Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Adopts Reforms as Higher Ed Turmoil Continues
University creates new “interfaith engagement” role; Columbia, Brown settle with the government.
Raising Voices
Saying things unsaid since October 7
Letters from our readers
Leadership crisis, Israel and Gaza, “Undergraduate” Insights
Darker Days
The current disquiets compared to Harvard’s Vietnam-era traumas
by Primus VI
AWOL from Academics
Behind students' increasing pull toward extracurriculars
by Aden Barton
Winthrop Bell: Harvard Philosopher, MI6 Spy, and Early Forecaster of the Holocaust
Brief life of a philosopher and spy: 1884-1965
by Jason Bell
Why Americans Love to Hate Harvard
The president emeritus on elite universities’ academic accomplishments—and a rising tide of antagonism
by Derek Bok
Headlines from Harvard’s history
The Carpenter Center celebrated
A Look in the Mirror
Challenges for Harvard governance and leadership
Cambridge 02138
The campus sundered, stem cell research, voting, and more
Square Scribes
Harvard Square retailers’ tales—and a changing local scene
by Primus VI