Commentary

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

Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard

The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.

by Jonathan Shaw

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

Harvard art historian Jennifer Roberts teaches the value of immersive attention

Teaching students the value of deceleration and immersive attention

by Jennifer L. Roberts

A rising Harvard senior offers advice to her younger self

A rising senior offers advice to the first-year she once was.

by Cherone Duggan