POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
BEN RAAB
‘The Salovey soft touch’: Professors weigh in on Salovey’s tenure, presidential search

Though most professors declined to comment on the University’s ongoing presidential search, those that did praised outgoing University President Peter Salovey while outlining the qualities they hope to see in his successor.

September 21, 2023

BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
Three new trustees join Yale Corporation

The Yale Board of Trustees, formally referred to as the Yale Corporation, added three new members to its ranks on July 1, as three others departed.

September 19, 2023

MOLLY REINMANN
Admissions office sidesteps formal AI policy, refers applicants to podcast

As early action deadlines approach, some universities have begun to consider the implications of AI for college application essays, but Yale has refrained from outlining a formal policy.

September 18, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY, ESMA OKUTAN & TRISTAN HERNANDEZ
Students demand representation in University’s presidential search committee

Students across different schools at Yale are collaborating to make their voices heard in the search for University President Peter Salovey’s successor.

September 15, 2023

ADAM WALKER
YLS program director resigns after acknowledging broached romantic relationship with student at Williams

Last week, Don Carlson, the former Executive Director of the Tsai Leadership Program at Yale Law School, resigned from his role after suspending his campaign for Rhode Island's first congressional district in late August.

September 15, 2023

BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
Who chooses Yale’s next president?

As the Yale Corporation seeks to identify a successor for University President Peter Salovey, students are calling for greater input in the search process.

September 14, 2023

JISU OH
Students report inconsistent dining hall to-go box policies

Following pandemic-related policy changes regarding takeout dining hall meals, to-go box access remains uncertain.

September 13, 2023

MOLLY REINMANN
Admissions office seeks to expand ambassador program reach

The ambassador program, which sends student ambassadors to engage with prospective students in their home areas, hopes to increase its geographic reach and engage more students this application cycle.

September 12, 2023

TOBIAS LIU
José García-León appointed dean of the School of Music

The School of Music welcomed José García-León as the new dean of the School of Music, marking the end of Robert Blocker’s nearly three-decade tenure as the Henry L. and Lucy G. Moses Dean.

September 11, 2023

MOLLY REINMANN
University announces policy changes following SCOTUS affirmative action ruling

A message circulated to the Yale College community on Thursday afternoon shared updates on the undergraduate admissions process and admissions outreach efforts — and announced the dismissal of a 2021 lawsuit over Yale’s admission practices.

September 8, 2023

MOLLY REINMANN
New Office of Educational Opportunity aims to support FGLI students, promote diversity and belonging

A joint effort of the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning and Yale College, the Office — established on July 1, two days after the Supreme Court axed affirmative action — supports students as they navigate Yale.

September 8, 2023