Alumni
Alumni of the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences teach and conduct research in virtually all the world's most distinguished universities and serve in leadership roles in many non-academic settings. There are now over 30,000 living alumni of the Graduate School.
The Yale Alumni Association provides a number of resources to help alumni continue to participate in the Yale community, not only by remaining connected to their colleagues, but also by becoming involved in the professional development of new generations of scholars who graduate each year from Yale. The Office of Career Strategy also invites alumni to speak to graduate students about career opportunities in non-academic settings. Many alumni support the work of the Graduate School and their own individual departments by making contributions to the Annual Fund.
Engage & Connect
Where Do I Go From Yale? (WDIGFY)
"Where Do I Go from Yale?" is an annual event hosted by the Yale Graduate School Alumni Association (GSAA); the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; and the Yale Alumni Association (YAA) Careers, Life, and Yale program. Previous activities have included career panels, discussion groups, and networking. The event taps into the wealth of knowledge and experience of Yale GSAS alums who have gone before you. It is an opportunity to explore career pathways and consider the myriad opportunities available to Yale graduate students. Students and recent graduates are invited to join us virtually or in person for the 14th annual event April 1 - 13, 2024.
Graduate School Alumni Board
The Graduate School Alumni Association (GSAA) is the alumni leadership board for the Graduate School. The Board meets twice a year in New Haven to support the strategic goals of the Graduate School and to advise the Dean and alumni relations staff on how best to engage Graduate School alumni with Yale.
Mentor & Network
Cross Campus is Yale's online networking, community-building, and mentoring program. It facilitates relationships between Yalies, both among alumni and between alumni and current students.
More Connections
Yale Online Alumni Directory
Search for Yale friends, classmates, and colleagues in this password-restricted database.
Yale Alumni Association
The YAA exists to encourage connections, both among alumni and affiliates and to the university. A dedicated staff partners with alumni leaders to foster these relationships through events, mentorship, educational travel, lifelong learning, and service.
Be a GSAS Alum Ambassador
We invite you to join the Alumni Board, mentor a student, join a local Yale Alumni Club, follow Yale on social media, and many other ways to stay engaged with the Graduate School
Alumni News
GSAS Alum news archiveNews of and for alumni.
December Alumni Newsletter
| Alumni Board applications, Boundless Discoveries webinar registration, Eli Day at McDougal Center
Expanding Horizons: GSAA Invites Alumni to Shape the Future of Alumni Engagement
| To foster strong alumni connections, the Graduate School Alumni Association (GSAA) extends an invitation to our alumni to play a more active role in shaping the future by joining the GSAA Board. Two virtual information sessions will be held in January. Applications are due by February 7, 2025.
Inviting Alumni to join peer-led discussion networking groups
| The Board of the Graduate School Alumni Association is launching in 2025 alumni-to-alumni peer-led discussion groups to foster connections within our global GSAS community. Bringing together our diverse graduate school alumni to share their personal and professional experiences through discussions of common interests sets the stage for growing our international network that began at, and continues to flow through, Yale.
Eli Day @ McDougal Center: Alumni Fund Hosts an Engaging Event for Graduate Students
| On October 29, the MacDougal Center was abuzz with activity as the Graduate School’s Alumni Fund hosted Eli Day. This vibrant event aimed to educate current graduate students about the Yale Alumni Fund, the significance of alumni donations on their academic experiences, and their potential to give back as future alumni through philanthropy.
Four distinguished alumni awarded Wilbur Cross Medals
| On Oct. 7, four alumni of the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) were awarded Wilbur Lucius Cross Medals during a ceremony at Yale. The four honorees are Anne Ferguson-Smith ’89 PhD (Biology), Kai Li '86 PhD (Computer Science), and John Guillory ’79 PhD (English Language and Literature) and James C. Scott, '67 PhD (Political Science), posthumously.
September 2024 Alumni Newsletter
| Wilbur Cross Medalists, Women in Data Science, alum and student news.
‘This shared community’: McInnis welcomes Yale’s newest students
| August 20, 2024 | In her first formal addresses as Yale’s President, Maurie McInnis addressed students entering Yale College and the Graduate School.
Celebrating a century-plus of Sterling Chemistry Laboratory
| Like excited hydrogen atoms returning to the ground state, generations of Yale chemists recently renewed their personal bond with a venerable campus lab building, 101 years after its dedication.
May 2024 Alumni Newsletter
| Dean Cooley reappointed, Where Do I Go From Yale?, student and alumni headlines
“Where Do I Go From Yale?” Empowers Students to Explore Career Pathways
| The annual event, now in its 14th year, is a collaborative effort between the Yale Alumni Association and the Yale Graduate School Alumni Association, and provides a platform for alumni to share their professional insights and journeys across various industries with students who are just beginning to embark on their professional lives.
Calendar of Events
YAA Calendar of eventsIn addition to the events below, Graduate School alumni are invited to events hosted by the Yale Alumni Association, Yale alumni clubs, and shared interest groups. See the YAA events calendar for the plethora of offerings.
for Humanity Illuminated: An Evening with President McInnis in New York City
| Please join President Maurie McInnis ’96 PhD for an evening of inspiration and connection at For Humanity Illuminated, a live event series designed to engage the Yale community and showcase the people, programs, and ideas that expand our potential to make a positive impact around the world.
GSAS Alumni Reception in Seattle
December 4, 2024 | Dean Lynn Cooley and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences warmly invite you to join fellow GSAS alumni for an evening of reconnecting, networking, and celebration in Seattle. This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and hear the latest updates on graduate education at Yale, directly from New Haven.
Boundless Discoveries: Yale Scholars in Conversation [Webinar]
December 18, 2024 | "Cultivating Dialogue: Civil Discourse in Modern Times" with an introduction by Dean Lynn Cooley, moderated by Marc Marc Robinson ’92 DFA, Dean of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Featuring Bryan Garsten. Professor of Humanities and of Political Science, Director, Citizens Thinkers Writers; Meghan O’Rourke ’97, Editor of the Yale Review; and Kathy Chow, PhD Candidate, Religious Studies
Contact us
Graduate School Alumni Office
Debby Jagielow, Associate Director of Engagement & Alumni Relations
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