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? offers career exploration career exploration with Yale alums for students and recent graduates. Through engaging panels and networking opportunities throughout the academic year — both virtual and in person—you’ll gain insights, advice, and inspiration for your next steps. Don’t miss the signature in-person conference in the spring, and explore our growing archive of past panels.
New in 2025, the Yale Grad Journeys video series expands on these conversations, offering candid interviews with alumni who share how their Yale experiences shaped their careers.
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 Alumni news archiveNews of and for alumni.
Exciting News from Gene Wang ’99 PhD, Yale Graduate School Alumni Fund Chair
| As we look to close out the fundraising year on June 30, I have some exciting news to share with you. The Yale Graduate School Alumni Fund has surpassed its $1.5 million goal and is now poised to raise close to $2 million this year for the first time in the school’s history! Your donation by June 30 could help us set a new fundraising record.
Boundless Discoveries series: "Social Sciences: From Insights to Action | Solutions to society's greatest challenges through data-informed social science"
| View the webinar replay of the Boundless Discoveries series: "Social Sciences: From Insights to Action | Solutions to society's greatest challenges through data-informed social science," hosted by GSAS Dean Lynn Cooley, and moderated by Kenneth Scheve, Dean of Social Science, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Eli Days Celebration: A Festive Community Gathering
| The Yale Graduate School Alumni Fund, in collaboration with the McDougal Center, hosted a festive outdoor picnic on May 1 for graduate students. At the event, students celebrated Eli Days, an opportunity for the Yale community to come together to honor alumni philanthropy. Students engaged in a trivia game, learning about the importance of giving back to the Yale Alumni Fund, and wrote 73 heartfelt thank-you notes to alumni expressing their gratitude for the ways their contributions impact their experience.
Yale PhDs Explore Careers in Patent Law and Consulting in Boston
| Earlier this spring, a group of 37 Yale PhD students had the opportunity to explore careers in intellectual property law and management consulting. Participants visited Goodwin Procter LLP and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), engaging with Yale alumni and industry experts. The Boston JobTrek, organized by Yale Office of Career Strategy (OCS), highlighted the diverse career paths available to scientists and scholars beyond academia, including intellectual property law and consulting.
February 2025 Alumni Newsletter
| Boundless Discoveries Dean's series video, Yale Grad Journeys video interview series, calendar of events
Yale PhDs and Postdocs Visit Johnson & Johnson Headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ and meet with local alumni
| Earlier this month, a group of Yale Bioscience PhD candidates and Post-Docs explored career opportunities at Johnson & Johnson’s headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ through a job trek organized by Yale’s Office of Career Strategy (OCS) and the Yale Postdoctoral Association (YPA). Highlights included an insightful panel on transitioning from academia to industry, a networking session with J&J professionals, and a special opportunity to connect with the Yale Club of Central NJ and Graduate School Alumni Association members. The alums encouraged students to take advantage of alumni networking and mentoring opportunities by joining Yale Clubs near New Haven and after graduation near their new work locations. The day wrapped up with a talent acquisition talk and mixer, equipping participants with valuable industry insights and expanded professional networks.
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.
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.
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.
June 10 | Dean Lynn Cooley Talk in Beijing
Join Yale alumni, parents, friends, and students at the Yale Center Beijing for an evening reception and talk on Yale’s research ecosystem and the future of doctoral education.
June 17 | For Humanity Illuminated in London
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.
October 8 | For Humanity Illuminated in Philadelphia, PA
Connect with members of the Yale community and learn about the dedicated people, innovative programs, and groundbreaking ideas that expand Yale’s potential to improve and enrich lives—today and into the future. President Maurie McInnis headlines this season of events. Join us in person or watch the livestream.
October 28 | For Humanity Illuminated in Washington, DC
Connect with members of the Yale community and learn about the dedicated people, innovative programs, and groundbreaking ideas that expand Yale’s potential to improve and enrich lives—today and into the future. President Maurie McInnis headlines this season of events. Join us in person or watch the livestream.
December 2 | For Humanity Illuminated in Boston, MA
Connect with members of the Yale community and learn about the dedicated people, innovative programs, and groundbreaking ideas that expand Yale’s potential to improve and enrich lives—today and into the future. President Maurie McInnis headlines this season of events. Join us in person or watch the livestream.
Contact us
Graduate School Alumni Office
Debby Van Lenten, Associate Director of Engagement & Alumni Relations
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