From WFSB, Channel 3, in Hartford

Yale elects first Muslim student body president in school’s 320 year history

For the first time in the school’s history, Yale University will have a Muslim Student Body President.

Bayan Galal of the class of 2023 ran for Yale College Council President.

On Friday, she received more than 56 percent of the votes

Bayan is the sister of Channel 3’s reporter Ayah Galal.

Bayan spoke with Channel 3 about making history at the school.