POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
Faculty and staff not required to receive new booster shot

In a change in University COVID-19 policy, Yale will not require faculty or staff to receive a second bivalent booster shot. The policy shift has received mixed reactions from the Yale community.

Yale to strengthen faculty ties with Brazil

In a push to increase partnerships with Brazil as part of Yale’s global strategy, administrators and faculty raised hopes for the University’s relationship with the country in the coming years.

Yale admissions returns to in-person high school visits

The admissions office is moving to an outreach model reminiscent of pre-pandemic efforts, including in-person visits from admissions officers and student ambassadors

Class-action retirement lawsuit against Yale goes to trial

A federal judge ruled on Friday the University must appear in court over possible mismanagement of employee retirement funds.

Yale endowment return outperforms Ivy League

The University’s 0.8 percent return on its investment holdings was the only positive result reported by elite universities for the last fiscal year. Experts differ in their interpretations of the results.

Yale announces plans for new dramatic arts building

University President Peter Salovey announced plans to build new theater performance spaces for students in the arts. Faculty and students welcomed the proposal, which is still in a design phase, as a much-needed overhaul.

Yale’s endowment, explained

The dynamics behind endowment spending and investment are nuanced, but they provide important context for ongoing campus debate over endowment usage and best practices.

Students and administrators reflect on success of YC3 program

Yale College Community Care, better known as YC3, was established in April 2021 to provide short-term mental health care within the residential colleges. Administrators and students spoke to the News about the success of the program so far, as well as the continued need for greater long-term mental health care at Yale.

Yale College Council pushes for free campus laundry

Senators met with the Student Financial Services and a representative from Yale’s contracted machine company to discuss the perennial effort to make laundry services free.

Yale Hospitality announces potential service changes to students — but not staff

In a Friday email, Yale Hospitality informed students that staff shortages could result in service changes in the coming weeks. Workers interviewed by the News, meanwhile, said they were never informed.

As winter approaches, clothing grant remains out of reach for some

The Winter Clothing Grant’s selection process raises eyebrows amongst students about the overall accessibility of financial resources at Yale for first-generation, low-income students.