Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Letters on climate change, China’s gains, palliative care, and more
Climate change, China’s gains, palliative care
A Harvard student reflects on undergraduates giving and taking care
Coping with what the college brochures don’t tell you
by Melanie Wang
A letter from the editor on Harvard's construction costs
A letter from the editor on Harvard’s construction costs
President Drew Faust on Harvard’s cosmopolitan community and connections
A letter from President Faust
Letters on publishing, women’s safety, football
Publishing, women’s safety, football
Howard Gardner’s lecture on beauty prompts an undergraduate epiphany
Howard Gardner, the French Revolution, and I
by Olivia Munk
Ancient Greece, Rome, and their neighbors offer guidance on current crises
Timely insights from an ancient field
Harvard Undergraduate theater from a participant's perspective
An insider’s take on a major extracurricular interest
by Olivia Munk
A letter from the editor: assessing Harvard Management Company
A letter from the editor: assessing Harvard Management Company
President Drew Faust on initiatives giving students public-service opportunities
A letter from President Faust