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Two Yale students named 2024 Soros Fellows

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 22, 2024

Yale Ph.D. student Kristine Guillaume and incoming Yale Law School student Ananya Agustin Malhotra have been selected as 2024 Soros fellows. Guillaume, a Ph.D. student in Yale’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Malhotra, who will pursue her J.D. at Yale Law School, are among 30 individuals chosen for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, a program that supports graduate study for immigrants or children of immigrants. Each fellow will receive up to $90,000 in funding to support their graduate studies at institutions across the country.Kristine...

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What Did the Last Four Years Teach Us about Managing Inflation?

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 22, 2024

In the past four years, central banks around the world, including the Federal Reserve, have faced extraordinary challenges in managing inflation amidst unprecedented global events. The responses and lessons learned during this period shed light on the complexities of economic policy-making.When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, it brought about a shock that was described as unprecedented in modern times. Central banks swiftly implemented various monetary policy tools to stabilize economies. Interest rates were slashed to zero, and balance sheets were utilized to...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Apr. 20

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Anthem of Praise: A Salute to Richard Smallwood

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 21, 2024

The Institute of Sacred Music recently shone a spotlight on gospel music through an exuberant celebration at the College Street Music Hall, paying tribute to music legend Richard Smallwood. The event featured a star-studded cast of performers from across the country, including Mr. Smallwood himself.During the event, several of Smallwood's iconic compositions were performed, such as "Total Praise," "The Center of My Joy," "Trust Me," and "I Love the Lord." Braxton Shelley, the director of the ISM's program in Music and the Black Church, served as the emcee, while conductor...

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SC Connecticut News area weekly mass times

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the SC Connecticut News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New Haven County in week ending Apr. 13?

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 19, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Renovated Peabody Museum at Yale Reopens as Educational Hub

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

President Peter Salovey, during the dedication ceremony for the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum, pondered on the museum's significance as Yale's 'front door' to the world, specifically highlighting the Burke Dinosaur Hall as a beloved spot by generations of Connecticut schoolchildren. Salovey emphasized the museum's role in fostering education, research, preservation, and innovation, echoing the sentiments expressed during the museum's original opening in 1925.The comprehensive renovation of the Peabody Museum, made possible by a substantial $160 million gift from...

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To Make Greener Buildings, Try Innovating around the Edges

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

"“If you care about climate change, you have to care about buildings,” said Jessica Bailey, CEO of Nuveen Green Capital." Bailey's work in scaling the C-PACE financing mechanism has helped building owners fund over $7 billion in clean energy and efficiency projects. She described their approach as "stealth sustainability," focusing on helping building owners solve both their carbon and economic problems.Yale SOM finance professor Cameron LaPoint emphasized the importance of reducing carbon emissions in the building sector, stating, "To reach 2030 net zero emissions...

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Peer-Led Orientation Bootcamp Improves Medical Student Clerkship Preparation

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

Medical students transitioning from classroom to clerkships often face challenges due to limited preparation materials. In response to this issue, researchers from Yale introduced a student-led Internal Medicine clerkship orientation bootcamp and survival guide to enhance student confidence before clerkships.According to the study published in SMJ, the bootcamp covered essential topics such as clerkship logistics, clinical information gathering and presentation, and effective teamwork in a medical setting. Students who participated in the program reported significant...

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Perinatal Substance Use Can Impact Mothers' Emotional Response Toward Infants

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

A recent study suggests that substance use during pregnancy and postpartum may influence how strongly mothers feel towards their infants. The research, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research in March 2024, revealed that mothers who used substances during the perinatal period showed differences in brain activity related to affective empathy compared to those who did not.According to Li Yan McCurdy, a postdoctoral fellow at Yale’s Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and the study’s first author, mothers who use substances deserve support and help. McCurdy...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 13

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Brock reappointed dean of Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

Jeffrey Brock, the Zhao and Ji Professor of Mathematics at Yale University, has been reappointed for a second term as the dean of the Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS). This decision was announced by President Peter Salovey, recognizing Brock's successful leadership and achievements within the school.During his first term as dean, Brock oversaw significant developments at SEAS, including the implementation of substantial university investments and the establishment of the school as an autonomous entity with its own faculty. These investments have led to...

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Student curator Molly Smith ’25 honors champion of Yale College women

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

American Studies major Molly Smith ’25 has created a banner exhibit in Sterling Memorial Library honoring Elga Ruth Wasserman, JD ’76, a champion of the first classes of women enrolled in Yale College in the 1960s and ‘70s. The exhibit sheds light on Wasserman’s life and legacy, aiming to educate Yale students about her significant impact on the university.According to Smith, Wasserman was not only an advocate for coeducation at Yale but also a chemist, attorney, feminist, and scholar. Smith's interest in Wasserman was sparked by conversations with Sam Chauncey, BA ’57,...

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HPACT West Haven Initiates Mobile Health Services for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 18, 2024

Homeless Patient-Aligned Care Teams (HPACT) at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven have taken a significant step in expanding their services to veterans experiencing homelessness. The initiative was born out of the recognition of the limitations in providing care to those who are unable to access traditional healthcare settings. According to Caroline Falker, MD, the new medical director of HPACT, the team was determined to address these challenges by introducing new services.Falker expressed the team's motivation behind the initiative, stating, "There are...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Apr. 13

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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What the Bible Really Says about the End of the World: Quadcast Interview with John Collins

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 17, 2024

In a recent episode of the YDS Quadcast, Professor John Collins, author of the book The Apocalyptic Imagination, shared insights on biblical teachings regarding the end of the world. Collins, a distinguished scholar in the field of apocalypticism, sheds light on the origins of apocalyptic literature and addresses common misconceptions among Christians about the end times.Collins, who holds the prestigious title of Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation, Emeritus, is renowned for his work on apocalypticism, Hellenistic Judaism, and the Dead Sea...

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Students with disabilities face challenges in matching with residency programs, study finds

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 17, 2024

Medical students with disabilities are facing challenges when it comes to matching with residency programs, according to a new study conducted by Yale University. The study revealed that applicants who report a disability have lower match rates compared to their peers, particularly in surgical programs.Lead author of the study, Mytien Nguyen, expressed concerns about the underrepresentation of physicians with disabilities in the medical field. Nguyen stated, “Lower match rates could contribute to that disparity, which ultimately has negative impacts on the field and...

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Yale Updates Divestment Policy on Assault Weapons Retailers

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 17, 2024

Yale's Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility (ACIR) recently revealed that the university's Board of Trustees has made significant updates to its assault weapon divestment policy. The ACIR, which focuses on promoting the ethical management of Yale's endowment, shared the news with the community this week.According to the ACIR, the policy revision includes expanding coverage to assault weapons manufacturers engaged in retail activities to the general public. Additionally, the ACIR clarified that proposals related to military weapons manufacturing did not meet the...

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Ketamine Produces Wide Variety of Responses in the Brain, Yale Study Finds

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 17, 2024

A new study led by researchers at Yale University has shed light on the diverse effects of the anesthetic ketamine on the brain, providing insights into why only 65% of patients respond to therapy with this drug. Published in the journal eLife on April 17, the study utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to analyze the brain responses of individuals to ketamine.Lead by co-senior author Alan Anticevic, the Glenn H. Greenberg Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale, the research team found that ketamine produces a range of different response patterns in the...

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Yale Professors Named in Time’s ‘100 Most Influential’ List

By SC Connecticut News | Apr 17, 2024

Two Yale professors, Priyamvada Natarajan and Akiko Iwasaki, have been recognized in Time Magazine's 2024 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Natarajan, an astrophysicist, and Iwasaki, an immunologist, were highlighted for their groundbreaking contributions to their respective fields.Natarajan's work on the unseen forces of the universe and Iwasaki's research on the human body's response to viral infections have earned them a spot among global leaders, titans of industry, athletes, and creative geniuses. This prestigious list aims to acknowledge the...