Larry Milstein
Staff Reporter
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Paris attacks prompt reexamination of 2009 Yale Press controversy

After last week’s terror attack against the satirical French newspaper Charlie Hebdo, Yale students, faculty and experts have revisited Yale University Press’ controversial 2009 decision to censor images of the Prophet Muhammad.

University adds email security measures

In an attempt to improve cybersecurity at the University, Yale Information Technology Services has introduced an additional security screening to all incoming Yale emails.

Gunshots reported near York and Tower

Gunshots were reported in the vicinity of Toad’s Place, at 300 York St., at roughly 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, but conflicting reports have emerged.

Amidst sustainability push, Yale’s emissions rose in 2014

Despite Yale’s ongoing commitment to decrease its carbon footprint, the University’s greenhouse gas emissions rose in fiscal 2014.

New professorship honors Swensen, Berry

A new professorship has been created in the Yale economics department to honor Yale’s long-time Chief Investment Officer David Swensen.

Gap in benefits cause for concern

The funds that Yale has reserved to cover future pensions and retiree health benefits are estimated to be hundreds of millions of dollars short.

News Analysis: Who has Salovey’s ear?

The departure of Linda Lorimer, Yale’s vice president for global and strategic initiatives and one of the most influential administrators at the University, signals a sea-change in the upper echelons of the Yale administration.

Historic vote approves procedures of new faculty senate

“Habemus senatum,” Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean Tamar Gendler declared, banging her gavel. “We have a senate.”

Amid criticism, Yale stands by Schmidheiny

Although Swiss billionaire Stephan Schmidheiny emerged victorious from a prolonged court battle, faculty and experts maintain that Yale should rescind his 1996 honorary degree.

The Endowment Game

The Yale-Harvard rivalry transcends football. It is also about money. Larry Milstein reports on the financials here.

Diversity report may spur change

Nine months after an external review found Yale to be lacking in faculty and administrative diversity, the University appears to be seriously considering the review’s recommendations.