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Old Yale

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    Women of honor

    The first ten women to receive honorary degrees from Yale.

    May/Jun 2019
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    Uncommon leadership

    When Yale dining was in trouble, Cora Colburn was the answer.

    Mar/Apr 2019
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    His fair city

    Yale alum Carter Harrison lived and died with the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.

    Jan/Feb 2019
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    Yale and the Great War

    World War I—and its end 100 years ago—upended life at the university.

    Nov/Dec 2018 | Ico comments 2 comments
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    The first Yalies

    The Class of 1718 were the inaugural graduates of the newly named Yale College.

    Sep/Oct 2018
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    Starting strong

    A history of Yale lacrosse, including a national title. Of sorts.

    Jul/Aug 2018