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May 2022

  • Seems like old times

    It’s reunion weekend, round one! Welcome to the Class of 1997—and 1952, 1957, 1967, 1970, 1992, 2002, 2007, and the senior reunion. Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 27 2022 08:00am

  • Throwback Thursday: class clowns

    As the first of three reunion weekends gets under way, here’s a glimpse of Yale reunions 100 years ago. In those days, returning classes wore... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 26 2022 08:25am

  • The long way

    In keeping with custom, Monday’s commencement procession from Cross Campus to Old Campus wended its way onto the Green and around Center... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 25 2022 09:41am

  • Shutterbugs

    One of the best parts of being in the commencement procession is seeing family and friends of graduates along the route, jockeying for position to... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 24 2022 08:30am

  • Family affair

    Yale’s 321st commencement today looked a lot closer to normal than in the previous two years. Among the ten honorary degrees was a posthumous... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 23 2022 01:20pm

  • 200 years of transportation

    New Haven observed the 200th anniversary of the Farmington Canal this morning. Originally a water route to Northampton, Massachusetts, the line... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 20 2022 09:37am

  • Throwback Thursday: Class Day 1947

    Seventy-five years ago—as seen here on our July 1947 cover—Yale College was still holding its Class Day ceremonies in the courtyard of... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 19 2022 08:20am

  • Rally 'round the flag

    You know it’s commencement/reunion season when the President’s House puts out the YALE banner. Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 18 2022 07:44am

  • Check this jawn out

    Philadelphians in town for commencement or reunions: there is a new eatery on Chapel Street that promises “a taste of Philadelphia” on... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 17 2022 07:52am

  • Better late then never

    Yale welcomed back the Class of 2020—and, in some schools, the Class of 2021—for a procession and ceremony on Saturday to celebrate... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 16 2022 08:05am

  • Goodbye for now

    Another academic year is in the books, and most students are on their way out for the summer. See you in the fall! Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 13 2022 08:00am

  • Throwback Thursday: goodbye, chefs

    Fifty years ago, in our June 1972 issue, we noted the departure of the Culinary Institute of America from Yale’s neighborhood. The CIA... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 12 2022 08:12am

  • A quiet place to read

    The Selin Courtyard at Sterling Memorial Library is all the more enticing this week as the weather is sunny and warm. Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 11 2022 08:21am

  • Double the fun

    That familiar blue-and-white tent can mean only one thing: 2022 commencement is coming. Actually, it can mean two things. Before the Class of 2022... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 10 2022 08:04am

  • Mystery Monday: big entrance

    Today’s mystery: where on campus can you find this imposing pair of doors? Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 9 2022 08:00am | <span class="comments_link"><a class="comments_link" href="/blog_posts/3881-mystery-monday-big-entrance?page=1#comments"><img src="/assets/design/ico_comments-6095ba73fed85da0e489aa3a72173d56.png" alt="Ico comments" /> 1 comment</a></span>

  • Blooming good

    Hey look! More dogwood! We really can’t get enough of this beautiful spring. Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 6 2022 09:13am

  • Comfort food

    Yesterday was a very good day for a bowl of soup and Atticus bread, and the Office of LGBTQ Resources had it covered. Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 5 2022 09:15am

  • Shining through

    We’ve had gray skies for the past few days, but there’s plenty of color to be found on campus. Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 4 2022 08:18am

  • Into each fling . . .

    Yalies braved pouring rain yesterday to celebrate the first Spring Fling since 2019. On the stage this year were Aminé, Sofi Tukker, Masego... Read on
    <span class="blog_post_author_unlinked">Mark Alden Branch ’86</span> | May 3 2022 08:45am