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Student's Journey from Wendy's to Yale with Full Scholarship
WorldTimes of India20d ago

Student's Journey from Wendy's to Yale with Full Scholarship

Thalles Winner DeSouza, 23, who survived a shooting in Brazil and worked at Wendy's after moving to the US, has won a full scholarship worth over $194,500 to Yale University. His former bosses helped fund his community college education.

Washington Post Op-Ed Warns Yale Against Government Control, Citing Hungary
Politicshvg1mo ago

Washington Post Op-Ed Warns Yale Against Government Control, Citing Hungary

A Washington Post guest commentary advises Yale University trustees to carefully consider yielding to government power, drawing parallels with Hungary where Viktor Orbán has brought universities under full governmental dependence. The piece suggests American higher education institutions can learn from Hungary's cautionary example.

Shenzhen Architectural Icon Reportedly Filled with Trash
TechnologyKorea Herald1mo ago

Shenzhen Architectural Icon Reportedly Filled with Trash

A building in Shenzhen's Longgang District, recognized as an architectural icon and featured in a Yale University Press survey, has reportedly been filled with trash. The structure, designed with a vast circular shell, is located in China.

DOJ Accuses Yale of Racial Discrimination in Admissions
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DOJ Accuses Yale of Racial Discrimination in Admissions

The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Yale University, specifically its medical school, of illegally discriminating against White and Asian American applicants in its admissions process. The DOJ alleged that Yale's policies favored Black and Hispanic students, giving them a significantly higher chance of admission.

Scientists Discover Network of Neurons in the Heart
HealthTimes of India1mo ago

Scientists Discover Network of Neurons in the Heart

A new study from Yale University, published in Cell in July 2026, reveals that the human heart contains a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions, challenging previous understanding of the organ.

Commentary: Is a Perfect Financial Storm Looming?
Businesscapital-bg4mo ago

Commentary: Is a Perfect Financial Storm Looming?

A commentary featuring Agustin Carstens, former General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, Stijn Claessens of Yale University, and Klaas Knot, former Director of the Dutch Central Bank, discusses the potential for a 'perfect financial storm'.

Opinionwsj4mo ago

WSJ Publishes Diverse Opinion Columns

The Wall Street Journal has published three distinct opinion columns, covering topics such as Yale University's institutional reforms, the implementation of 'grocery socialism' in New York City, and an analysis of the economics of religion. These pieces offer commentary on various societal and economic topics.

Colleges are dipping their toes in the private student loan business
BusinessBusiness Insider5mo ago

Colleges are dipping their toes in the private student loan business

Yale University is among a growing list of schools creating new student-loan programs to cover federal financing gaps. Plexi Images/GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul includes caps on borrowing for advanced degrees. Colleges are introducing new private loan programs to fill the federal funding gaps. Private student loans can be riskier with minimal federal oversight. The way you pay for advanced degrees could soon look a lot different: Yo...

Origin of Yale University's Name
Cultureindex-hr1mo ago

Origin of Yale University's Name

This article explores the story of Elihu Yale, the English merchant and colonial official after whom one of the world's most prestigious universities, Yale University, was named.

Yale Drama School Goes Tuition-Free with $150 Million Geffen Donation
Times of India3mo ago

Yale Drama School Goes Tuition-Free with $150 Million Geffen Donation

The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University has eliminated tuition fees for all students, thanks to a $150 million donation from David Geffen. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers and promote greater diversity within the theatre industry.