Commentary

In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.

How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains

Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains

by Olivia Farrar

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

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

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