Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
How AI Is Reshaping Supply Chains
Harvard Kennedy School lecturer on using AI to strengthen supply chains
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.
Letters on same-sex marriage, cardiac care, engineering in Allston
Letters on same-sex marriage, cardiac care, engineering in Allston
Harvard's William Julius Wilson and others on long-term unemployed
Paths toward employment for low-income blacks and Latinos
The Undergraduate reflects on mentoring and community
The Undergraduate reflects on mentoring and community.
Letters on placebos, memorable McKinlock bell, and paramedics
Placebos, memorable McKinlock bell, paramedics
Children’s Hospital Boston’s David G. Nathan celebrates progress in pediatrics
David G. Nathan on watching his patients grow up and flourish
The Undergraduate discovers doubt is the place from which to start
The Undergraduate discovers that doubt is the place from which to start.