Esma Okutan
Staff Reporter
Esma Okutan is the graduate schools reporter for the News. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, she is a sophomore in Jonathan Edwards studying economics.
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Former ambassador to Russia discusses the impact of the Ukrainian war on U.S.-Russia relations

At a Wednesday talk held at the Jackson School of Global Affairs, John Sullivan looked back on his experiences as an ambassador in Russia when the country invaded Ukraine.

Human rights advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks at the Jackson School

Alona Verbytska, human rights advisor to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, spoke on Wednesday about alleged war crimes in Russian-occupied territories.

Jackson School hosts conversation with best-selling author and journalist Chris Whipple

Whipple provided insight into the inner circle of president Joe Biden and decision-making processes in the White House.

Jing Tsu and Pericles Lewis discuss humanism in a time of U.S.-China polarization

As part of the Dean’s Dialogue Series, Professor Jing Tsu discussed her recently published book and focused on language as a way of understanding modern China.

Native American Cultural Center showcases student and faculty talents at Indigenous Arts Night

Indigenous artists and performers at Yale collaborated to put together a celebration of Indigenous arts and culture.

Entrepreneurship in art course brings together business and arts students

The course was designed to give students a first-hand insight into the lives of entrepreneurs in the art market.

School of Management hosts conversation on private equity and global infrastructure

Andrew Cross, chief financial officer of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank, discussed how the bank contributes to environmental sustainability and economic development in Asia.

Yale-led study reveals habitat loss threats for 91 African carnivores

A study at the School of the Environment produced a novel strategy for assessing range contraction risks as part of conservation planning efforts.

Yale to study mass casualty prevention strategies through Italian partnership

The collaboration with the University of Rome Tor Vergata will focus on creating global military response training, detection strategies, antidotes and treatments in cases of major events.

Jackson School of Global Affairs announces three new senior fellows for 2022-2023

The new senior fellows include a former foreign service officer and African finance and consulting leaders.

Three schools collaborate for special course on private equity in Asia

Held simultaneously in Singapore and New Haven, students from Yale College, the Yale School of Management and Yale-NUS can take a special five-week, non-credit course on private equity in Asia.