Yale University

Yale people of note

Benefactors

Yale has had many financial supporters, but some stand out by the magnitude of their contributions. Among those who have made large donations commemorated at the university are:

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• Edward S. Harkness
• William Harkness
• Paul Mellon
• John William Sterling
• Payne Whitney

Famous alumni

See article: List of Yale University People

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All U.S. presidents since 1989 have been Yale graduates, including George H. W. Bush, William Clinton (as is his wife Hillary Clinton), and George W. Bush, the latter two serving two terms each. Most of the 2004 presidential election candidates attended Yale: George W. Bush and Dick Cheney (vice-presidential), John Kerry, Howard Dean, and Joe Lieberman.

Related Topics:
George H. W. Bush - William Clinton - Hillary Clinton - George W. Bush - 2004 presidential election - Dick Cheney - John Kerry - Howard Dean - Joe Lieberman

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More famous Yale alumni are noted in the List of Yale University People, including Nobel Laureates, politicians, artists, athletes, and numerous other Yalies who have led notable lives.

Related Topics:
List of Yale University People - Nobel Laureates

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Famous professors

Yale has employed many famous professors in its history. A sampling of those professors can be found in the List of Yale University People.

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