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Care often begins with community.

At Manos Juntas, a free clinic in Oklahoma City, volunteers provide vital care for people who might otherwise go without. For Jackson Higginbottom ’20 M.P.H., that experience shaped a lifelong commitment to public health and service. bit.ly/4oyPwqB #Yale
Exterior view of Manos Juntas clinic building with a large sign in front, blooming flowers, and a clear sky. Portrait of Jackson Higginbottom in a dark blazer and patterned shirt, set against a neutral gray background. People waiting outside the door at the clinic. Waiting room at free clinic
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Three Yale College seniors — Noah B. Tirschwell, Aruna B. Balasubramanian, and August A. Rios — are among 32 American recipients of Rhodes Scholarships, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious academic awards for graduate study.

Read more about the scholars in Yale News: bit.ly/3LJ8Umg #Yale
Three individuals smiling against blurred natural backgrounds. From left to right: Noah B. Tirschwell with short blond hair in a navy suit, Aruna B. Balasubramanian with shoulder-length dark hair in a white shirt, and August A. Rios with curly hair in a blue suit.
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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The northern lights put on a stunning show over Connecticut this week. Swipe through a few photos of the colorful sky above our campus. #Yale

📷: Daniel Havlat
Nighttime view of Yale University's Sterling Memorial Library with illuminated windows under a starry sky in both images, showing different lighting conditions. Top photo shows an aurora display over a lit, fenced garden area with trees. Below, a night view of a well-lit pathway leading towards classical architecture with columns, possibly a historic or educational institution. Night view of the illuminated clock tower at Yale University against a cloudy sky. View of a cityscape at night under a sky with mesmerizing red auroras, with a historic cemetery in the foreground and illuminated streets leading towards modern buildings in the distance.
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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In a campus visit this week as part of Yale’s Presidential Lecture Series, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt ’85 offered a stark warning about the negative effects of social media and smartphones — and issued a call to push back against them.

Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4pabhg4 #Yale
Jonathan Haidt presenting a lecture in a university hall with high arched ceilings, stained glass windows, and wooden paneling. The audience is seated, facing the speaker and a projection screen displaying a presentation. Jonathan Haidt giving a presentation in front of an audience in a hall with a large pipe organ in the background. President Maurie McInnis and Haidt are seated on a stage in conversation at an event. Jonathan Haidt presenting in front of a large audience in a lecture hall, featuring stained glass windows and a grand pipe organ.
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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This week’s Yale Faculty Innovation Awards celebrated researchers whose discoveries have grown into startups working to address a wide range of global challenges.

Meet the honorees and explore the work behind their ventures: bit.ly/3K2eJKT
Group of ten individuals posing for a photo at a Yale Ventures event, smiling and dressed in business attire, with Yale Ventures banners in the background.
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Tara Boroushaki has always been drawn to what can’t be seen.

In a new Q&A, the Yale Engineering researcher talks about how that curiosity fuels her work with sensing and mobile technologies, and why she sees a bit of magic in the science behind them.

Get to know Tara: bit.ly/4qIOsSc #Yale
Tara Boroushaki in a light blue sweater and black pants sitting on concrete steps, smiling at the camera.
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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To honor and remember. 🇺🇸

On Tuesday, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle for the annual Veterans Day ceremony, recognizing those who have served in the U.S. military and the veterans who continue to strengthen our campus community.

Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/4i3l8lK #Yale
Uniformed personnel from various services at a ceremonial event in front of a memorial plaque at Yale University, with attendees in civilian and military attire.
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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On this Veterans Day, the Yale community gathered on Hewitt Quadrangle to honor and remember those who have served in the U.S. military, including generations of Yalies who have worn the nation’s uniform from the Revolutionary War to today. 🇺🇸 #Yale
A person speaks at a podium during a ceremony in front of the Yale University War Memorial, flanked by uniformed military personnel and seated dignitaries. Person in uniform saluting at a ceremonial event outside a public building with flags and other attendees present. A group of officers in uniform, smiling during a formal outdoor event. Group of people posing for a photo in front of the Yale Schwarzman Center, with a memorial plaque reading "In Memory of the Men of Yale Who Died in the World War" visible in the background.
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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The heart and mind are more connected than we think.

In a new Q&A, Yale cardiologist Michael Nanna discusses how cardiovascular and cognitive health intersect and how his recent research helps estimate an older adult’s risk of both heart disease and dementia. bit.ly/4nxChoz #Yale
Portrait of Michael Nanna in a formal blue suit with a tie, smiling confidently against a dark background.
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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RNA shapes how our genes work — but until now, it’s been hard to study up close.

Yale scientists have created a breakthrough imaging tool that maps RNA molecules inside cells and across the human genome, giving researchers a clearer picture of how biology — and disease — unfold. bit.ly/3J0U4Gy
Two researchers in lab coats and face masks working with complex scientific equipment in a laboratory illuminated by blue light.
November 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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How does technology change the body?

Yale’s Neta Alexander explores “digital debility” — how the technology we rely on can strain the body and reshape daily life: bit.ly/3W7SN3A #Yale
Promotional image for "Interface Frictions" by Neta Alexander, featuring a split view with the book cover on the left and the author standing outdoors on the right.
October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM