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.

by Jonathan Shaw

An undergraduate documents the impact of rural banking in Ghana

An undergraduate documents the impact of microfinance and rural banking in Ghana.

by Nur Nasreen Ibrahim

An undergraduate finds that her attempts to blend in are lost in translation

An undergraduate journalism intern in France gets lost in translation, but found by new friends.

by Nathalie Miraval

Spending the summer at home a senior trades Fruit Loops for Fiber One

Spending the summer at home, a senior trades Fruit Loops for Fiber One

by Brett Rosenberg

An undergraduate journalism intern searches Seoul for the best "bingsu" dessert

An undergraduate journalism intern explores Korea's shaved-ice cafés—and her feelings about being a food writer.

by Jane Seo

Reading at Harvard, and in ancient Rome

Reading at the College, and in ancient Rome

by Madeleine Schwartz

Harvard at 400

Visions of the University in 2036

by Craig Lambert

Schooled in Life

Alumni on undergraduate education, then and now

by Nell Porter-Brown

A sampling of current Harvard undergraduate courses

A sampling of current undergraduate courses

Letters from readers

College crises, energy options, reefs at risk, home cooking, and more

A recent college graduate looks back to classes and forward to…what?

A recent college graduate looks back to classes and forward to…what?

by Sarah Zhang