Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Mihir Desai explains the real consequences of the new tax law
Understanding the real consequences of the new tax law
Harvard women on gender in academy
Harvard women’s perspective on power, norms, and harassment
Letters From Our Readers
Endowment taxes, final clubs, Chapter and Verse
The view from Mass Hall
President Drew Faust on Allston
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
Harvard final-club sanctions aftermath
Reflections on governance, enforcement, and the efficacy of the sanctions
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.
Harvard Square being remade
Thoughts on the coming reconstruction of Harvard Square—and the University’s front door