POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
LILY BELLE POLING
Six Yalies4Palestine members begin hunger strike

The group — which includes five undergraduates and one recent alum — plans to strike until Yale meets a list of demands, which includes divesting from weapons suppliers, not punishing student protesters and ending partnerships that fund student travel to Israel.

May 11, 2025

ISOBEL MCCLURE
Former University president says Yale should spotlight positive contributions amid current scrutiny

Richard Levin spoke on his experiences at Yale and the current political environment surrounding higher education.

April 29, 2025

JOSIE REICH
McInnis maintains silence on Harvard’s response to federal pressure

As Harvard rebuffs the Trump administration, University President Maurie McInnis postponed two interviews then declined to respond to questions about Harvard via email.

April 29, 2025

BAALA SHAKYA
1,433 students sign letter urging Yale to publicly resist Trump

Co-authored with the YCC and GSA, the letter calls on the University to defend academic freedom, institutional autonomy and the safety of students.

April 25, 2025

NORA MOSES
Student protesters referred to ExComm for Tuesday Beinecke protest

A student confirmed to the News that she received a notice that she is facing disciplinary charges relating to violating University outdoor spaces policy, trespassing and defying authority.

April 25, 2025

YOLANDA WANG
McInnis signs statement against “government intrusion” in higher education

McInnis was one of over 360 university leaders to join a statement decrying the “coercive” use of research funding and the deportation of student protesters.

April 24, 2025

OLIVIA CYRUS
Yale faculty call for admin hiring freeze, independent audit amid concerns over bureaucratic expansion

Over 100 professors signed a letter urging University leaders to prioritize faculty and academics as administrative spending grows and the University announces new expansion plans.

April 24, 2025

YOLANDA WANG & ASHER BOISKIN
Alumni call for Yale leaders to defend higher education

Over 6,200 alumni signed two letters to top Yale administrators, urging them to resist federal policies that threaten higher education.

April 24, 2025

NORA MOSES & JOSIE REICH
Yale revokes Yalies4Palestine’s club status citing protest policy violations, antisemitism concerns

After a four-hour Tuesday night protest on Beinecke Plaza held by an unaffiliated group, Yale College revoked Yalies4Palestine’s official status as a registered student organization.

April 23, 2025

YOLANDA WANG
Yale considers selling part of private equity portfolio

The transaction could approach $6 billion, according to Secondaries Investor, making a significant portion of Yale’s endowment more readily spendable.

April 22, 2025

BAALA SHAKYA & ORION KIM
With Bulldog Days near, many prefrosh await housing updates

Some admitted students, especially those who do not know any current Yale students, are still unsure where they will sleep during Bulldogs Days, which begins on Monday.

April 18, 2025