Yale

Yale University is a private research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it was renamed Yale College in 1718 in honor of Welsh-born merchant Elihu Yale, whose donations supported the institution. The college later became Yale University in the late 19th century and is a member of the Ivy League, a group of private universities known for strong research and competitive admissions.

The university comprises undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, including Yale College and a range of professional schools in fields such as law, medicine, architecture, drama, art, nursing, and management. Yale emphasizes a liberal arts core alongside professional training and operates a widespread research enterprise, supported by a large endowment and extensive libraries and centers.

Yale’s campus in New Haven features historic Collegiate Gothic architecture, green spaces such as Old Campus, and notable facilities like the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, the Yale University Art Gallery, and the Peabody Museum of Natural History. The university’s athletic teams, the Yale Bulldogs, compete in the Ivy League and NCAA Division I.

Governance is provided by a board of trustees overseeing a private nonprofit institution with substantial resources for teaching, research, and financial aid. The motto is Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth), and the official color is Yale Blue. Yale has educated many leaders across government, academia, industry, and the arts, contributing significantly to research, culture, and public service.