For Humanity Illuminated
Coming to a City Near You!
Gather with fellow Yalies for an evening of inspiration and connection at For Humanity Illuminated, a series of live events in select cities across the United States and abroad designed to engage the Yale community and showcase the people, programs, and ideas that expand our potential to improve and enrich lives around the world.
Upcoming Events
Washington, DC
October 24, 2023
More information coming soon.
Boston, MA
November 9, 2023
More information coming soon.
Past Events
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Society: Utilizing Technology for Good
May 4, 2023
Yalies gathered in Chicago for a thought-provoking exploration of how societies can harness AI’s potential benefits while advocating for safe, transparent, and fair use of the technology.
Cities and Climate Solutions: Catalyzing Change for a Sustainable Future
March 4, 2023
Nearly 800 Yalies gathered in NYC to hear from Yale scholars and professors working toward solutions for a more sustainable planet.
New Paradigms for Understanding Human Health: Improving Lives through Discovery and Data
October 22, 2022 • San Francisco, CA
San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts hosted a special evening devoted to shining a light on contributions by Yalies—on campus and beyond—to advance solutions to critical challenges.
Storytelling for Impact: Harnessing the Power of Arts, Media, and Culture
October 20, 2022 • Los Angeles, CA
More than 400 members of the Yale community gathered at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles for an evening of inspiration and connection.
Event FAQs
For more information, please email Martha Lewis.
For Humanity Events News
April 13, 2023
Yale Expertise, Illuminated
Alumni and friends gather in New York City for “Cities and Climate Solutions.”
October 12, 2022
For Humanity Illuminated Launches This Month
Event series highlighting Yale campaign priorities travels to cities across the US and beyond
October 4, 2021
Yale Community Joins For Humanity Campaign Launch
The launch of the For Humanity campaign brought together Yalies from around the world at a virtual celebration, broadcast live from the Schwarzman Center and featuring students, faculty, alumni, and friends.