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Nine years after graduating from Yale Jackson, Kristrún Frostadóttir returned to New Haven as Prime Minister of Iceland — and the world's youngest sitting head of government — for a fireside chat with Blue Center for Global Strategic Assessment director Phil Kaplan.

The Jackson School of Global Affairs officially welcomed its new class of graduate students to Yale on Monday, August 25, 2025.

A student in the Jackson School's five-year B.A.-B.S./M.P.P. degree program, Ethan Chiu was recognized for being "diligent, persistent in asking questions, and deeply curious."

Supported by the Blue Center and Schmidt Program, a new initiative brought Yale students to Capitol Hill, where they met with congressional staffers to present research and policy recommendations on issues ranging from space science and quantum technology to nuclear energy.

In her role at The Gates Foundation’s Africa office, Shumane is implementing strategic initiatives across the continent aimed at improving public health and economic development.

The students were chosen from more than 170 applicants, the highest number of applicants the program has ever received.

Meet the faculty and students involved with the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs' Peacebuilding Initiative.

For Manus McCaffery, an economic affairs officer with the UN, the ability to build relationships is the key to developing lasting solutions to complex issues in communities around the globe.

Maria Rodriguez-Dominguez '17 is helping to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico relationship by promoting cooperation across sectors and inspiring future generations in her home country.

Working with governments and other stakeholders across Asia and the Pacific region, Ani Krishnan ’21 is promoting the “catalytic role” policy can play in implementing and financing natural climate solutions.