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.
Drew Faust on One Harvard
A letter from President Faust
A letter from the editor
A letter from the editor on the humanities at Harvard
Letters on geoengineering, energy divestiture, drug discovery, and more
Letters on geoengineering, energy divestiture, drug discovery, and more
A culinarily challenged student learns life lessons in a Turkish cooking class.
A culinarily challenged student learns life lessons in a Turkish cooking class.
Letters on online gender equity, e-mail investigations, Dean John Monro
Letters on online gender equity, e-mail investigations, Dean John Monro, and more
A Harvard undergraduate contemplates cassettes and semesters
The Undergraduate contemplates cassettes and semesters.
A call for better succession planning in academic administration
A letter from the editor
Who is the most famous celebrity to give a Harvard Commencement address?
From presidents to Hollywood movie stars, Harvard has seen a multitude of famous Commencement speakers. Cast your vote for the most famous celebrity.
An alumna finds kindness in Boston in the wake of the marathon bombings
An alumna finds solace in Boston in the wake of the marathon bombings.
An Irish Harvard College student's local family
The Undergraduate, from Ireland, finds friendship in a local host family.