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

A recent alumnus reflects on grade inflation at Harvard College

Harvard, grading, and taking the training wheels off

by Michael Zuckerman

Harvard alumni reflect on their Teach for America experiences

Recent Teach for American alumni share reflections on the controversial program.

by Michael Zuckerman

Why one undergraduate transferred to Harvard

Why one undergraduate transferred to Harvard

by Noah B. Pisner

Drew Faust on "Where Is Harvard?”

A letter from President Faust

Harvard Magazine's new layout

Harvard Magazine's new layout explained

Letters on patience and learning, Edward Everett, House life

Letters on patience and learning, Edward Everett, House life

A Harvard senior reflects on coping with dashed hopes and seizing opportunities

Coping with dashed hopes and seizing opportunities

by Jessica Salley

Derek Bok of Harvard on U.S. higher education, reviewed by Richard Morrill

Derek Bok’s new book on higher education in America, reviewed by Richard Morrill

by Richard L. Morrill

Letters on the humanities, the Internet, Alzheimer’s care

On the humanities, the Internet, Alzheimer’s care, and more

A letter from the editor

An editor's guide to this issue’s perspectives on teaching and learning