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2026 Yale Medal Recipients

2026 Yale Medal Recipients

Since its inception, the Yale Medal, the highest honor presented by the Yale Alumni Association, has been awarded to over 350 individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary devotion to Yale’s ideals and shown their support through extensive, exemplary service to the university and its schools, institutes, and programs.  

The 2026 Yale Medalists are Fredric K. Cantor ’58, ’62 MD, Marla Grossman ’90, Anthony M. Lavely ’64, Rachel J. Littman ’91, and Wendy Maldonado ’93. They will be honored at a special ceremony on campus this fall during the YAA Assembly and the Yale Alumni Fund Convocation.  

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Yale Common Rooms, Alumni Small Group Discussions

Want to rediscover the spirit of connection and conversation with fellow Yalies? Host a Common Room for Yale alumni, for general conversation or around a theme that engages you.

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Yale Alumni College offers courses in a variety of locations throughout the U.S., including virtually and on Yale's campus. Fall course offerings include "Reading Jefferson," "The Sonnet," and "Documentary Films: As Big as the World."

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The Digital Yale Alumni Card offers an additional way to stay connected to the Yale community. Through the Card, Yalies can easily find important links, news, and events in their area. 

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Yale Afternoons with Alison

Yale Afternoons with Alison

In the video and podcast 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.

Yale 50-State Thought Leadership Campaign

Yale’s Impact on America

Here in New Haven and throughout the United States, Yale proudly invests in the people, programs, and research that deliver real and lasting impact in communities across the country.