FACULTY & ACADEMICS
ELSHADAY TEKESTE
The Whitney Humanities Center has now added Nahuatl as its newest Working Group

The expansion of Nahuatl marks a new chapter for Indigenous languages at Yale.

November 6, 2024

ELSHADAY TEKESTE
Days before the election, Yale professors say presidential race is unpredictable

Although polling has improved, the closeness of the race, especially in the seven swing states, has made it challenging to make any confident predictions.

October 31, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
“Introduction to Theatrical Violence” teaches the art of safe, consensual fighting

Interested in play fighting? Fake blood, swordplay and chokeholds? Take a look inside one of Yale’s most unique course offerings.

October 29, 2024

OLIVIA CYRUS
Elections 101: Yalies learn about the 2024 race live

While many Yale students head to the ballot box, they return to class to learn about the presidential election.

October 24, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
Yale highlights progress, seeks input addressing ties to slavery

Yale’s Committee on Addressing the Legacy of Slavery sought broader community feedback on ongoing efforts and recommendations for future initiatives.

October 23, 2024

FABEHA JAHRA
Polling accuracy and uncertainty: Yale experts weigh in on 2024 election forecasting

Polling data and election forecasts remain uncertain, with last-minute swings expected to influence the outcome.

October 22, 2024

BAALA SHAKYA
Yale launches Central Asia Initiative

The initiative, spearheaded by the Yale MacMillan Center, seeks to promote a deeper understanding of Central Asia and its relations with the wider world.

October 14, 2024

ADA PERLMAN & JOSIE REICH
Yale receives $1 million donation for Buddhist Studies

During a trip to the United States, leaders from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism made a historic donation to advance the study of Korean Buddhism at Yale.

October 11, 2024

PABLO PEREZ
Latin American Studies major updates requirements to increase interest

After a decline in interest, Latin American Studies added a senior project as an alternative to the senior essay requirement and updated the language requirement for majors.

October 10, 2024

LANDON BISHOP
“Experts of Voice”: Yale Speech and Swallow Center innovates, advocates and grows

The Speech and Swallow Center at Yale is hoping to increase awareness of the center and speech-language disorders.

October 8, 2024

ASHER BOISKIN
Yale employees pour over $750k into 2024 elections, nearly all to Democrats

As election season heats up, 97.26 percent of Yale-affiliated donations this year have gone to Democrats.

October 7, 2024