Jessie Royce Hill
About Jessie Royce Hill
Jessie Royce Hill serves as the Dean of Benjamin Franklin College and a Lecturer in English and Theater Studies at Yale University. She has a background in journalism and college admissions, having previously worked as an Associate Director of Admissions at Yale and as a Freelance Reporter for NPR.
Current Role at Yale University
Jessie Royce Hill currently serves as the Dean of Benjamin Franklin College and a Lecturer in English and Theater Studies at Yale University. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to the academic environment and student life within the college. Her role encompasses overseeing college operations and engaging with students in both English and Theater Studies.
Previous Experience in College Admissions
Before her current role, Jessie Royce Hill worked as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Yale University from 2006 to 2014. In this capacity, she gained extensive experience in the college admissions process, helping to shape the incoming student body and enhancing the admissions strategy.
Background in Journalism
Jessie Royce Hill has a solid background in journalism, having worked as a Freelance Reporter for NPR from 2002 to 2005. This experience provided her with valuable skills in storytelling and communication, which she integrates into her academic work.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Royce Hill earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Barnard College. She furthered her education at Columbia University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Magazine Journalism from the Graduate School of Journalism. Her educational background supports her expertise in English, Theater Studies, and college admissions.