Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit
Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University
by Nina Pasquini
An Academic Agenda
How the administration might pursue Harvard’s core mission, pare bureaucracy, and promote Veritas
“Find Yourself a Teacher…”
President Garber’s Morning Prayers
by John S. Rosenberg
Convocation 2024: The New Crew Redux
Welcoming the class of 2028 to a challenged Harvard
by John S. Rosenberg
Alan Garber’s Opening Words
Harvard president welcomes students, foresees conflict in the year ahead.
by Lydialyle Gibson
What Goes Unseen
The quiet conversations that defined Harvard during a viral year
by Isabella Cho
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Master Finley, whales’ speech, Harvard values
Widsom of the Aged
Alumni perspectives on Harvard in crisis, and signs of a changed community
by Primus VI
“Volts of Your Own Spirit”
Seamus Heaney writes to Helen Vendler.
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Crimson Construction
Post-pandemic campus building resumes on a massive scale.
by Jack R. Trapanick