Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Harvard Football: Villanova 52, Harvard 7
The Crimson’s inaugural playoff appearance is nasty, brutish, and short.
Reviving the Purpose of American Higher Education
Pursuing their individual brands, colleges neglect the needs of higher education.
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
Mum’s the Word
The endowment data drought, and the FAS dean’s downsized report
The View from Mass Hall
President Bacow on conversations with students
Home, Harvard, and (Im)permanence
The complicated return to campus post-pandemic
Letters to the Editor
EV’s, Frankfurter, Judaica, pandemic education, and more
The View from Mass Hall
President Bacow on critics constructive and otherwise
“O” for Opportunity
The Supreme Court case, and articulating Harvard’s core values