Commentary

In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

The View from Mass Hall

President Larry Bacow on Truth

by Lawrence S. Bacow

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.

by Isa Flores-Jones

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.

by Lawrence S. Bacow

Three challenges for Harvard in Allston

Making the most of Harvard’s “ultimate option”

Harvard through an African filter

The Undergraduate looks at Harvard through an African filter.

by Tawanda Mulalu

Letters from our readers

Tax reform, shopping week, and enabling expertise

Getting Harvard’s Gen Ed right, finally

The urgency of getting Gen Ed right