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.
A final, post-graduation night at Harvard, recalled one year out
The night after Commencement, one year out
A Harvard undergraduate on growing up and taking risks
A Harvard undergraduate ponders growing up and taking risks.
by Maia Silber
Harvard students find not being connected is not really an option, but still…
Harvard students find that not being connected is not really an option, but still…
by Olivia Munk
President Faust describes how the Harvard community faced the winter of 2015
A letter from President Faust
Harvard College honor code
A letter from the editor
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