Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
12,000 Harvard Alumni File Amicus Brief in Funding Freeze Lawsuit
Alumni from every Harvard school and class since 1950 rally behind the University
by Nina Pasquini
AWOL from Academics
Behind students' increasing pull toward extracurriculars
by Aden Barton
Why Americans Love to Hate Harvard
The president emeritus on elite universities’ academic accomplishments—and a rising tide of antagonism
by Derek Bok
Winthrop Bell: Harvard Philosopher, MI6 Spy, and Early Forecaster of the Holocaust
Brief life of a philosopher and spy: 1884-1965
by Jason Bell
Yesterday’s News
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
Is Pedagogy About Us?
Questioning the intellectual rigor of bringing identity into the classroom
by Isabella Cho
Zelia Nuttall
Brief life of a remarkable anthropologist (1857-1933)
by Merilee Grindle
Yesterday’s News
Harvard Law School: the skating rink