Across the African diaspora, Black women must live up to political and social obligations and gendered expectations. But while concepts like “Black Girl Magic” and Black excellence provide empowering narratives, can they also become a source of social pressure? This is the kind of question that Kaiama L. Glover investigates through her scholarship on African diasporic literature.

Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis recognized six recipients of the college’s annual teaching prizes during a reception on April 29.

Sreeganga Chandra, Jennifer Allen, Marynel Vázquez, and Grace Kao were recognized with Graduate Mentor Awards from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Yale paleontologist Bhart-Anjan Bhullar reflects on his journey into his field as a Yale undergraduate, his research on the foundations of life, and the importance of mentorship in his career and teaching.

The new members will join previously elected fellows in helping to advance the common good.

In a Q&A, Yale’s Santiago Acosta discusses research connecting him to his native Venezuela — and some of the artistic “distractions” that bring him joy.

In a new book, historian Alvita Akiboh examines how national iconography has been used across U.S. territories.

The Stanley B. Resor Professor of Economics and History at Yale looks back on her illustrious career ahead of a mini-conference in honor of her research.

Akiko Iwasaki and Priyamvada Natarajan are part of 2024’s Time 100, a list that includes leaders of government, the arts, athletics, science, and industry.

Seven Yale faculty members have received 2024 fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.