Chris Tillen
Staff Reporter
chris.tillen@yale.edu
Chris covers the Law School for the News. He is a sophomore in Morse College.
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NORA MOSES & CHRIS TILLEN
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.

November 11, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ & CHRIS TILLEN
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.

November 11, 2024

KARLA CORTES, YOLANDA WANG & CHRIS TILLEN
“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.

November 7, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN & HAILEY TALBERT
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.

November 6, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN & JAEHA JANG
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.

October 30, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN & BAALA SHAKYA
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.

October 25, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN
Yale Law School introduces numerous AI-focused initiatives

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

October 11, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN
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.

October 4, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN & NORA MOSES
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.

October 2, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN & ASHER BOISKIN
Yale Law School welcomes second class of Launchpad Scholars

With a cohort of 25, the Launchpad Scholars program seeks to build on the success of last year’s class with increased social events and aid with personal statements.

September 27, 2024

NORA MOSES & CHRIS TILLEN
Newly revived Yale College Republicans enters first semester

The News spoke to Yale Republicans President Manu Anpalagan about the club and its plans for the year, which he said doesn’t include campaigning or canvassing for the upcoming election.

September 25, 2024