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.

by Dick Friedman

The Undergraduate looks at 1969 and Reclaim HLS

The Undergraduate looks at 1969 and Reclaim HLS

by Jenny Gathright

A letter from President Faust about the Harvard Teacher Fellows

President Faust writes about the Harvard Teacher Fellows

by Drew Gilpin Faust

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

by John S. Rosenberg

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.

by Richard B. Freeman

A letter from President Faust about Harvard’s “science and medicine” community

President Faust on Harvard’s “science and medicine” community

by Drew Gilpin Faust

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.

by Idrees Kahloon

Harvard alumna cycles the world to collect 1,001 stories on climate change

Devi K. Lockwood cycles the world to collect 1,001 stories about water and climate change 

by Devi K. Lockwood