Ben Raab
Staff Reporter
https://twitter.com/BenHRaab | ben.raab@yale.edu
Ben Raab covers faculty and academics at Yale and writes about the Yale men's basketball team. Originally from New York City, Ben is a sophomore in Pierson college pursuing a double major in history and political science.
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BEN RAAB
Yale endowment grows 1.8 percent

Although Yale’s investments grew this year, the value of the endowment dipped after also accounting for budget disbursements and gifts.

October 11, 2023

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Joseph Solodow, ‘universally admired’ professor and scholar of Latin literature, dies at 76

Solodow is remembered for his commitment to teaching and his love for the intricacies of Latin language.

October 10, 2023

ESMA OKUTAN & BEN RAAB
School of Management to establish new Swensen Asset Management Institute

The institute is supported by a $20 million gift honoring late endowment investment chief David Swensen.

September 27, 2023

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‘The Salovey soft touch’: Professors weigh in on Salovey’s tenure, presidential search

Though most professors declined to comment on the University’s ongoing presidential search, those that did praised outgoing University President Peter Salovey while outlining the qualities they hope to see in his successor.

September 21, 2023

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University reports record-high ladder faculty headcount

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science have reached a total headcount of 721, achieving a goal set over a decade ago.

September 19, 2023

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Administration, faculty consider AI use in the classroom

Professors discuss their views on how to handle AI use and University policy with the News.

September 12, 2023

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All three of Yale College’s most popular fall 2023 courses are economics classes

The economics department topped the list of Yale’s most popular courses this semester, with STEM courses close behind.

September 8, 2023

BEN RAAB
CS50 introduces AI teaching assistant

Yale’s CS50 course will give students access to an AI chatbot that can provide around-the-clock assistance.

September 7, 2023

BEN RAAB
Jackson fellow Robert Malley under investigation for allegedly mishandling classified documents

Malley, the U.S. special envoy to Iran, was announced as a Jackson fellow two months after being put on unpaid leave by the State Department.

August 31, 2023

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TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & BEN RAAB
After pay raise, incoming FroCos continue their push for higher wages

Yale calls its first-year counselor program a “hallmark” of its undergraduate advising system. Under this model, the College hires a select group of seniors to […]

June 17, 2023

ANIKA ARORA SETH & BEN RAAB
Admissions office concludes largest-ever Bulldog Days

Over 1,400 admitted students and 800 family members traveled to New Haven this week to explore Yale’s campus before the May 1 matriculation deadline.

April 28, 2023