Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
I Used to Think AI Could Make Me a Better Writer
A former Harvard College writing tutor changes her mind on LLMs.
A Harvard student reflects on undergraduates giving and taking care
Coping with what the college brochures don’t tell you
by Melanie Wang
A letter from the editor on Harvard's construction costs
A letter from the editor on Harvard’s construction costs
President Drew Faust on Harvard’s cosmopolitan community and connections
A letter from President Faust
Letters on publishing, women’s safety, football
Publishing, women’s safety, football
Howard Gardner’s lecture on beauty prompts an undergraduate epiphany
Howard Gardner, the French Revolution, and I
by Olivia Munk
Ancient Greece, Rome, and their neighbors offer guidance on current crises
Timely insights from an ancient field
Harvard Undergraduate theater from a participant's perspective
An insider’s take on a major extracurricular interest
by Olivia Munk
A letter from the editor: assessing Harvard Management Company
A letter from the editor: assessing Harvard Management Company
President Drew Faust on initiatives giving students public-service opportunities
A letter from President Faust
Letters on ethics education, silhouettes, the Sixties, and more
Ethics education, silhouettes, missing football fans, the Sixties, and more