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

Teaching rap in China, and contemplating one's blackness

Teaching rap in a Chinese high school, and contemplating one’s blackness

by Tawanda Mulalu

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

by Lincoln Caplan

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.

by John S. Rosenberg

Taxing university endowments

Harvard and other private universities are in Republicans’ sights.

by John S. Rosenberg

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.

by Drew Gilpin Faust

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

by Natasha Lasky

Freshman year, 10 years out

A graduate reflects on history—personal and otherwise.

by Adam Goodheart