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.
When Harvard becomes “Ha Fu”
How Harvard is regarded in China, America’s largest source of international students
by Zara Zhang
Bavarian lawsuit pits wind-energy firm against farmers
A recent Harvard Law graduate recounts a case in Bavaria.
An undergraduate muses on why everyone at Harvard runs late
Students can be seven minutes late, and still “on time”—only at Harvard.
by Zara Zhang
Harvard Commencement addresses Drew Faust, Deval Patrick
President Drew Faust, Governor Deval L. Patrick, and others weigh in during ROTC and Commencement exercises.
A Harvard undergraduate discovers science
A Gen Ed course teaches a booklover about science, and her parents.
by Melanie Wang
President Faust on Harvard outreach to low-income applicants
A letter from President Faust
Letters on scarcity, energy options, David Ferry, home schooling, and more
Scarcity, energy options, David Ferry, home schooling, and more
Measuring the worth of higher education
A letter from the editor
Rosabeth Moss Kanter on solving America’s infrastructure problems
Rosabeth Moss Kanter on solving America’s infrastructure problems
The economics of a Boston Olympics analyzed
An economic analyst of sports dissects the assumptions behind Boston's bid for the 2024 Olympics.