Chris Tillen
Staff Reporter
chris.tillen@yale.edu
Chris Tillen is the University Editor for the News. Previously, Chris covered the Law School and Student Life. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Chris is a junior in Morse majoring in Economics and Humanities.
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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

JOSIE REICH, CHRIS TILLEN, HAILEY TALBERT & KARLA CORTES
ANALYSIS: Could Yale face post-affirmative action lawsuits?

The News spoke with seven legal experts who are divided on whether Yale could face litigation regarding the class of 2028’s maintained diversity.

September 17, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN
New Law School Center for Jewish and Israeli Law to pioneer research

On Sept. 3, the Howard Wexler Brodie Center for Jewish and Israeli Law hosted Justice of the Israeli Supreme Court Daphne Barak-Erez for its inaugural event.

September 17, 2024

CHRIS TILLEN & NORA MOSES
Yalies return motivated, inspired from the Democratic National Convention

Two weeks ago, several Yale students attended the Democratic National Convention in a range of capacities. The four students who spoke with the News said they felt energized by the enthusiasm among young voters at the convention.

September 3, 2024

NORA MOSES & CHRIS TILLEN
New Yalies4Harris group aims to boost youth support for the Harris-Walz presidential ticket at Yale

Formed by five Yale seniors in late July, Yalies4Harris operates as a temporary branch of Yale College Democrats that seeks to inspire energy for the Harris-Walz campaign on campus and across the country.

September 2, 2024

KARLA CORTES & CHRIS TILLEN
Students share mixed reactions to Yale President-elect McInnis

The News spoke with seven Yale students who expressed a range of opinions on Maurie McInnis' upcoming tenure as the University’s 24th president and the presidential search.

June 10, 2024