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

Letters from our readers

Restorative justice, Radcliffe rebranded, endowment reparations

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

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