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Black business owners take advantage of Yale, New Haven resources
New Haven and Yale are prioritizing the growth of small businesses, with a special focus on supporting Black-owned businesses. Through initiatives offering funding, mentorship, and retail spaces, these efforts are designed to strengthen the local economy while empowering entrepreneurs of color. The Yale Daily News spoke with five Black business owners at the Shops at Yale, sharing their perspectives on how New Haven and Yale are fostering opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and helping to shape the future of the city’s business landscape.
Video: Studying at Yale SOM, Serving New Haven
Meet Caroline Tanbee Smith ’25, an MBA student at Yale School of Management who is also serving on the New Haven Board of Alders. In this video, Caroline shares how she balances the demands of her rigorous academic schedule, extracurricular activities, and her impactful role in local government. Watch her story to see how Yale SOM students are making a difference in the New Haven community while pursuing their education.
Yale Pathways to Arts & Humanities - East Rock Record Publication Party
The East Rock Record team celebrated another incredible issue at the Publication Party!
Families, student journalists, and Yale mentors gathered at East Rock School to recognize the hard work and dedication that went into reporting, writing, and publishing the latest edition. This issue featured in-depth stories on community happenings, including an exclusive interview with visiting artist, Ken Gonzales at the Yale Center for British Art!
Congratulations to all the young reporters for their commitment to journalism!
Yale Pathways to Science - The Evolution of You: Investigating Human Evolution through Bones and Stones
On Saturday, February 8, the Yale Pathways to Science program offered students an in-depth exploration of human evolution through the lens of biological anthropology. Guided by Yale experts, participants delved into questions about the lives and behaviors of our primate ancestors and the journey of human evolution. Through hands-on activities and engaging discussions, attendees gained a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be human, examining the fascinating connection between bones, stones, and our evolutionary past.
Yale Pathways to Arts & Humanities - A Repository of Black Knowledge Architecture Exhibition and Workshops
In celebration of the A Repository of Black Knowledge exhibition, the Yale School of Architecture (YSoA) hosted an interactive workshop exploring both the discipline of architecture and the profound legacy of Black alumni at Yale. The event featured a day of engaging tours, insightful talks, and hands-on workshops, where students were introduced to the fundamentals of architecture, including model making, drawings, collaboration, and presentation. The workshops also highlighted the rich history and contributions of Black alumni at YSoA.
‘Snowball’ brings community together to celebrate students and their future
New Haven’s Fair Haven School on Friday played host to the 16th annual “Snowball” assembly, the yearly gathering shines a spotlight on the school’s Kindergarten through 8th grade students, promotes college and career aspirations, and celebrates the Yale-funded New Haven Promise scholarship program.
On hand for the high-energy event were a wide array of city, state, and university leaders, including Yale President Maurie McInnis — “All of Us,” as the theme had it, attesting to the communal effort to give every child the opportunity to achieve and grow.
Yale Pathways to Arts & Humanities - A Cappella Singing Workshop Series: Session 1 with Whim 'n Rhythm
Pathways to Arts & Humanities’ inaugural Yale Singing Workshop Series hit all the right notes!
Students joined members of Yale’s Whim ‘n Rhythm for an unforgettable session, learning to harmonize and beatbox to bring songs to life—without instruments! From blending voices to mastering their own parts, participants ended the day singing alongside the senior women’s a cappella group. Whether shower singers or seasoned vocalists, everyone found their voice in this hands-on workshop.
New Haven teachers move into rent-free housing
Yale University advances sustainable cleaning with simple ingredients
