Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Magazine Reader's Letters
Master Finley, whales’ speech, Harvard values
Harvard Disciplinary Dysfunction
Learning from the spring protest and punishments
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.
Clean Tech Innovation Against U.S.-China Relations
How will China’s rapid growth in the clean technology industry reshape U.S.-China relations?
A Ray of Light amid Middle East Devastation
Harvard’s Lisa Randall on Israeli and Palestinian scientists working together
How Political Tension on Campus Creates Risk Aversion
How overheated political attention warps campus life
by Aden Barton
Six Decades of Computer Science at Harvard
Reflections on six decades of relations with computers
Harvard Professor on Printmaking
An art historian analyzes an overlooked medium.
by Murray Whyte
Duplicate Copies: A note to readers
Rationalizing mailing to ensure service
Disruptions to Harvard's 2023-2024 Academic Year
Diminished academic freedom, endangered disciplines, lost academic focus, and more