John Kerry ’66 and Marian Wright Edelman ’63 L.L.B. have dedicated their lives to service – to country, cause, and helping under-resourced children around the world. On May 12, these two luminaries will lend their efforts to the university’s signature...
Being a first-generation or low-income student can be challenging, confusing, and oftentimes overwhelming. But the rewards are immense, and the community you join welcomes you with open arms — and with a network that will support you for years to come....
Faculty members Jay Gitlin ’71, ’74 Mus.M., ’02 Ph.D. and Meg Urry are this year’s recipients of the Howard R. Lamar Faculty Awards, presented annually to faculty who have made significant contributions to alumni programs and demonstrated exemplary...
The Association of Yale Alumni Board of Governors convened over the weekend in New Haven for its April gathering, wrapping up the academic year with meetings focusing on board initiatives to connect and engage alumni.
The AYA board meets four times per...
Since its inception, Yale Day of Service has functioned as a celebration of service, of giving back to local communities, fostering year-round engagement, and connecting alumni in local towns around the world.
On May 12, Yale Day of Service will celebrate...
Departure from Dallas was 5 a.m. on Friday, providing suitable time to travel cross-country and arrive in New Haven for lunch and a subsequent talk. After the event, it was straight back to Texas, with obligations filling the docket for Saturday.
It was a...
In her time as a Yale volunteer, Nancy Stratford ’77 has co-founded the YaleWomen shared interest group, chaired the Yale Alumni Fund, and served on the 1977 Class Council and as an Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) board member. She is also a past...
The Yale Medal is the highest honor presented by the Association of Yale Alumni (AYA), awarded annually to members of the Yale family for their individual service to the university. This year’s recipients run the gamut of the alumni experience,...
The Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) Board of Governors held its first full session of the academic year last week at The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. It was the inaugural meeting for the AYA’s new board and executive officers.
Newly minted chair Nancy...