David Shimer
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CALHOUN TO REMAIN; “MASTER” TO BECOME “HEAD”

The University will retain the name of Calhoun College but replace the title of residential college master with “head of college.” A high-ranking administrator with […]

Pauli Murray LAW ’65, Benjamin Franklin honored

The two new residential colleges will be named for Anna Pauline Murray ’65 J.S.D., ’79 Hon. D.Div and Benjamin Franklin 1753 Hon. M.A., University President Peter Salovey announced Wednesday evening.

Daniela Brighenti
Calhoun, Murray & Franklin: Community condemns decisions

The University will retain the name of Calhoun College but replace the title of residential college master with “head of college.”

Majority of students say change Calhoun, keep “master”

In the coming days, three naming debates that have dominated campus conversations throughout the academic year — the title of residential college “master,” the potential renaming of Calhoun College and the names of the two new residential colleges — will be resolved.

Samantha Power to headline Class Day

Review: Game of Thrones Season Six, Episode One

Each week, twins Adam and David Shimer analyze the latest episode of Game of Thrones from the perspective of a non-book reader.

Samantha Power to speak at Class Day

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power ’92 will be the speaker at this year’s Class Day on Sunday, May 22.

Masters recommended eliminating title

As University President Peter Salovey prepares to announce several major naming decisions, the News has confirmed that the Council of Masters recommended that the title of residential college “master” be eliminated.

Donor looks at big picture

Stephen Schwarzman ’69 has been actively communicating his broader vision for the Schwarzman Center to University leaders since donating $150 million to Yale in May […]

University leaders discuss cultural heritage at conference

On Wednesday, renowned scholars and leaders from more than 30 universities from around the world gathered on West Campus as part of the United Nations […]

Students anticipate naming announcements

Salovey said the names of the two new residential colleges, as well as the potential renaming of Calhoun College and the elimination of the title master, will be announced in the coming weeks.