Ada Perlman
Staff Reporter
ada.perlman@yale.edu
Ada Perlman is the Investigations Editor at the News. She previously covered religious life at Yale and in New Haven. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she is a junior in Pierson College studying Political Science and History.
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ADA PERLMAN
Divinity School Dean slams Trump’s USAID cuts

In a recent opinion piece for MSNBC, YDS Dean Gregory Sterling criticized President Trump’s cuts to USAID, calling them “anti-Christian at the core.”

March 4, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“As long as people unite, there is hope”: Yale community marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

The Ukraine House at Yale organized a vigil to commemorate the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion and encourage others to support the Ukrainian cause.

February 24, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“When I came to you as a stranger did you welcome me?”: STM hosts panel on Catholic perspectives on immigration

St. Thomas More Center hosted a panel focusing on how faith informs perspectives on recent immigration policy.

February 18, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
Two community organizations awarded Unsung Heroes prize

Amistad Catholic Worker and Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen were awarded $4,000 each from the Wessel Fund.

February 13, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
YCC advocates for streamlined exam accommodations

The Yale College Council is working with the administration to make rescheduling exams that conflict with religious obligations easier.

February 9, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
As IRIS faces federal funding suspension, local churches step in

The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme held a candlelight prayer vigil and fundraiser to support Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services.

February 6, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“People Helping People”: Faith groups respond to “Stop Work” order, Donate $10,000 to IRIS

Five congregations around the Southern Connecticut area donated $10,000 to Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services amidst a federal “Stop Work” order.

January 31, 2025

JAELA LANDOWSKI & ADA PERLMAN
Students launch Asian Jewish Union

The new affinity group has seen notable growth as it continues to promote and foster a community for Asian Jews through events, outreach and collaboration with other Yale organizations.

January 28, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“Forward together”: Reverend Barber speaks in MLK commemoration

In the University’s 25th annual commemoration, Reverend William Barber II spoke to a crowded Battell Chapel on politics, religion and the path forward.

January 27, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“Those sounds did not die in 1968”: Elm City Vineyard Church honors MLK

The church highlighted the role of music and the church in the Civil Rights Movement in a musical workshop on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

January 21, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
Extended dining now offered at Slifka Center

In response to student requests for extended dining hall hours, Slifka Center will now be open for dinner until 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

January 13, 2025