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.
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
An undergraduate tries a hard and unfamiliar computer course.
The Undergraduate takes a chance on a hard and unfamiliar course.
by Sarah Zhang
Michael Bernath reviews Adam Goodheart's book "1861: The Civil War Awakening"
At its sesquicentennial, a fresh, revealing narrative of the advent of the Civil War
Letters from readers
Coup in Iran, Obama's democracy, squash