Author Archives: Julia Zorthian

Sources say Egyptology professor John Darnell was head of the search committee that appointed Colleen Manassa ’01 GRD ’05 as assistant professor.
University

Details emerge about Darnell suspension
By and January 17, 2013 • 0
A week after John Darnell's resignation, details on his violations of University policy and suspension from the Yale faculty have begun to emerge.
From left, Provost Benjamin Polak is congratulated by University President-elect Peter Salovey and President Richard Levin.
University

Polak brings economic expertise to new role
By and January 15, 2013 • 0
Economics professor Benjamin Polak has spent the past few nights lying awake in bed, contemplating his role as Yale’s next provost.
Polak named provost
University

BREAKING: Economics chair Polak named provost
By , and January 14, 2013 • 0
Two-month provost search ends with ceremony in Luce Hall.
University

BREAKING: New provost to be appointed today
By and January 14, 2013 • 0
Yale administrators will announce the University's next provost at 4:15 p.m.
University

Darnell suspended following affair with fellow professor, former student
By and January 14, 2013 • 0
Four individuals with close ties to the department said Darnell's policy violations involve NELC assistant professor Colleen Manassa ’01 GRD ’05.
University

Darnell resigns as dept chair following relationship with student
By and January 10, 2013 • 0
Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Chair John Darnell agreed to a one-year suspension from the Yale faculty.
University

Family, friends remember Austrevich
By December 29, 2012 • 0
Miles Austrevich, who planned to enroll in Yale's class of 2017, died on Dec. 23 after a four-year battle with brain cancer.
University

Committee proposes online courses
By and December 5, 2012 • 0
A Yale committee on online education recommended the University offer online for-credit courses to undergraduates and the public.
University

Committee recommends online courses
By and December 4, 2012 • 0
A Yale College committee recommended that the University begin offering online courses for students and the general public.
University

Salovey, Levin share decisions
By November 29, 2012 • 0
Before Nov. 8, 2012, there was no need for distinction when referring to the only Yale president on campus.
University President Richard Levin is reportedly under consideration for U.S. Treasury Secretary.
University

Levin’s life after Yale an open question
By November 12, 2012 • 0
For University President Richard Levin, Monday, July 1, 2013, will be unlike any other Monday of the past two decades.
University

Pres. search ends abruptly
By and November 9, 2012 • 0
Competing presidential searches may have forced Yale to select its new president sooner than expected.