Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Are “Little Red Dots” Keys to Understanding the Early Universe?
Harvard-Smithsonian astrophysicist Fabio Pacucci explains one of cosmology’s newest mysteries
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