Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
A History of Harvard Magazine
Harvard’s independent alumni magazine—at 127 years old
James Madison biography by Noah Feldman reviewed by Lincoln Caplan
Lincoln Caplan reviews Noah Feldman’s The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, President
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.
What’s Your Take on Harvard’s Social Club Sanctions?
We invite members of the Harvard community to share their thoughts about social club sanctions.
Harvard final clubs debate divided faculty
The long final-clubs debate yields an uncertain path forward—and reveals fault lines in governance.
Taxing university endowments
Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.
Letters from our readers
Readers comment on criminal injustices, alumni who died in Vietnam, political correctness, and more.
The view from Mass Hall
President Drew Faust describes Harvard’s efforts to evaluate how well—and what exactly—its students learn.
An agenda-topper for Harvard's next president
Articulating a vision and refining a strategy for Harvard
The ups and downs of peer counseling
Reflections on the ups and downs of peer counseling