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GRACE ZHANG
Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o speaks on decolonizing the American university

On Wednesday, the third installment of Yale’s African Writers in Conversation Series featured Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenyan writer and professor of English & comparative literature […]

March 19, 2021

Renowned Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong
ZACH MORRIS
Yale was a top producer of Fulbright awardees during 2020-2021 cycle

The U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs released a ranking last month of higher education institutions that produced the most 2020-2021 […]

March 19, 2021

JORDAN FITZGERALD
More undergraduate COVID-19 cases reported in past week than any other week this semester; B.1.1.7 variant identified in Yale community

Though Gov. Ned Lamont’s new vaccine policy means students may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting in early April, a recent spike in COVID-19 cases […]

March 18, 2021

ZHEMIN SHAO
As Yalies search for summer opportunities, uncertainties remain

While the ongoing vaccine rollout promises an eventual return to pre-pandemic life, multiple coronavirus-related obstacles have continued to challenge some students as they try to […]

March 17, 2021

ALEX ORI
Yale Dems release 2021 Voting Climate Report

On Monday, the Yale College Democrats released their 2021 Voting Climate Report. Among other items, the report discussed voting culture and voter history on campus, […]

March 17, 2021

MADISON HAHAMY
Changes underway for Math Department

The Math Department’s introductory courses, some of which have been around for over 40 years, are undergoing a “long-awaited revision,” according to a March 11 […]

March 17, 2021

ROSE HOROWITCH
Republican representatives ask that Salovey testifies on Yale’s admissions practices

A group of four Republican representatives have called for University President Peter Salovey to testify on Yale’s admissions practices before a House of Representatives subcommittee. […]

March 17, 2021

A photo of the four republican representatives who signed the letter
PHILIP MOUSAVIZADEH
How the Kerry Initiative will continue without Kerry at the helm

Despite the recent departure of former Secretary of State John Kerry ’66 to serve as President Joe Biden’s climate envoy and his ensuing need to […]

March 17, 2021

ROSE HOROWITCH & MARIA FERNANDA PACHECO
Updated state guidance makes spring semester vaccinations likely for all Yale students

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday that state residents aged 16 and older could be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting April 5, accelerating […]

March 16, 2021

A medical professional wearing gloves fills a syringe with a COVID-19 vaccine dose.
MADISON HAHAMY & ISABELLE QIAN
Some professors indicate excitement about course registration changes

In contrast to many students and alumni, some professors reacted positively to Dean of Yale College Marvin Chun’s March 8 announcement regarding early registration for […]

March 16, 2021

EDA AKER
Law School clinic efforts aim to pass Connecticut Parentage Act

For the last two years, around 40 Yale Law School students and faculty have worked together with other groups such as GLBTQ Legal Advocates & […]

March 16, 2021