Recall John Cooke

John Cooke has had his word. Now we get to have ours.

Time for the Left To Reclaim Academic Freedom

Academic freedom is a progressive force. Progressives should remember that.

I’m a Progressive. Here’s Why I’m Glad Harvard’s New Provost Isn’t.

John F. Manning ’82, Harvard’s newly minted interim provost, is a conservative. He’s also an exceptional pick.

HUA Meeting 3/4/24

Harvard Can Kill the Diversity-Excellence Dichotomy

We must remind the world of our selectivity and rigor by tightening standards in undergraduate admissions and faculty hiring.

Harvard Doesn’t Need a President, Yet

Harvard has no permanent president. Let’s keep it that way — for now.

With New Fund, Ackman Cashes In

The Ackman Show channeled America’s hate and hope, pitting the nation against itself. Now it’s time to pay up.

Harvard Shouldn’t Do Activism

Are we a school or a brand or a research lab? Are we political or apolitical? Are we a venue for debate or instruction? Do we exist for students or society?

One for Me, One for You: Garber’s Parallel Task Forces Are a Good Start

Garber's two new task forces could signal the beginning of a new age of leadership at Harvard.

Give Me a Vengeful Harvard

Our president must know that Harvard is at war with the right and losing.

Harvard’s Old Presidential Model Is Dead. Here’s a New One.

Our next president must be everything President Gay should have been but failed to be.