[3] Based in New Haven, Connecticut, the school's mission is to "inspire and prepare Yale students for global leadership and service.

[6] The Jackson School of Global Affairs is located in Horchow Hall on New Haven's historic Hillhouse Avenue.

Freshman to Yale College can apply under a competitive admission to be considered for the Global Affairs major, where around 60 students per class are selected.

[9] The major provides an interdisciplinary curriculum to supply students with social science research tools to solve global issues.

[10] Created in 2013, the Master of Advanced Study in Global Affairs is a one-year program for mid-career professionals, which enrolls only around a few students each year.

[14] Regarding the gift, Jackson stated, "We hope to inspire students to pursue careers in diplomacy and public service and to become globally engaged leaders in all walks of life."

Its teaching programs will permeate the University, expanding the curriculum in international affairs so that students in all its schools are better prepared for global leadership and service.