FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
School of Music Dean Robert Blocker to retire in August 2023

In a Wednesday message to Yale community members, University President Salovey announced that Dean of the Yale School of Music Robert Blocker will retire in August 2023.

Yale School of Art applications close for 2022

The most recent round of applications to the Yale School of Art closed in January. The committee will review applications in February.

Yale School of Art eliminates course fees

Following the removal of course and facility fees for art classes, the School of Art aims to promote equity and openness within the art major.

School of Music applications approach record total

The most recent round of applications to the Yale School of Music closed on Dec. 1. Final decisions will be released by March 2022.

Yale’s archive for Holocaust testimony opens European office

Yale Library’s Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies is collaborating with the Vienna Wiesenthal Institute to make the archive more accessible for European scholars and researchers.

Michael Yaffe retires as associate dean of the Yale School of Music

Associate Dean Yaffe reflects on his 15 years at the School of Music following his retirement on Oct. 31.

Yale Professor wins 2021 MAAH Stone Book Award for her history of Black, feminist sound

From Bessie Smith to Béyonce, Black feminine sound has significantly contributed to the foundation of American music. According to Daphne Brooks — an award-winning author […]

Yale Film Archive opens in Sterling Memorial Library

With a new name and in a renovated space, Yale Film Archive opens its doors to the campus community, offering improved facilities and remarkable campus views.

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Yale Quantum Institute artist-in-residence program welcomes DJ Spooky

Yale Quantum Institute selects multimedia artist Paul D. Miller, known professionally as DJ Spooky, for a yearlong residency to be spent integrating quantum physics with fine arts.

$150 million gift makes Yale School of Drama tuition-free for present, future students

The school will be renamed the David Geffen School of Drama in honor of the donor.

Yale poets, experts weigh in on relationship between social media, poetry

Often unrestricted by the conventions of traditional writing, poetry is an organic representation of human experiences, emotions and ideas. At Yale, many students use social media to either read poetry, or post works of their own.

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