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 Victoria “Vicky” Chun, Thomas A. Beckett Director of Athletics. Chun shares how her role at Yale has evolved and grown as she supports excellence in athletics at every level, from rec sports to varsity.
In her update to the alumni community, Alison shares the six areas of focus for the YAA’s new strategic plan and accompanying engagement goals. The framework was built based on feedback gathered from a dedicated alumni listening effort.
Every February, Yale’s Regional Clubs celebrate Feb Club Emeritus, turning the shortest month of the year into a global celebration of connection—no programs, no agenda, just the joy of gathering. This year, more than 60 Regional Clubs celebrated Feb Club.
This issue includes features on cartoonist Garry Trudeau ’70, ’73 MFA, former Dean of the School of Architecture Robert A. M. Stern ’65 MArch, and Madhav Lavakare ’25 who developed glasses that offer really close captioning for the hard of hearing.
Yale alumni across the country are coming together to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Fire Horse) through regional events organized and hosted by the Association of Asian American Yale Alumni (AAAYA).
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.
