Yale University

Yale University

Yale University is a private research university located in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. It was founded on October 9, 1701, originally as "The Collegiate School," making it the third-oldest higher education institution in the United States. In 1718, the school was renamed "Yale College" to honor a donation from Elihu Yale, the president of the British East India Company. Yale University is renowned for its exceptional drama and music programs. Its student organization, The Yale Whiffenpoofs, a male a cappella group, began its tradition in 1909 and often performs at prestigious venues such as the White House. The Yale Dramatic Association is also the second-oldest collegiate drama group in the U.S. Yale University is composed of 14 schools: the original undergraduate college, the Yale Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and 10 professional schools. Although the university is governed by the Yale Corporation, each school has the authority to establish, modify, and oversee its own degree programs. In addition to its central campus in downtown New Haven, Yale has constructed several athletic facilities (including the Yale Bowl) and the West Haven campus, and it also owns several forests and nature preserves in the New England region. Yale’s endowment is the second largest among educational institutions worldwide. Yale alumni include individuals from various fields of academia and leadership, such as five U.S. presidents, 15 U.S. Supreme Court justices, numerous national political figures, and 13 living billionaires. Notable entrepreneurs include Henry Luce, co-founder of Time magazine, Harold Stanley, co-founder of Morgan Stanley, James McNerney, former CEO of Boeing, Frederick W. Smith, president of FedEx, and Jeffrey Bewkes, former CEO of Time Warner.