Adam Walker
Staff Reporter
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Adam Walker is the University Editor of the Yale Daily News. He previously covered Yale Law School for the University desk. Originally from Long Island, New York, he is a junior in Branford College double majoring in Economics and American Studies.
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ADAM WALKER
Tracing the past, present and future of affirmative action

In the wake of the recent SCOTUS decision on race-conscious college admissions, the News offers an exploration of the history and evolution of affirmative action in the United States.

July 25, 2023

ADAM WALKER
Ilia Calderón reflects on career as an Afro-Latina in journalism

On April 11 in Kroon Hall’s Burke Auditorium, Yale Law School professor Claudia Flores and Univision Primetime Anchor Ilia Calderón spoke on “Reclaiming Ancestry and Confronting Race.”

April 11, 2023

ADAM WALKER
Virologist Paul Turner speaks at “Dean’s Dialogue” talk

In the latest installment of the Dean's Dialogue Series, Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis and Paul Turner discussed “Understanding Virus Evolution to Solve Human Problems”.

March 5, 2023

ADAM WALKER
Embracing the Complexities: Navigating My Multicultural Heritage

Throughout my life, I have been asked a question countless times, often posed a typical icebreaker when meeting someone new: “What are you?”. From my […]

February 24, 2023

ADAM WALKER
“Endo-Heroes”: Film screening raises awareness about endometriosis

A screening of the documentary “Below the Belt” was held at Luce Hall on Feb. 15 to bring awareness to a condition that affects one in every 10 women.

February 16, 2023

ADAM WALKER
Yale Health announces new location for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

On Jan. 27, Yale Health’s Interim Director Nanci Fortgang announced that the Yale COVID-19 vaccine clinic will relocate to 55 Lock Street.

February 12, 2023

ADAM WALKER
A look inside the Yale Center for Ecosystems and Architecture

A collaboration between six Yale schools, the Yale CEA seeks to develop new systems for sustainable design and ecology.

February 5, 2023

WILLIAM PORAYOUW & ADAM WALKER
A tale of two presidents: Salovey plans collaboration with Harvard’s newest leader

As Claudine Gay takes on Harvard’s presidency, the News looked into the work of the Yale and Harvard presidents — and the moments that bring them together.

January 27, 2023

ADAM WALKER
First years reflect on end of first semester

The News spoke to five first-year students about their first semester and advice they would give to future first-year students.

December 7, 2022