Yale University has strayed from its founding principles from "summary" of God and Man at Yale by William F. Buckley
Yale University, once a beacon of intellectual and moral education, has veered far off course from the principles upon which it was founded. The institution's founders envisioned a place where students would be encouraged to pursue knowledge and truth, guided by a commitment to faith and virtue. However, as time has passed, Yale has abandoned these foundational values in favor of a more secular and materialistic approach to education. The shift away from Yale's original mission can be seen in the curriculum and teaching methods employed by the university. Instead of providing students with a well-rounded education that includes a strong emphasis on the humanities and the great works of Western civilization, Yale has increasingly focused on technical and specialized fields of study. This narrow focus has led to a lack of intellectual diversity on campus, as students are not exposed to a wide ra...
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