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.

by Serena Jampel

Campus, Interrupted

The Undergraduate returns to student life, altered by the pandemic and a year spent apart. 

by Rebecca E. J. Cadenhead , Swathi Kella

Has Harvard “Divested”?

Interpreting President Bacow’s recent statement on climate change

by John S. Rosenberg

Afghanistan Will Be What It Always Was

But will we be better? A veteran’s reflections

by Kit Parker

ManyVoices

On speaking out—on Harvard’s behalf

by Lawrence S. Bacow

How will Harvard change post-coronavirus?

Opportunities in admissions, online degrees, research, and more

Documenting New England’s Unseen

Seeking mentorship as a student of color, and finding a calling in the arts

by Che Applewhaite

Forum: Is Harvard Complacent?

Considering fundamental change in the wake of the pandemic

by Brian Rosenberg

Letters from our readers

Restorative justice, Radcliffe rebranded, endowment reparations

Governance Reform and Shared Value

Michael Porter on the new business agenda

by Juliet Isselbacher

A New Way

President Bacow on exploring better work-life balance after the pandemic

by Lawrence S. Bacow