Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
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
HBS professor Clayton Christensen questions the future of higher education
The HBS professor predicts that online education will disrupt old models.
In Cuba with the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra—a timpanist's tale
An undergraduate writes about time travel, the "Communist clap," and odes to joy.
A Harvard researcher surveys the damage from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan
On Japan's Sanriku Coast, a researcher surveys the damage from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
by Akira Tsuda
Readers discuss: eating in or dining out?
Do we lose something important when we dine out too often? Join our reader discussion and weigh in on your side of the divide.
A senior ponders cultural capital, socioeconomic realities, and career choices
A senior ponders cultural capital, socioeconomic realities, and career choices.
by Sarah Zhang
A student tribute to mentor and medical anthropologist Arthur Kleinman
A student's tribute to medical anthropologist Arthur Kleinman
Nancy Koehn reviews Louis Hyman's "Debtor Nation"
Nancy Koehn reviews Louis Hyman's Debtor Nation: The History of America in Red Ink.