EVENTS
Swae Lee to headline Spring Fling 2024

Swae Lee, Dayglow and Coco & Breezy will perform at this year’s Spring Fling, which is scheduled for April 27 on Old Campus.

Former Biden White House Counsel Stuart Delery talks career path, leadership at Law School event

The event, which took place on Feb. 29 in the Sterling Law Building, was co-hosted by the Yale Law Democrats, OutLaws and the American Constitution Society.

Campus vigil commemorates airman Bushnell and Palestinians killed amid war in Gaza

Aaron Bushnell, an active duty airman in the U.S. military, died on Monday outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. as part of a protest condemning Israel’s war against Hamas; pro-Palestinian student groups held a vigil on Cross Campus to commemorate Bushnell and the Palestinians killed in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Students and faculty prepare for Yale Africa Innovation Symposium

The committee, faculty and student groups involved with the upcoming Yale Africa Innovation Symposium expressed excitement about the event, which will take place on campus from March 1-2.

Independent American journalist discusses his reporting in Ukraine

During his visit to Yale, Terrell Jermaine Starr talked about Russian colonialism, the experience of covering a war-torn country and how being Black has impacted his work as a journalist.

Poet and writer Ross Gay visits Yale

Ross Gay, a poet interested in joy, spoke at an event sponsored by organizations around the University this week.

School of the Environment conference looks to the future of tropical forests

In its 30th annual conference, the International Society of Tropical Foresters discussed the challenges and future of tropical forest management.

Yale Women’s Leadership Initiative conference to highlight intersectionality, offer networking opportunities

On Feb. 3 and 4, the Yale Women’s Leadership Initiative will hold its annual conference, which draws speakers from around the world to discuss empowerment and leadership in various fields.

Elliott Abrams explores American and Middle East dynamics with the Buckley Institute

Elliot Abrams spoke with the Buckley Institute about U.S ties to Middle Eastern conflict and its policies in Iran, Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Ruby Bridges addresses a packed Woolsey Hall for 2024 MLK Commemoration

In the second consecutive year of in-person MLK commemorations since the COVID-19 pandemic, Ruby Bridges discussed her personal experiences, highlighting the need for educational equality and breaking harmful cycles of hate.

Martin Luther King Jr. events bring programming to both Yale and New Haven

For the second consecutive year, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee organized in-person programming throughout January, including a speaker event with Ruby Bridges.