Isobel McClure
Staff Reporter
isobel.mcclure@yale.edu
Isobel McClure is a staff reporter under the University Desk, covering student policy and affairs. She also serves as Head Copy Editor for the News. Originally from New York City, Isobel is a sophomore in Pauli Murray College, majoring in English with a certificate in French.
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ARIELA LOPEZ & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Individual arrested in Bass for carrying two fake weapons

Yale Police Department Lieutenant Jay Jones said that the arrested individual was “probably not” a Yale affiliate, though the police chief said their identity is yet undetermined.

April 4, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Trump wants to dismantle the DOE. Experts warn that financial support at Yale could be at risk

Over the past weeks, the Trump administration has moved to dismantle the Department of Education. The reduction in the department’s workforce – and its potential dismantlement – could impact access to higher education.

April 2, 2025

KARLA CORTES & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Branford dining hall tangoes with new mango sorbet

After Branford’s soft serve was replaced with pomegranate raspberry and chocolate due to supply chain issues, Yale Hospitality has rotated the previous fruit sorbet with a new mango flavor.

April 1, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
DATA: Curious about studying abroad? Trends show Yalies take their studies worldwide

The News analyzed the Office of International and Summer Programs’ data on Yale student experiences studying abroad.

March 27, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE & JERRY GAO
Education Department launches investigation into Yale’s partnership with diversity program

The announcement cites Yale’s partnership with The PhD Project — an organization which aims to bolster diversity amongst business school faculty — as a potential violation of the Feb. 14 “Dear Colleague” letter which ordered schools to end race-conscious programs.

March 16, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Yale releases FroCo decisions

Applicants to the first year counselor program were notified about admissions results on Friday afternoon as Yale begins preparations to welcome the class of 2029.

February 26, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Tour guide program receives over 200 applications

Over 200 first-year and sophomore students submitted applications in January, with the selection process unfolding throughout the following weeks.

February 20, 2025

JERRY GAO & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Education Department instructs universities to end all race-conscious programs

The Department of Education warned that universities that do not suspend diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and practices within two weeks could lose federal funding.

February 19, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
UOFC reinstates funding initiative to foster collaboration across student groups

After a yearlong hiatus, the Undergraduate Organizations Funding Committee will reinstate a “collaboration round,” providing funding to student organizations working on joint campus-wide initiatives.

February 18, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Yale navigates Title IX policy shifts as Trump rolls back Biden-era protections

The University will maintain its current Title IX policies regarding sexual misconduct while navigating the legal implications of the Trump administration's updated definition of “sex.”

February 14, 2025

KARLA CORTES & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Yale Hospitality to host three Black History Month dinners

In a reduction from nine dinners in 2023 and four in 2024, Yale Hospitality will host three dinners this year commemorating Black History Month.

February 12, 2025