The Arts & Humanities: Triumph, Tribute, and Timely Conversations

Tuskegee Project: An Architectural Legacy

From January 9th to July 5th, 2025, the University Gallery will showcase the evolution of the Tuskegee project, a remarkable collaboration that transformed architect Rudolph's concrete vision into a spiritual home of brick, echoing the architectural heritage of Tuskegee.

Expect architectural models, full-scale brick replicas, drawings, and a newly commissioned sculpture by Myles Sampson. The opening lecture, featuring Helen Brown Bechtel and Kwesi Daniels, promises to illuminate this enduring legacy.

Ownership of the Black Historical Record

Scholars, librarians, and archivists are embarking on a crucial quest—determining the ownership and control of the Black historical and cultural record. What happens when access is limited and data curation is biased? Who has the authority to reconstruct Black ancestry? The "Black Beyond Data" initiative, supported by a $1.5 million grant, aims to address these pressing questions and provide ethical stewardship guidelines.

Honors for Scholars of the Ancient Near East

Nadine Moeller won the Frank Moore Cross Award for her role in editing the "Oxford History of the Ancient Near East," while Eckart Frahm received the Nancy Lapp Popular Book Award for his acclaimed history, "Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World's First Empire." Their work sheds light on the origins of empire and the enduring influence of ancient civilizations.

Triumph of Yale Faculty at the British Academy

Lauren Benton, Sunil Amrith, and Richard Aslin have been inducted into the prestigious British Academy, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to history, modern South and Southeast Asia, and child psychology. Their work enriches our understanding of the world and inspires future scholarly endeavors.

Celebrating the Yale Whiffenpoofs

The Whiffenpoofs, Whim 'n Rhythm, and the Yale Glee Club came together for "The Perfect Concert" at Battell Chapel, honoring the 115th anniversary of the Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest college a cappella group. This performance showcased the enduring spirit of creativity and camaraderie that these singing societies embody.