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Years of work, one moment. Match Day at @YaleMed. 🎉

The envelopes are open. At @YaleMed, the M.D. Class of 2026 just learned where they’ll begin the next chapter of their journeys in medicine. Inside Harkness Hall, students shared the moment with classmates, families, faculty, and mentors who have been part of the path to this day. ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Swipe to see where they’re headed next.

Personal history often finds its way into the classroom. In "Frog and Other Essays," Anne Fadiman reflects on memory, curiosity, and her years teaching nonfiction writing at Yale. Explore the stories behind the essays: bit.ly/4raDsMF

Reducing stress for parents may also help protect children’s health. When we think about preventing childhood obesity, nutrition and exercise often come first. But a study led by Yale psychologist Rajita Sinha finds that helping parents better manage stress may also play an important role. Explore what the research suggests for families: bit.ly/4bCPARR

Some days our bodies feel perfectly in sync. Other days, everything feels a little off. The body’s circadian rhythm acts as a daily guide for sleep and other essential functions. @YaleMed's Melissa Knauert explains how this natural cycle works and why keeping it aligned can support better health. Here's how you can keep your circadian rhythm on track: bit.ly/4skgHqq

Obesity is often framed as a matter of personal responsibility. But research is helping us understand a far more complex story. In a new Q&A, Yale endocrinologist Ania Jastreboff discusses her book with Oprah Winfrey and what science is revealing about obesity, metabolism, and GLP-1 medications. Explore how new research is reshaping the conversation about obesity and treatment: bit.ly/4sxrzl6

Artificial intelligence may help more of us protect our heart health earlier. A team led by Yale School of Nursing’s S. Raquel Ramos is developing an AI-powered interactive tool designed to help at-risk patients better understand their risk and take steps to improve cardiovascular health. Explore the research here: bit.ly/4u7NsJn

As AI chatbots become part of how we search for information, their responses may influence more than we realize. A new Yale study finds that interactions with these systems can subtly shape users’ social and political opinions, even when the technology is not designed to persuade. Take a closer look at the findings: bit.ly/4b8HgrS

Personalized vaccines may soon be closer to reality. Yale researchers have developed a deep-learning model that could help scientists design vaccines tailored to individual patients, allowing the immune system to better target cancer and certain infectious diseases. See how the model could advance personalized vaccine research: bit.ly/4slJefb

Some of the universe’s largest stars may be producing some of its smallest building blocks. In a new study led by a Yale undergraduate, researchers found that massive binary stars emit tiny carbon dust particles, helping us better understand how cosmic material forms and spreads through space. Explore how scientists are tracing the origins of cosmic matter: bit.ly/4u88PtT

Think like a historian. In the Yale seminar “Historical Approaches to Global Affairs,” taught by historian David Engerman, students step inside the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library to examine archival records from the dawn of the nuclear age. Working with documents from journalists, policymakers, and scholars, they explore how the past can help us better understand global challenges today. Follow these students into the archives: bit.ly/4lqte9P

Many discoveries begin in research labs. The next step is getting them into the world. With support from a growing network of accelerator funds, @Yale_Ventures works with researchers to develop and bring to market technologies that could treat disease, expand renewable energy, and advance quantum computing. See how these partnerships are moving new ideas forward: bit.ly/4rubfk6

Can markets respond to climate risk without government? In a Q&A, Yale’s Todd Cort discusses recent changes to federal carbon regulation and what they could mean for investors, lenders, and companies assessing climate risk. Learn how markets may adapt to shifting carbon rules: bit.ly/4rJojTA

Children’s bones are still growing, which can make orthopedic surgery especially complex. Yale surgeons and engineers are collaborating to use 3D models and custom-printed instruments to better plan procedures and improve care for young patients. Explore how 3D technology is helping surgeons prepare for complex cases: bit.ly/46t0LKa

Deepening our bond with the place we call home. Last week, Yale and the City of New Haven announced a new plan that strengthens city finances while advancing other shared priorities. Yale President Maurie McInnis joined New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and Alexandra Daum, Yale’s associate vice president for New Haven Affairs and University Properties, at City Hall to outline the plan and the work ahead. The plan includes more than $230 million in voluntary payments from Yale to the city through fiscal year 2033 and projects related to housing, food insecurity, local nonprofits, and vibrant public spaces. “Yale, like New Haven, is facing uncertainty, but uncertainty is actually a prerequisite for making a commitment to our community,” President McInnis said. “We don’t make commitments because we know what is going to happen. We make commitments because we don’t know what will come. But we do know that we want to go through it together.” Learn more about Friday's announcement: bit.ly/40Puqd2

Many Americans say they are worried about climate change. But a new Yale survey finds people report hearing about it in the media less often than in previous years, pointing to a growing gap between public concern and public conversation. Read more about the disconnect: bit.ly/3MXoR9c

Over the years, Doonesbury has become more than a comic strip. What began as campus satire has grown into a long-running commentary on American life. Once known for its criticism of the Vietnam War, the strip increasingly explores the lived experiences of service members with care and nuance. Read more in Yale Alumni Magazine: bit.ly/3MJAAbr

For many patients and families, progress in cancer immunotherapy offers new reason for hope. A team led by Yale researcher Sidi Chen has engineered natural killer cells that could improve the effectiveness of cell-based therapies and help make them more accessible for people facing hard-to-treat cancers. Read more: bit.ly/3OQl0vb @YaleWestCampus

The definition of obesity may be changing. Here’s what that could mean for you. A new framework expands the definition to include waist size and weight-related health conditions. Yale cardiologist Kamil Faridi explains how the update could shape how obesity is diagnosed and managed. See what's new: bit.ly/4baCKtS

Yale and the City of New Haven have announced a plan that strengthens the city’s finances and advances shared goals — from expanding housing and supporting local nonprofits to addressing food insecurity and enhancing public spaces. Under the plan, Yale will make voluntary payments to the city totaling more than $230 million through fiscal year 2033 while working with local partners on initiatives that support New Haven residents and neighborhoods. “Yale is committed to deepening our bond with the place we call home, and our increased level of support encapsulates that commitment and that continuity,” said President Maurie McInnis. Learn more about the plan and the collaborative work ahead: bit.ly/40Puqd2