Commentary

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

Your Views on Harvard’s Standoff, Antisemitism, and More

Readers comment on the controversial July-August cover, authoritarianism, and scientific research.

Harvard president-elect Lawrence Bacow’s agenda

Ideas for the president-elect’s consideration, from costs and partnerships to Allston and admissions 

The view from Mass Hall

At work on Harvard’s Washington agenda

by Drew Gilpin Faust

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