Commentary

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

I Used to Think AI Could Make Me a Better Writer

A former Harvard College writing tutor changes her mind on LLMs.

by Serena Jampel

Harvard president-elect Lawrence Bacow’s agenda

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

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 Clubs: The Lingering 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