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Veterans at Yale School of Nursing reflect on military service

November 8, 2024

In honor of Veterans Day, YSN has curated a collection of reflections from students, staff, faculty, and alumni about their military service and path to Yale.

How nonprofits and a habit of generosity power the U.S. blood supply

November 6, 2024

Curt Bailey ’99 M.B.A., CEO of Bloodworks Northwest, explains how the blood-supply system came to be and describes the strengths of a uniquely American system.

Architecture deanship named in honor of Edward P. Bass ’67, ’72 M.Arch.

November 6, 2024

The new endowment offers School of Architecture Dean Deborah Berke and future deans permanent support to realize their goals for the school and its community.

Yale Divinity alum stands up for exploited immigrants, child laborers

November 5, 2024

Steeped in the immigrant experience himself, Dax Crocker ’17 M.Div., ’18 S.T.M. is a community organizer in the fishing port of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

American Academy of Nursing honors contributions of YSN community

November 5, 2024

Yale School of Nursing faculty, alumni, and former postdocs are being honored by the American Academy of Nursing this week as new fellows and award winners.

Dorceta Taylor appointed Wangari Maathai Professor of Environmental Justice

October 20, 2024

A pioneering scholar, Dorceta Taylor has dedicated her career to dismantling barriers and fostering inclusivity within the environmental movement.

Gooding-Williams named the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Philosophy

October 18, 2024

Robert Gooding-Williams is a major figure in the contemporary philosophy of race and a leading historian of Black modern social and political philosophy.

From Yale Ph.D. to Nobel laureate in economics

October 16, 2024

When economist James A. Robinson ’93 Ph.D. won the Nobel Prize this week, he reflected on the lasting influence of his thesis advisor at Yale.

Yale Alumni Unscripted: Weili Cheng ’77

October 15, 2024

Cheng, former YAA executive director, gives an overview of YAA programs developed to help all alumni feel connected to each other and the university.

Yale Law alum’s idea on childcare drives the conversation, 25 years later

October 15, 2024

Jessica Sager ’99 J.D., just finishing law school, saw family childcare as a solution to a national problem.