Commentary

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

Harvard Symposium Tackles 400 Years of Homelessness in America

Professors explore the history of homelessness in the U.S., from colonial poor laws to today’s housing crisis

by Olivia Farrar

An undergraduate considers peers’ views on motherhood at an early age

The Undergraduate ponders a phenomenon both alien and familiar.

by Jessica Salley

Drew Faust on the value of the humanities

A letter from President Faust

A letter from the editor

A letter from the editor

Letters on loving L.A., Robert Frost, Keystone XL, and more

Letters on loving L.A., Robert Frost, Keystone XL, and more

Radcliffe's Tony Horwitz travels the Keystone XL pipeline

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Radcliffe Institute Fellow reports on a road trip.

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