Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Your Views on Harvard’s Standoff, Antisemitism, and More
Readers comment on the controversial July-August cover, authoritarianism, and scientific research.
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Letters on admissions, academic presses, the solicitor general, and more
The View from Mass Hall
President Larry Bacow on Truth
Affirmative action, legacies, Harvard admissions
Affirmative action, donor and staff preferences, and other Harvard College admissions challenges
The Undergraduate considers the composition of Harvard College
The Undergraduate considers the composition of Harvard College.
Ulysses S. Grant profile by Elizabeth D. Samet
Brief history of the image of a hero: 1822-1885
Letters on President Bacow, the solicitor general, Facebook, and more
Letters on President Bacow, the solicitor general, Facebook, and more
Matching Harvard’s money to its mission
Matching Harvard’s money to its mission
The Undergraduate considers study abroad
The Undergraduate considers study abroad.
Letters on faculty diversity, general education, advanced standing, and more
Letters on faculty diversity, general education, advanced standing, and more
The View from Mass Hall
President Bacow looks ahead to his new freshman year.