Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Letters 7 Ware Who Teaches
Undergraduates, their classes, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Reviving the Purpose of American Higher Education
Pursuing their individual brands, colleges neglect the needs of higher education.
When “Failure” Means Success
Learning how to make the most of setbacks at Harvard
by Josie Abugov
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Creative Vulnerability and Childish Joy
A Harvard singing class that's about more than music
by Julie Chung
Bob Odenkirk and Jennifer Coolidge Are Hasty Pudding’s Man and Woman of the Year
The honorees will visit Cambridge next week for a parade, a show, and a (loving) roast.
Letters to the Editor
Readers’ views on the Supreme Court, reparations, the humanities, and more
Mum’s the Word
The endowment data drought, and the FAS dean’s downsized report
The View from Mass Hall
President Bacow on conversations with students
Home, Harvard, and (Im)permanence
The complicated return to campus post-pandemic