Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades
The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.
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
How Harvard might discuss liberal-arts education more fruitfully
How Harvard might discuss liberal-arts education more fruitfully
A Harvard undergraduate assesses his unfinished works
Pre-Commencement, the Undergraduate assesses his unfinished works.
by Bailey Trela
Super PACs and their effect on U.S. presidential politics
How super PACs actually shape U.S. presidential politics