Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard
The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.
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
Freshman year, 10 years out
A graduate reflects on history—personal and otherwise.
Nuclear War in Korea? Eggs and Taxes More Urgent
Living calmly next to a rogue nuclear state
The view from Mass Hall
President Drew Faust on the rise, and significance, of engineering and the applied sciences at Harvard
Pivoting to focus on faculty and research
Making the faculty and research a high priority for the presidential search