Commentary

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

Harvard Football: Villanova 52, Harvard 7

The Crimson’s inaugural playoff appearance is nasty, brutish, and short.

by Dick Friedman

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

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 on faculty diversity, general education, advanced standing, and more

Letters on faculty diversity, general education, advanced standing, and more

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

The Undergraduate tours Harvard

What makes it “real”?

by Natasha Lasky