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December 3, 2015
Since 1974, Robert Stepto has taught legions of Yale students in the fields of African American studies, American studies, and English. In October, his distinguished career...
December 3, 2015
The Yale Group for the Study of Native America has launched a three-year pilot program to support indigenous performing arts at the university. The Yale Indigenous Performing...
December 2, 2015
The Modern Language Association of America (MLA) has awarded its 14th annual William Sanders Scarborough Prize to Yale faculty member Anthony Reed for his book “Freedom Time...
December 1, 2015
Herbert Scarf, Sterling Professor Emeritus of Economics, died from heart failure Nov. 15, surrounded by family at his home in Sag Harbor. He was 85 years old.
November 30, 2015
John E. Roemer, the Elizabeth S. and A. Varick Stout Professor of Political Science and professor of economics, argues that it is possible to meet the United Nations'...
November 30, 2015
The Earth’s tectonic plates may be more flexible than previously thought as they slide underneath each other and dive deep below the surface, according to new observations...
November 30, 2015
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