Chris Tillen
Staff Reporter
Chris covers the Law School for the News. He is a sophomore in Morse College.
Author Archive
ANALYSIS: No consistent trend across Yale’s graduate schools admissions post-affirmative action

The Yale School of Management saw an increase in students of color yet a decrease in underrepresented students of color. The Law School and the Jackson School both saw a decrease in the share of students of color.

Yale community honors Veterans Day

Over the last few days, the University has paid homage to veterans across the Yale community through ceremonies and speaker events in honor of Veterans Day.

Yale College dean defends University response to campus protests at Buckley event

During an interview at Buckley’s 14th annual conference, Dean of Yale College Pericles Lewis publicly defended Yale’s response to the campus protests, which has been criticized for being both too relaxed and too harsh.

Vivek Ramaswamy LAW ’13 talks Trump’s victory, conservatism at Yale

Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential primary contender and Trump cabinet hopeful, spoke at the Buckley Institute’s 14th annual conference and the Shabtai Society.

“Quiet acceptance and a quiet grief”: Yalies react to Trump victory

After Donald Trump’s reelection to the U.S. presidency early Wednesday morning, Yale students expressed mixed feelings at community gatherings, rallies and reflection events.

Yale alums face high-stakes Senate, House races in 2024 election

Yalies face off in the election, with victories in Missouri, Minnesota, Rhode Island and New Hampshire coupled with the defeat of incumbent Sherrod Brown in Ohio.

ANALYSIS: How the 2024 election could impact international students at Yale

The News spoke with international undergraduates, graduates and professors on how a Harris or Trump administration could affect visas and green cards.

ANALYSIS: 2024 election and Supreme Court, in higher education and beyond

The News spoke with six legal experts about how SCOTUS under a Trump or Harris administration would impact higher education and civil liberties.

Yale Law School introduces numerous AI-focused initiatives

Driven by faculty members, YLS focuses on AI developments in the legal field.

Law School sees drop in diversity post-affirmative action

The Yale Law School class of 2027, the first admitted without affirmative action, saw a 12 percent decrease in the share of students of color.

JD Vance LAW ’13 faces Tim Walz at VP debate

Over 700 Yalies followed the vice-presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz at watch parties across campus.