloway said. Galloway said he’ll be staying on as executive director through the search and hiring process. “I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Texas movement and for young people and for organizers all across the state,” he said.