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
A Harvard undergraduate reflects on a summer spent writing
Learning to negotiate the backyard and the divine
Global Health at Home offers innovative techniques to improve U.S. medical care
Harvesting innovations from around the world to improve American medical care
“Illuminated manuscripts in Boston collections” displayed in three-site exhibit
A new exhibit highlights how medieval monasticism’s “cult of the book” transmitted beauty and knowledge to the modern world.
Fearless Accompaniment: Why Oncology Nurses Matter
Although I respected my oncologists for the important role they played in my cancer treatment, I found the wide and varied “turf” that exceptional nurses cover astounding.
by Lisa Cox
Acclaimed new editorial colleague
Welcoming an accomplished new editorial colleague
Letters on Harvard and slavery, Seamus Heaney, final clubs, more
Readers comment on Harvard and slavery, scientists and sex, final clubs, Seamus Heaney, and more
President Drew Faust on Harvard Divinity School
President Faust on Harvard Divinity School's bicentennial
How Harvard might explain itself to the world
How Harvard might better explain itself to faculty, friends, and the world at large
The Undergraduate bears witness for a friend
The Undergraduate bears witness for a friend.
The case for charter schools and other choice options
Making the case for charter schools and other choice options to boost educational performance