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.
An undergraduate travels to Namibia to participate in WorldTeach
An undergraduate travels to Namibia in the hope that, by flinging herself to a faraway place, she will figure things out.
Reader letters on Harvard's 375th, Mary Berenson, energy options, and more
Harvard @375, Mary Berenson, energy options, colleges in crisis, and more
Private colleges maintain value, say educators Richard Chait and Zachary First
Two scholars of higher education buck the negative tide.
David Nathan reviews Brent R. Stockwell's book on drug development
David Nathan reviews Brent R. Stockwell's "The Quest for the Cure"
Student voices from the 375th: braving the rain to enjoy parade and dancing
A student account of a memorably wet 375th anniversary gala.
Student voices from the 375th: an anniversary gala where nothing goes as planned
At a 375th birthday party that was months in the planning, nothing goes as planned.
Student voices from the 375th: mud makes the anniversary gala more fun
An undergraduate decides that the mud makes the 375th anniversary more fun.
by Isabel Ruane
Harvard Business School perspective on the 375th anniversary gala
A dispatch from the Business School's anniversary celebration
Harvard students and leaders commemorate September 11
The University community bears witness with music, words, and fellowship.
An undergraduate volunteer looks at Ghana's growing private-school system
An undergraduate captures Ghana's growing private-school system in photographs.