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In DeVane Lectures, historian to examine legacy of slavery and Civil War

April 10, 2024

In a semester-long lecture series open to the public, Yale’s David W. Blight will explore the history of slavery and its continued effects.

Yale President Peter Salovey’s legacy of leadership

April 10, 2024

As Yale’s 23rd president, Salovey has led the university toward a vision of unity, accessibility, innovation, and excellence.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to give Class Day address

April 10, 2024

Vice Admiral Murthy, the United States surgeon general and a prominent advocate for mental health and well-being, will be Yale’s 2024 Class Day speaker.

Awards celebrate those strengthening bonds between Yale and city

April 9, 2024

Eleven individuals and organizations from across Yale and New Haven were recognized during the annual Seton Elm-Ivy Awards ceremony on April 8.

Happy 93rd birthday, Sterling Memorial Library

April 9, 2024

At its dedication on April 11, 1931, Yale’s towering neo-Gothic library was described as “a very temple of the mind.”

Sun spot: Hundreds watch the solar eclipse at Yale’s observatory

April 8, 2024

Monday’s eclipse-viewing event at Yale’s Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium was a celebration of science, springtime, and sociability.

Michal Beth Dinkler named next Head of Timothy Dwight College

April 8, 2024

Michal Beth Dinkler, an associate professor of New Testament and early Christian literature, has been appointed the next head of Timothy Dwight College.

Patrick Vaccaro appointed Irénée du Pont Professor of Chemistry

April 8, 2024

Vaccaro’s research seeks to unravel fundamental aspects of molecular behavior.

Two Yale seniors selected as Gaither Junior fellows with Carnegie Endowment

April 8, 2024

The two Yale students are among 16 fellows who will spend a year working alongside senior scholars at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Yale Library opens submissions for senior essays for three annual prizes

April 5, 2024

Each winner receives a $500 award, and the winning essays are published on Eli Scholar, the library’s open-access publishing platform for Yale researchers.