Daniel Katz
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Ties to China come to terms with eventful past
In a meeting of 100 of the most prominent leaders in Chinese education and 20 of their foreign counterparts, it is no coincidence that Yale President Richard Levin was chosen to deliver the final keynote speech.
Corp. amends policy on discrimination
Trustees discuss early admissions, but say decision is unlikely to come this year
The Yale Corporation’s first meeting of this academic year, held from last Wednesday to Friday in New Haven, yielded more substantial policy decisions than have past annual retreats.
Univ. raises $1.3 billion
To date, capital campaign has raised 43 percent of total fundraising goal
After years of hushed wining and dining, the University has raised approximately $1.3 billion, or 43 percent of its $3 billion fundraising goal for the next five years, Yale President Richard Levin announced Saturday night.
Foundation donates $50M
Yale educational programming related to China has received a boon, thanks to a pair of $25 million donations announced Thursday to establish the Maurice R. Greenberg Yale-China Initiative.
Admissions review gains momentum
Yale has begun to accelerate its annual review of University admissions policies this week, as admissions changes continue to build national momentum following the University of Virginia’s announcement Monday that it will follow Harvard and Princeton in dropping the early admissions deadline.
UVA to eliminate early admissions
The University of Virginia announced Monday that it will eliminate its early decision program beginning with the Class of 2012, taking a cue from announcements in recent weeks of similar decisions by Harvard and Princeton.
Levin forges new ties in Middle East
Delegation meets with government officials to collaborate on student recruitment efforts
Yale President Richard Levin and Secretary Linda Lorimer returned this week from a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where they and other administrators explored possibilities for new educational partnerships — particularly in the arts — with the Middle Eastern country.
Princeton to drop E.D.
Decision follows similar move by Harvard
In a move that surprised Yale officials and may put increased pressure on the University to end its early action program, Princeton University announced Monday afternoon that it will eliminate its own early admissions deadline beginning next year.
E.A. to come under review
Corporation, faculty committee to consider ending early admissions
In a move that could fan the flames of a renewed nationwide debate on early admissions, Yale will consider ending its early action policy during a formal review process later this year, University President Richard Levin said Thursday night.
Campus plans for potential flu outbreak
Yale is currently developing an emergency response plan in case of an outbreak of avian flu, University officials said Wednesday.