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.
What was a white, Jewish Yankees fan doing singing with Kuumba at Fenway?
As the Kuumba Singers back up President Faust at Fenway Park, a student learns more about life than she ever imagined when she came to Harvard.
Why one summer intern wasn't annoyed to be asked to fetch coffee
Notes on a summer of newsprint, headlines—and coffee
Excerpt from "Because It Is Wrong," by Charles and Gregory Fried
Father and son, lawyer and philosopher debate torture, surveillance, and presidential power
At a botany institute in China, finding hope for the country's environment
A summer naturalist in China
by Lulu Tsao
School-sick: an undergraduate misses college after a summer abroad
Realizing you miss college after a summer abroad
Halfway through college, decisions close in
The Undergraduate, halfway through the College, finds time speeding up, in academics and in life.
One undergraduate's summer, growing up—and not
A Cambridge summer: growing up—and not
Readers weigh in on prosecuting for government actions in the wake of 9/11
Readers discuss executive power and the law; torture; and prosecution for government acts in the wake of the terror attacks. Read their opinions and share yours.
College student discovers fringe benefits in a 9-to-5 job
An undergraduate enjoys Cambridge on a saner summer schedule.
Arthur Kleinman on the societal and medical ramifications of caregiving
A scholar experiences the moral acts that come before—and go beyond—modern medicine.