Yuval Ben-David
Staff Reporter
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Phi Beta Kappa members inducted

At Yale, admission to Phi Beta Kappa is determined by the percentage of straight-A grades in a transcript

On Coursera, faculty still has questions

Weeks before Yale launches its first Coursera offerings, the faculty debate on the University’s online education initiatives continues to develop.

Academic minors to be weighed again

Three years after Yale College faculty members struck down a proposal to introduce academic minors into the undergraduate curriculum, the Yale College Council plans to try again.

With online education, one size does not fit all

A recent media blitz promoting Yale’s online education efforts culminated in a showcase highlighting digital initiatives at the University.

History Department considers further changes

The History Department has voted to move forward with a proposal to further overhaul the major.

As Yale talks grade deflation, Princeton pulls back

While Yale’s ad hoc committee on grading examines grading policies, Princeton is reassessing its own experiment with grade deflation.

Miller rumored to depart deanship

Yale College Dean Mary Miller appears poised to step down from her administrative position.

EP&E and Global Affairs to remain exclusive

Yale’s application-only academic majors will not open their doors to all students any time soon.

Eased restrictions in history major signal reform

For the class of 2015 and beyond, Yale’s history department will ease its major requirements.

University honors veterans at ceremony

Over 100 people gathered on Monday afternoon in Beinecke Plaza for the annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Grading committee drops numerical system

Since the faculty tabled the proposal to switch to numerical grades last spring, the Ad-Hoc Committee on Grading has turned its attention to less provocative ideas for grade reform.