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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ISOBEL MCCLURE
FroCo applications reach record high, with 358 candidates this spring cycle

The number of applicants for the FroCo program has reached a record high, following increasing popularity over recent years.

January 29, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Head of Ezra Stiles College Alicia Schmidt Camacho to step down

Alicia Schmidt Camacho will return to her faculty appointment after being a member of the Ezra Stiles community for over 15 years.

January 29, 2025

OLIVIA CYRUS & ISOBEL MCCLURE
YCC considers policy expanding Credit/D/Fail to distributional requirements

The YCC Senate is considering a motion to expand Credit/D/Fail to allow students to explore more rigorous or complex classes to fulfill their distributional requirements.

January 22, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Grading delays limit opportunities for some students

Incomplete transcripts prevented some first-year students from applying for summer opportunities and fellowships.

January 21, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
New director takes up mantle at newly-reestablished Parks Department

The arrival of a new director comes after the separation of New Haven’s Parks and Public Department in May and emphasized the city’s efforts to dedicate renewed attention to the parks.

December 6, 2024

NORA MOSES & ISOBEL MCCLURE
Housing process to prioritize juniors over seniors, increase single-gender bathrooms

In Thursday's emails to the student body, Dean of Student Affairs Melanie Boyd announced two major changes to Yale’s housing policy.

November 21, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
YCC proposes reducing graduation credit requirements

The bill, introduced by two YCC senators, aims to reduce the number of graduation credits from 36 to 32 and allow students to focus “more fully” on their courses.

November 18, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Yalies navigate election anxiety

Student groups offer support to students during the election season, complementing available resources provided by the University.

October 23, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
“In The Heights” playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes ’99 on writing, theater and language

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright reflects on her relationship with language, writing process and experiences working across artistic mediums.

October 23, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN & ISOBEL MCCLURE
State legislature candidates prioritize education spending

Republican and Independent challenger Andrea DiLieto Zola, a political newcomer, will challenge incumbent State Rep. Roland Lemar.

October 14, 2024

ISOBEL MCCLURE
University of New Haven launches scholarship for Afghan women

The Afghan Women’s Scholars program will provide full financial support to 14 Afghan women — 10 undergraduates and four graduate students — throughout their university careers.

October 9, 2024