Commentary

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

Sam Liss to Head Harvard’s Office for Technology Development

Technology licensing and corporate partnerships are an important source of revenue for the University.

by Jonathan Shaw

Letters 7 Ware Who Teaches

Undergraduates, their classes, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Reviving the Purpose of American Higher Education

Pursuing their individual brands, colleges neglect the needs of higher education.

by Julie A. Reuben

When “Failure” Means Success

Learning how to make the most of setbacks at Harvard

by Josie Abugov

Creative Vulnerability and Childish Joy

A Harvard singing class that's about more than music

by Julie Chung

Letters to the Editor

Readers’ views on the Supreme Court, reparations, the humanities, and more

The View from Mass Hall

President Bacow on conversations with students

by Lawrence S. Bacow

Home, Harvard, and (Im)permanence

The complicated return to campus post-pandemic

by Sofia Andrade

Mum’s the Word

The endowment data drought, and the FAS dean’s downsized report

Letters to the Editor

EV’s, Frankfurter, Judaica, pandemic education, and more

The View from Mass Hall

President Bacow on critics constructive and otherwise

by Lawrence S. Bacow