For more than three centuries, Yale University has made profound contributions to the world through outstanding education, research, and scholarship. Guided by light and grounded in truth, we have fostered a community that welcomes people from across the country and around the world to share in the eternal pursuit of knowledge. Today, we have the chance to build on this history of progress and chart a bold course for Yale’s future.
University Initiatives
Formalized in 2016, Yale’s initiatives identify four pillars that enhance our strengths, guide investment, and improve the world through scholarship.
Advancing University Priorities
“As this academic year draws to a close, I want to update you on our efforts to advance university priorities and shape Yale’s future. These priorities emerged from my listening tour last year and have remained at the center of discussions I had this term with faculty, students, staff, and alumni. You told me your aspirations, and you also explained your concerns, especially about declining public trust in higher education. That trend has been a focus of mine since assuming my responsibilities at Yale, and I have been observing it for the past decade in my roles at both public and private universities. I am glad to report that we have made progress on this and several other pivotal issues for our university.”
