Commentary

In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.

Making Waves with Philosophy

A conversation with Harvard professor Michael Sandel

by Lydialyle Gibson

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

Boosting faculty-student ties

Boosting faculty-student ties

by Melanie E. Long

Readers discuss the "Nonstop" lives of today's college students

Share your thoughts on the feature article "Nonstop," and see what other readers have to say.

Undergraduates and "great books"

Harvard undergraduates and the "great books" puzzle

by Spencer Lee Lenfield

How Harvard uses its endowment

A columnist challenges the use of the endowment, and argues for placing much higher priority on educating more College students.