Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning

08/14/2026

A syllabus is more than a course roadmap – it offers a first glimpse of an instructor’s values and sets the tone for the semester.

This week, we hosted our annual Syllabus (Re)Design, bringing together instructors from across Yale to reflect on course design and create or revise syllabi aligned with their goals and values.

Thank you to everyone who participated and brought such care and intention to the day. Here’s to a meaningful year ahead!

06/10/2026

One week. 81 open classrooms. 132 visiting colleagues. Countless new ideas.

During Faculty Bulldog Days, Yale faculty, instructors, and staff were invited to become students again – visiting open classes, exploring new disciplines, and gathering ideas they can bring back to their own teaching.

Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate teaching and learning! https://bit.ly/49Qnkdt

05/13/2026

We’re proud to support projects like "Yale en primera persona: Narrativas hispanas" through the collaborative work of our Digital Education team and Teaching Studios.

This visit from Watertown High School is a wonderful example of how Yale’s teaching and learning resources can create meaningful impact beyond campus.

04/28/2026

Study mode, activated! ✏️📚 Take five and refuel with a snack break at the Poorvu Center and Poorvu North 🍎☕️.

Stop in this week for a quick boost between study sessions! ✨⏱️⚡️

04/16/2026

How are innovation, collaboration, and accessibility shaping the future of teaching and learning at Yale? The Poorvu Center recently presented at Yale’s OneIT conference, leading three sessions exploring these topics.

From GLASS (Global Learner Access Support System) innovations transforming the way online learners connect with Yale to the latest AI integrations in Canvas and updates to Yale’s digital accessibility services, the event spotlighted many of the partnerships and collaborations driving our work.

Thank you to all who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and shared ideas – we’re grateful for the conversation and excited to continue our work together!

03/04/2026

Last month, Ben Glaser represented the Poorvu Center and Yale Library at NYU’s AI for Health & Social Equity Conference. He shared innovative ways Yale is addressing AI’s influence on teaching and research, and explored how Humanities scholarship is central to navigating AI’s impact on higher education.

Ben encouraged reflection on the broader ecosystem of models, tools, platforms, procurement, and shared governance – a critical approach for fostering interdisciplinary and ethical engagement with AI.

Thank you, Ben, the NYU Silver School of Social Work, and the C+M Center for advancing this important conversation!

📸 NYU Photo Bureau

03/02/2026

Visual technologies are enhancing the way we study artifacts and material culture.

The Poorvu Center recently partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and COSMOS to explore how technology and interdisciplinary collaboration are bringing historical objects to life! We shared methods for engaging with objects in the classroom and explored ways to make those objects accessible to broader audiences.

Thank you to the Beinecke Library for sharing your space for this insightful conversation!

02/11/2026

Last week, our Graduate Writing Lab partnered with the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine and Marx Library to give grad students a peek into the world of scientific publishing. Journal editors and conference program chairs shared real-world advice for anyone looking to get published ✍️🧪

From defining research goals early on and planning for Plans A, B, and C, to navigating rejection and using AI tools thoughtfully, the panel offered practical guidance on what helps research move forward and stand out.

Thank you to our incredible panelists 🎙️✨
🎙️ Kathryn Miller-Jensen – Editor, PLoS Computational Biology and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
🎙️ John Carlson – Editor, PNAS and Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
🎙️ Marynel Vazquez – Assistant Professor of Computer Science and former conference program chair
🎙️ Caroline Hendry – Scientific Director of the Genetics Department and former Reviews Editor, Development

01/29/2026

Paving pathways to a brighter future.

The Poorvu Center partnered with the Office of New Haven Affairs to bring the writing skills of our incredible undergraduate Writing Partners to New Haven high school students applying to college: https://bit.ly/4qcsZjl

The Poorvu Center and Yale’s Office of New Haven Affairs provided writing support to New Haven high school seniors applying to college.

01/27/2026

Transforming online learning at Yale.

With the launch of GLASS – the Global Learner Access Support System – the Poorvu Center is partnering with Professional Schools across Yale to enhance the online learning experience for learners around the world. Join us in celebrating the 1-year anniversary of its launch! https://bit.ly/4amUC3p

With the launch of GLASS, the Poorvu Center transformed the way non-degree online learners connect with Yale.