Emily Greenwood has been named the John M. Musser Professor of Classics.

Gerald Jaynes was appointed the A. Whitney Griswold Professor of Economics, African American Studies, and Urban Studies, effective. Jan. 1, 2021.

Political economist Kenneth Scheve has been named the Dean Acheson Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs.

Nisheeth K. Vishnoi, who studies the foundations of computer science and machine learning, was appointed A. Bartlett Giamatti Professor of Computer Science.

Nicholas A. Christakis talks about his new book Apollo’s Arrow and shares his perspective on how the virus will shape our world moving forward.

A team of researchers has developed a compact laser that can produce random numbers 100 times quicker than the fastest current systems.

Yale College Dean Marvin Chun to honor recipients of the annual Poorvu Family Fund for Academic Innovation award, created to recognize excellence in teaching.

Phillip Atiba Goff, the newly named Carl I. Hovland Professor of African American Studies and Professor of Psychology, the appointment was effective January 1.

A Yale-led study found that the process states use to prune voter rolls incorrectly marks significant percentages of voters as having changed addresses.

Tavia Nyong’o was appointed William Lampson Professor of Theater and Performance Studies effective Jan. 1, 2021.