Commentary

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

How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

Mihir Desai explains the real consequences of the new tax law

Understanding the real consequences of the new tax law

by Mihir A. Desai

Harvard women on gender in academy

Harvard women’s perspective on power, norms, and harassment

by John S. Rosenberg

Letters From Our Readers

Endowment taxes, final clubs, Chapter and Verse

The view from Mass Hall

President Drew Faust on Allston

by Drew Gilpin Faust

Ideas from Harvard's presidential search

Ideas from Harvard’s presidential search

The Undergraduate on Silicon Valley at Harvard

The Undergraduate on Silicon Valley at Harvard

by Natasha Lasky

Harvard final-club sanctions aftermath

Reflections on governance, enforcement, and the efficacy of the sanctions

by John S. Rosenberg

Letters From Our Readers

Readers comment on unequal university resources, educational effectiveness, final clubs, and first-generation students

The view from Mass Hall

President Drew Faust on the enduring struggle to assure access to education.

by Drew Gilpin Faust

Harvard Square being remade

Thoughts on the coming reconstruction of Harvard Square—and the University’s front door

by John S. Rosenberg