Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Football: Villanova 52, Harvard 7
The Crimson’s inaugural playoff appearance is nasty, brutish, and short.
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 Clubs: The Lingering 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
Teaching rap in China, and contemplating one's blackness
Teaching rap in a Chinese high school, and contemplating one’s blackness
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
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.