Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Jack Reardon and Walter Cabot, Remembered
Plus, veteran higher education leader Thomas Ehrlich reflects on university curricula for his 70th reunion
by Primus VI
Why one undergraduate transferred to Harvard
Why one undergraduate transferred to Harvard
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?