Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
A History of Harvard Magazine
Harvard’s independent alumni magazine—at 127 years old
A New Way
President Bacow on exploring better work-life balance after the pandemic
Letters from our readers
A standard-setter retires—plus U.S. presidential debates, Overseer elections, admissions biases
Civic leaders, and myths about undergraduate teaching
Corporation members’ civic-mindedness, and undergraduate education at research universities
Pondering the Extracurricular “Founders” Puzzle
Why do so many Harvard students start clubs, instead of joining them?
Open Book: the case for commitment
Pete Davis expands on his Commencement address.
Assessing gender and racial equality today
A discussion on progress and retreat with Danielle Allen, Margaret Marshall, and Jane Mendillo
Popping the Harvard Bubble
A senior’s last semester expands her sense of adventure and personhood.
Letters from our readers
"Shoddy," maskupmanship, American exceptionalism
The Racial Tensions That Roiled Texas
Annette Gordon-Reed on the real history of Texas, and Juneteenth
The View from Mass Hall
President Bacow on the principles by which to steer the University