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  • Family affair

    Yale’s 321st commencement today looked a lot closer to normal than in the previous two years. Among the ten honorary degrees was a posthumous... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 23 2022 01:20pm

  • 200 years of transportation

    New Haven observed the 200th anniversary of the Farmington Canal this morning. Originally a water route to Northampton, Massachusetts, the line... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 20 2022 09:37am

  • Throwback Thursday: Class Day 1947

    Seventy-five years ago—as seen here on our July 1947 cover—Yale College was still holding its Class Day ceremonies in the courtyard of... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 19 2022 08:20am

  • Rally 'round the flag

    You know it’s commencement/reunion season when the President’s House puts out the YALE banner. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 18 2022 07:44am

  • Check this jawn out

    Philadelphians in town for commencement or reunions: there is a new eatery on Chapel Street that promises “a taste of Philadelphia” on... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 17 2022 07:52am

  • Better late then never

    Yale welcomed back the Class of 2020—and, in some schools, the Class of 2021—for a procession and ceremony on Saturday to celebrate... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 16 2022 08:05am

  • Goodbye for now

    Another academic year is in the books, and most students are on their way out for the summer. See you in the fall! Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 13 2022 08:00am

  • Throwback Thursday: goodbye, chefs

    Fifty years ago, in our June 1972 issue, we noted the departure of the Culinary Institute of America from Yale’s neighborhood. The CIA... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 12 2022 08:12am

  • A quiet place to read

    The Selin Courtyard at Sterling Memorial Library is all the more enticing this week as the weather is sunny and warm. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 11 2022 08:21am

  • Double the fun

    That familiar blue-and-white tent can mean only one thing: 2022 commencement is coming. Actually, it can mean two things. Before the Class of 2022... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 10 2022 08:04am

  • Mystery Monday: big entrance

    Today’s mystery: where on campus can you find this imposing pair of doors? Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 9 2022 08:00am | Ico comments 1 comment

  • Blooming good

    Hey look! More dogwood! We really can’t get enough of this beautiful spring. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 6 2022 09:13am

  • Comfort food

    Yesterday was a very good day for a bowl of soup and Atticus bread, and the Office of LGBTQ Resources had it covered. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 5 2022 09:15am

  • Shining through

    We’ve had gray skies for the past few days, but there’s plenty of color to be found on campus. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 4 2022 08:18am

  • Into each fling . . .

    Yalies braved pouring rain yesterday to celebrate the first Spring Fling since 2019. On the stage this year were Aminé, Sofi Tukker, Masego... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 3 2022 08:45am

  • Mystery Monday: it's all in the details

    Today we ask you to identify the building that includes these exuberant details. If you need a hint, it’s a very busy place this time of year. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | May 2 2022 08:00am | Ico comments 2 comments

  • Hit the books

    Today is the last day of classes in Yale College and in some of the professional schools. Now it’s time to study for finals. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | April 29 2022 08:54am

  • Overachievers

    The tulips in the Branford courtyard are putting on quite a show this year. Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | April 28 2022 08:40am

  • Closing the deal

    This afternoon is the end of Bulldog Days—the two-day annual event in which students who have been admitted to Yale College come and see... Read on
    Mark Alden Branch ’86 | April 27 2022 01:03pm