POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
AMELIA DAVIDSON
Yale College applicants take part in virtual alumni interviews

In a 2020-2021 admissions cycle characterized by increased applications, test-optional admissions and virtual outreach and recruitment, yet another aspect of the application process has changed: […]

March 19, 2021

ZHEMIN SHAO
As Yalies search for summer opportunities, uncertainties remain

While the ongoing vaccine rollout promises an eventual return to pre-pandemic life, multiple coronavirus-related obstacles have continued to challenge some students as they try to […]

March 17, 2021

ROSE HOROWITCH & MARIA FERNANDA PACHECO
Updated state guidance makes spring semester vaccinations likely for all Yale students

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday that state residents aged 16 and older could be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting April 5, accelerating […]

March 16, 2021

A medical professional wearing gloves fills a syringe with a COVID-19 vaccine dose.
ROSE HOROWITCH
Yale to hold in-person commencement without guests

The University will host an in-person Commencement celebration on or around May 24 but will prohibit guests from coming to campus, University President Peter Salovey […]

March 15, 2021

The Class of 2019 celebrates their Commencement on Old Campus.
AMELIA DAVIDSON
Shopping period change sparks alumni backlash

Following the March 8 announcement that Yale College would eliminate traditional shopping period in favor of early pre-registration followed by an add-drop period in the […]

March 14, 2021

LUCY HODGMAN
YCC argues that COVID-19 summer credit policy disadvantages FGLI students

First-year students and sophomores enrolled remotely during either semester of this academic year can take two Yale Summer Session courses without paying tuition, according to […]

March 11, 2021

AMELIA DAVIDSON
Yale recruits STEM students in first virtual Engineering and Science Weekend

On Saturday, Yale kicked off the virtual recruitment season by hosting 118 admitted students for the annual Yale Engineering and Science Weekend. For the past […]

March 11, 2021

The exterior of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions looking from Hillhouse Ave. during the daytime.
ROSE HOROWITCH
Engineers design strategic plan to boost Yale’s program

Yale’s School of Engineering and Applied Science is completing a strategic plan for the coming years, creating a roadmap for the school that is smaller […]

March 10, 2021

JULIA BIALEK
After years of planning but ahead of schedule, Yale College scraps traditional shopping period

Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors will now have to register for fall courses at the end of the spring semester. Dean of Yale College Marvin […]

March 10, 2021

NICOLE RODRIGUEZ
Yale launches Carbon Capture Research Center with $100 million donation from FedEx

A $100 million donation from FedEx will help fund Yale’s new Planetary Solutions Project through the launch of the Center for Natural Carbon Capture, which […]

March 9, 2021

A photo of Kroon Hall, home of the yale school for the environment
JULIA BIALEK & ROSE HOROWITCH
Two months into his tenure, how will Biden’s new policies impact Yale?

After four years of the Trump administration’s hostility towards private universities, the first months of Joe Biden’s presidency have left Yale administrators hopeful about the […]

March 7, 2021