Overview
Yale University is a private Ivy League university in the heart of New Haven, known for its Gothic campus and its colleges, museums and libraries.
History
Yale was founded in 1701 and moved to New Haven in 1716. It is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
Today
Yale and Yale New Haven Hospital are the city's largest employers, with campus, hospital and museum security a major part of local security work.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.