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A black and white photo of former Yale SOM dean Burton Malkiel in the classroom
July 02, 2024 Historian's Notebook Blog

The Historian’s Notebook: When Burton Malkiel, Author of a Finance Classic, Led Yale SOM

Best known for his book A Random Walk Down Wall Street, which introduced many readers to passive investing, Malkiel was also a Yale SOM dean who helped build the school’s faculty and curriculum.

A black-and-white photo of the first class of Yale SOM graduates
June 10, 2024 Historian's Notebook Blog

The Historian’s Notebook: The First SOMers

This edition of the Historian’s Notebook looks at the Charter Class, the first cohort of students to matriculate at Yale SOM.

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June 06, 2024 MBA Blog

Beyond the Syllabus: Why Payment Methods Matter

In an elective course taught by Professor David Argente, students gain a grounding in the history of payment methods and evaluate emerging forms of tender, from mobile money to Bitcoin—essential skills for navigating a financial landscape in flux.

A group of student organizers posing onstage at a conference
June 03, 2024 MBA Blog

Video: Inside the Inaugural Responsible AI in Global Business Conference

We followed student organizers as they launched a multidisciplinary conference considering the potential risks and benefits of AI.

A group of students choosing books from a display table
May 31, 2024 MBA Blog

Proud & Loud: Embracing Pride at Yale SOM

This June, Pride Month marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, and Yale SOM continues its celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, which began with our own Pride Week in April.

A group of Yale deans in academic regalia attending the opening of Yale SOM in Sprague Hall
May 28, 2024 Alumni Blog

The Historian’s Notebook: Different from Day One

The first edition of the Historian’s Notebook looks back at Yale SOM’s origin story.

A group of students wearing caps and gowns posing outside a building while another person takes a photo.
May 23, 2024 MBA Blog

Video: Sights and Sounds of Commencement 2024

Here's a glimpse of Yale SOM's celebration of the Class of 2024.

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May 22, 2024 MBA Blog

Beyond the Syllabus: Learning to Address Bias

In a newly-created course, Understanding and Reducing Bias in Organizations, Professor Jayanti Owens leads students through the best research-backed approaches to improving fairness in hiring and performance evaluations, reducing the wage gap, and

Students hugging
May 16, 2024 MBA Blog

Video: Memories from the Class of 2024

Congratulations, Class of 2024! We asked students to tell us about their favorite Yale SOM memories.

A historic view of the Yale SOM campus
May 13, 2024 Alumni Blog

The Historian’s Notebook: 50 Years of Business & Society

Gear up for a landmark Yale SOM anniversary with a new blog series from resident historian Michelle Spinelli.