Rachel Treisman
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Community to start search for dean

The University has yet to release information about the process for selecting his successor, but there is recent precedent that indicates one path the University may take.

Faculty uneasy about federal funding under Trump

Yale faculty members have mixed feelings about federal research funding under Donald Trump’s presidency. Many say the prospects for funding look bleak, while others are hopeful that Trump will be a boon for medical research.

Davenport head to step down after 16 years

Longtime Davenport Head of College Richard Schottenfeld will step down from his role at the end of June.

New committee to consider 21st century teaching

Yale launched a new exploratory committee last week to examine the unique challenges and untried techniques of teaching undergraduates in the 21st century.

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Post-election workshop attracts 1000

Almost 1,000 undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and other members of the Yale community crowded into the Yale Law School auditorium Monday evening as music played and fliers circulated, launching a two-hour symposium aimed at addressing potential consequences of Donald Trump’s unexpected presidency.

Seven Yale faculty inducted into honorary academy

Five Yale professors were inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences this year.

Dinner celebrates junior faculty prizes

A celebratory Nov. 2 dinner at Zinc recognized economics professor Amanda Kowalski, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science Judy Cha and history professor Paul Sabin for their prize-winning work. Kowalski and Cha were each awarded the Arthur Greer Memorial Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication or Research in the natural or social sciences, and Sabin won the Samuel and Ronnie Heyman Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication or Research by a junior faculty member.

Faculty, admins process Trump victory

Headlines proclaiming the name of the newest president-elect greeted members of the Yale community Wednesday morning, ushering in a period of reflection on the election’s […]

Julia Henry
Trump victory leaves students reeling

Trump’s unexpected victory in the 2016 presidential election early Wednesday morning sent shockwaves across Yale’s campus. Many Yale students watching the election around campus — in dorms, classrooms and residential college butteries — expressed surprise and disappointment.

Election will direct country, make history

Much has been written of the mudslinging, drama and collective despair of the 2016 presidential election, but as two campaigns draw to a close, the historic nature of the 2016 election is increasingly evident to Yale professors and historians.

Administration begins faculty mentorship program

The Yale administration has created a faculty mentoring program to help new nontenured ladder faculty members integrate into the community and hear their feedback on the faculty recruitment process.