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.

Why college friendships are special

Why college friendships are special

by Melanie E. Long

Harvard student's summer research job

An undergraduate in Cambridge discovers a new way of enjoying her "intellectual Wheaties."

by Brett Rosenberg

Readers discuss their experiences and opinions on dropping out of Harvard

Did you drop out? Did someone you know? Share your stories and opinions.

Blogs from China and Paris by former Harvard Magazine Ledecky Fellows

Former Ledecky fellows blog about college counseling in Shenzhen, China; and about language, tourism, and advertising in Paris.

I Saw You Harvard

Anonymous voices from the lonely Harvard crowd

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

On Harvard governance and management

On University governance and management

Readers discuss the Internet's impact on social life

Does the Internet augment or prevent meaningful human interaction? Tell us what you think.

Anticipating your five-year college reunion

Anticipating the fifth reunion

by Phoebe Kosman

Class luncheons foster deep friendships

Fiftieth-reunion reflections on classmates' enduring ties

by Ron Goodman