In the series Yale Afternoons with Alison, Alison Cole ’99, executive director of the YAA, meets with university leaders to learn more about their priorities and how the alumni community can support them.
In this episode, Alison chats with Rachel Fine, Executive Director of Yale Schwarzman Center. Rachel shares how the Schwarzman Center has become a cohesive hub for the entire Yale community.
Post YAA Assembly and Yale Alumni Fund Convocation, Alison discusses the work the YAA is undertaking to develop a strategic plan that makes space for all alumni and how fellow alumni can provide their feedback.
During the recent Yale Alumni Association Assembly and Yale Alumni Fund Convocation, alumni leaders from several Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) served on a panel program, offering fellow Yalies their insights, lessons learned, and more.
In 2025, we celebrated our volunteers, award recipients, and record-breaking attendance reunions across two weekends. Various events all over the world engaged alumni, we enjoyed sharing alumni stories about Yale love and friendship, and learned more about campus leaders and programs from Yale Afternoons with Alison. Enjoy a few of our best stories from throughout 2025.
The Yale Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the Yale Alumni Association, honoring outstanding voluntary individual service to the university. The YAA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Yale Medal through February 2, 2026.
In this video series, alumni share how they became involved with the YAA and connect with the Yale alumni community.
For Humanity is guided by our mission to improve the world now and for future generations. We are making bold investments for the greatest impact, ensuring that our faculty and students have the support they need as they tackle the most critical challenges facing humankind.
