Commentary

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

Memorial Church

Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues

University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Corita Kent’s a man you can lean on (1966) plays with its medium: screenprints are not reversed in the making, but her image is.

Harvard Professor on Printmaking

An art historian analyzes an overlooked medium.

by Murray Whyte

May 1976, John Finley’s last lecture, Sanders Theatre

The Remarkable Master of Eliot House at Harvard

Brief life of a masterful House Master: 1904-1995

by Constantine Archimedes Valhouli

Illustration of Harvard fencer competing in Paris Olympics 1924

Harvard History Roundup

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Duplicate Copies: A note to readers

Rationalizing mailing to ensure service

Disruptions to Harvard's 2023-2024 Academic Year

Diminished academic freedom, endangered disciplines, lost academic focus, and more

Letters from our readers

Climate change, COVID-19, housing inequity

Winthrop House

Harvard Considers Request to Rename Winthrop House

Harvard’s process for considering denaming requests is tested for the first time.

by Nina Pasquini

Harvard Lampoon Donates Historic Materials to University Archives

University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials

by Nina Pasquini

"Doonesbury" comic nominating Duke for Harvard president

Harvard Degree Honorands Connected through the Wright Brothers

Three honorands connected in time through Wilbur and Orville Wright, the fathers of aviation

by Primus VI

A cartoon of lobster and other foods for Harvard reunions

Headlines from Harvard’s history

Headlines from Harvard’s history