POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
Donor publicly withdraws support, alumni raise concerns in wake of alleged anti-Israel event at Yale

In an email to those involved in coordinating fundraising for the University, Yale Alumni Fund managing director wrote about a “growing number of alumni” voicing concerns following a controversial Nov. 6 panel discussion and ensuing opinion column in the Wall Street Journal. At least one alumnus has decided to halt his annual donations — which he described as “minor” — to the University.

November 14, 2023

MOLLY REINMANN
With 7,866 applicants, Yale College receives second-largest ever early application pool

The 7,866 students who applied to join the class of 2028 will be the first cohort evaluated since the Supreme Court declared race-conscious admissions unconstitutional.

November 14, 2023

MOLLY REINMANN
Financial aid office announces three new efforts to streamline process

By automating winter clothing grants, increasing travel allowances and eliminating required reapplication for Questbridge match students, the office hopes to reduce barriers to receiving aid and devote more time to working directly with students.

November 13, 2023

CHRIS TILLEN
Buttery workers reflect on wages, staffing after Trumbull introduces pay

This academic year, following a policy reevaluation by Trumbull’s new Head of College, the Trumbull Buttery began to pay all its workers — moving away from staffing the buttery with unpaid volunteers.

November 9, 2023

BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
Presidential Search Student Advisory Council to host listening sessions for students in coming weeks

In an email to students, the Presidential Search Student Advisory Council announced a series of forthcoming listening sessions, in which they will hear students’ priorities about the University’s next leader.

November 8, 2023

BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
‘Despairingly slow’ progress: Experts weigh in on diversity in higher education amid high presidential turnover

University President Peter Salovey’s approaching departure from the role comes amid a national pattern of college and university president turnover. According to three higher education experts who spoke to the News, experts say the time is apt for institutions to consider diversity while looking to fill vacancies.

November 8, 2023

HANWEN ZHANG & BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
Yalies4Palestine brings hundreds of students and community members together to protest Yale’s response to Israel-Hamas war

Nearly a month into the Israel-Hamas war, Yalies and New Haveners joined the call for a ceasefire, greater student protection and divestment from weapons manufacturers.

November 6, 2023

TRISTAN HERNANDEZ & ADAM WALKER
Lawyers, advocates weigh in on implications of Khan ruling

The News spoke with three lawyers and Title IX advocates about Saifullah Khan’s defamation suit and potential implications for future Title IX cases.

November 3, 2023

BEN RAAB & BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
Judge hears arguments in suit over Yale Corporation petition process

Judge John Burns Farley made no ruling in a recent hearing of the lawsuit to restore the alumni petition process to the Yale Corporation.

November 3, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
YCC passes legislation to reimburse students for healthcare-related travel expenses

On Sunday, the Yale College Council passed a bill that reimburses students for travel to Yale Health and nearby hospitals.

November 3, 2023

BEN RAAB & ELBA HEDDESHEIMER
YCC proposes new certificates in ASL, Directed Studies, Economics

The Yale College Council is spearheading a proposal for three new certificates at Yale College, though faculty expressed uncertainty about the plausibility of the proposal.

November 3, 2023