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.
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Trailblazer in Space Science: The Legacy of Harvard's Ursula B. Marvin
Brief life of a pioneering planetary geologist: 1921-2018
Origin Stories
Eminent professors’ life foundations
by Primus VI
Letters from our readers
Climate change, philanthropy, the GSAS naming gift
Not Sporting?
Crimson athletics meets the transfer portal, compensation for student names and images, different demographics, and other looming threats
Uncharted Territory
A recent graduate thinks about what is means to take unconventional paths after Harvard.
by Josie Abugov
Henry Rosovsky Memorial Service May 31
President Bacow invites the community to remember a Harvard giant.
The Eviction of the Bow & Arrow Press
The Adams House space that gave the letterpress studio its name will become a student common room.
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Readers’ views about healthy diets, teachers off the tenure track, mitzvot, and more
Farewell
Taking his leave, President Bacow concludes that truly, “At Harvard, wonders never cease.”