YourYale News
Take a look at the university at work.
Leading by listening
PEOPLE FIRST
In a candid conversation, Geoff Chatas reflects on his first year as senior vice president for operations. What stood out most? The answer starts with staff, community, and a shared sense of purpose.
Finding her voice
LOCAL CONNECTIONS
New Haven Promise Scholar and New Haven Works member Samantha Sims reflects on mentorship, persistence, and the path that led from Yale student to Yale staff member.
Stories worth sharing
FROM YALE, FOR YOU
“Beyond Blue,” a podcast for curious people, debuts with Dean Megan Ranney on firearm injury as a health problem; plus, insights on aging, AI at work, and drinking water.
Your Yale news spotlights the innovative thinkers who make Yale not just a workplace, but a destination where professionals thrive and build meaningful careers.
Upcoming Events
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Special Display | Beinecke Library
Yale 325: Stop by the Beinecke Library to see the original legislation which created Yale Univ., “An act for Liberty to erect a Collegiate School.”
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Yale in New York | Kaufman Center
Yale School of Music students present an evening of bold new works, inviting listeners into shifting sound worlds and vivid textures.
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Everybody Dances | Yale Schwarzman Center
This week’s class is a Bomba workshop led by Kevin Diaz, founder of Movimiento Cultural Afro Continental (MCAC).
The University at Work
Yale was founded in 1701 in nearby Saybrook, CT, as the Collegiate School to educate students for “Publick employment both in Church and Civil State.” In the 325 years since its founding, Yale has worked to educate those who would become leaders and contributors to every sector of society. Join President McInnis from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, on Cross Campus for light bites, lawn games, and remarks.
More to Explore
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The president’s fall message.
President Maurie McInnis underscored Yale’s fundamental commitment to the advancement of knowledge and outlined other institutional principles and priorities.
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Purposes of College Education.
In the 2026 DeVane Lectures course, Dean of Yale College Pericles Lewis examines the many objectives of a college education, using Plato’s “The Republic” as a starting point.
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Share your thoughts.
We are redesigning Yale’s flagship site, and we want to hear from you. Let us know what you think is working well — and what could be improved — on Yale.edu.
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Celebrate sustainability!
Learn, engage, and connect around climate-related topics and sustainable living.