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Yale History

  • features

    The shanties on the plaza

    In the 1980s, the issue of apartheid in South Africa awakened a new generation of student activists at Yale.

    Nov/Dec 2024

  • Old Yale

    Fit for a president

    A railroad magnate's mansion became the home of Yale's leader--after a drastic makeover.

    Sep/Oct 2024

  • Light & Verity

    Court of honor

    A space on Science Hill named for Josiah Willard Gibbs.

    Jul/Aug 2024

  • features

    Yale, slavery, and its aftermaths

    The university explores its own past.

    May/Jun 2024 | Ico comments 1 comment

  • Old Yale

    Racing to romance

    In the 1950s, Yale men pedaled to Vassar for glory--and dates--in the annual Beer-Bike Race.

    May/Jun 2024

  • From the Editor

    From France to Yale

    The indefatigable Sam Chauncey.

    Mar/Apr 2024