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.
Super PACs and their effect on U.S. presidential politics
How super PACs actually shape U.S. presidential politics
The Undergraduate looks at 1969 and Reclaim HLS
The Undergraduate looks at 1969 and Reclaim HLS
A letter from President Faust about the Harvard Teacher Fellows
President Faust writes about the Harvard Teacher Fellows
Letters on eugenics, the Overseers’ election, the Law School shield, and more
Readers respond to articles on eugenics, the Overseers’ election, the Law School shield, and more.
A Harvard take on Princeton's strategic plan
Harvard's opportunity for strategic planning
Harvard economist Richard Freeman on the risks of robotization of the economy
Most people’s jobs are at risk of becoming robotized, argues labor economist Richard Freeman.
A letter from President Faust about Harvard’s “science and medicine” community
President Faust on Harvard’s “science and medicine” community
Letters on migration, capital punishment, House “masters,” and more
Readers respond to articles on migration, capital punishment, House “masters,” and more.
Room for improvement in Harvard's Wintersession
Room for improvement in Wintersession
Approaching Arabic at Harvard
An undergraduate reflects on learning a language.