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Teaching Excellence Celebrated in Rosenkranz Showcase May 8, 2024

The Rosenkranz Showcase, hosted April 30, 2024 at the Poorvu Center, highlighted excellence and innovation in teaching from faculty award winners. From chemistry to calculus...

Faculty Bulldog Days: Seeing Yale from the other side of the lectern February 29, 2024

“Faculty Bulldog Days is a celebration of what a university should be. Visiting my colleagues’ classes makes me feel like a student again. And I have opened up my classroom...

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AI and the classroom: Evolving guidance and attitudes February 19, 2024

The Poorvu Center’s approach to AI over the past year has changed, says deputy director Alfred Guy. Rather than striking a cautionary tone, the Center now encourages hands-on...

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‘Nilay’s Chemistry Videos’ blends science and educational equity December 21, 2023

A video series created by Yale chemist Nilay Hazari — with help from undergraduates and Poorvu Center staff — makes foundational chemistry concepts accessible and engaging....

Cover of the Annual Report, Poorvu Center, 2022-23
Annual Report 2022-2023 December 20, 2023

We are delighted to share highlights of the 2022-2023 academic year. In a world of change and uncertainty, we support students and faculty with resilience, flexibility, and...

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Ben & Rebecca: Comedy Chops Honed in Yale “Writing Humor” Class December 9, 2023

Ben Kronengold ’18 and Rebecca Shaw ’18 credited the Poorvu Center’s Ryan Wepler for honing the skills that led to their viral Yale Commencement speech, successful...

Newsweek names Yale in top 10 universities with online programs November 22, 2023

Newsweek featured the Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning for the range of course offerings through Yale Online. Yale was named among the top 10 universities, and...

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