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Trailblazers

Yale-NUS College is educating some remarkable people. We talked with a few of the first graduates.
By Caroline Lester ’14

In the magazine

Old Yale

The first Yalies
The Class of 1718 were the inaugural graduates of the newly named Yale College.
Starting strong Deciding to stay View all Old Yale

Where They Are Now

“You never know what’s coming in the door.”
Sugar gliders, monkeys, and potbellied pigs: veterinarian Laurie Hess ’88 has treated them all.
He tried for the CIA. Comedy was more fun. From trucker to fitness guru View all Where They Are Now

Light & Verity

Student group questions financial aid policy
How much should students contribute financially to their education?
Bean on Broadway Made in the shade View all Light & Verity

Topics  

New Haven

New Haven’s artistic Oktoberfest
One month. 450 artists. 10,000 people viewing new art.
Elm City rebellion And you thought it was just Louis’ Lunch View all New Haven

Student Life

On again, off again
The lure of off-campus living has waxed and waned over the decades.
What they're making at the “maker space” A woman in the Whiffs View all Student Life

Alumni

A day’s work
Planting marigolds. Painting murals. Swabbing floors. Every May, Yalies donate their sweat equity.
New senior trustee knows higher ed  Adventures in food View all Alumni