Anaa Andriyash ’26 PhD

For Anaa Andriyash ’26 PhD, Yale is fertile ground for pioneering lab research in molecular biology.

Arts and Humanities for Insight

Boston, MA: What Makes Us Human?

On November 9th, more than three hundred members of the Yale community gathered at the Seaport Hotel on Boston’s waterfront for an exploration of the pioneering work being done at Yale and beyond to accelerate research and pave the way for transformative treatments. The program, What Makes Us Human? Unlocking Secrets of the Brain, Mind, and Behavior, was part of the For Humanity Illuminated series of regional events.

Chicago: Artificial Intelligence

On May 4 more than 200 Yalies gathered in Chicago to explore how societies can harness AI’s potential benefits while advocating for safe, transparent, and fair use of the technology—and ensuring that the benefits of that technology are accessible to all. The program, Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Society: Utilizing Technology for Good, was part of the For Humanity Illuminated series of regional events.

Collaborating for Impact

Elisabeth Moore SY ’23

Elisabeth Moore mentors New Haven Public School students, sharing more than just her passion for singing.

For Humanity: The Yale Campaign

Jaida Morgan ES ’23

Drawn to the research opportunities at Yale, Jaida has worked in two research labs and found a community of peers and mentors through the STARS program.

Kaelyn Apple ’26 PhD

With her YouTube channel, Kaelyn Apple ’26 PhD is paving the way for nontraditional students in academia.

Leaders for A Better World

London: Collections and Cultural Heritage

On June 21, over 300 members of the Yale community gathered at the Savoy Hotel in central London to hear from some of the Yale experts who are advancing breakthroughs in conservation, facilitating greater access to collections, and uncovering secret histories of some of the world’s greatest treasures.

Los Angeles: Storytelling for Impact

On October 20, more than 400 members of the Yale community in southern California gathered at Warner Bros. Studios for an enlightening exploration of the many ways stories can be told, who has the opportunity to tell them, and the impact they have on humanity. The program, Storytelling for Impact: Harnessing the Power of Arts, Media, and Culture, was part of the For Humanity Illuminated series of regional events.

New York: Cities and Climate

On March 4, nearly 800 Yalies gathered in New York City to hear from Yale scholars and professors working toward solutions for a more sustainable planet. The program, Cities and Climate Solutions: Catalyzing Change for a Sustainable Future, was part of the For Humanity Illuminated series of regional events.

Palm Beach, FL: New Frontiers in Climate Science

On February 7th, members of the Yale community gathered in Palm Beach, Florida for exploration of the pioneering work being done to harness the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to drive innovation and deliver impact through research, education, and engagement. The program, New Frontiers in Climate Science: Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future, was part of the For Humanity Illuminated series of regional events.

Paving the Way: Rudy Cordero ’24 TC

Rudy Cordero took a unique path to get to Yale. He hopes to show other students like him that they belong.