Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Your Views on Harvard’s Standoff, Antisemitism, and More
Readers comment on the controversial July-August cover, authoritarianism, and scientific research.
Letters from readers
The meaning of life, diabetes, Gandhi, burlesque
Clayton Christensen and Michael Horn discuss the crisis in U.S. higher education
Disruptive change comes to American higher education
The case for electrification to help solve energy and climate concerns
Reducing our dependence on imported oil—while addressing the threat of climate change
50th reunioner Thomas Pepper ’61 examines unexpected changes in world values
On the eve of his reunion, Thomas Pepper ’61 offers 50 years of the big picture
A "Nook" for my book? One undergraduate says she'd rather have the real thing
An undergraduate decides she'd rather have the real thing.
Discussion: was pondering the meaning of life part of your Harvard experience?
Were conversations about the meaning of life part of your Harvard experience? Should they be? Join our reader discussion.
As Harvard turns 375, readers discuss how the University can improve
As Harvard celebrates its 375th, discuss with other readers how Harvard shaped your life and what improvements it can make for future anniversaries.
Readers offer examples of teaching that worked
Readers recall effective, innovative education—and more Faculty of Arts and Sciences “conversations” on pedagogy.
Excerpt: Joe Roman's "Listed: Dispatches from America's Endangered Species Act"
On learning from nature and the Endangered Species Act
by Joe Roman
Letters from readers
Quotable Harvard, Vietnam, polygyny