Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Faculty Group Proposes Limits on A Grades
The grade inflation measure requires a full faculty vote, expected in the spring.
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
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
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
Harvard art historian Jennifer Roberts teaches the value of immersive attention
Teaching students the value of deceleration and immersive attention
Harvard’s Michael McElroy has a scenario for approving the Keystone XL Pipeline
Should the president approve construction?
A call for more support for Harvard humanities concentrators post-graduation
A Harvard humanities graduate's call to action