In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, thousands of citizens have donated their time, their assistance and pints of blood to show their support for their nation. Now, in response to the tragedy, the nation's colleges and universities are using their resources to join the campaign.
Last week, Harvard University president Lawrence H. Summers announced that Harvard would donate $1 million to a general scholarship fund that will serve the victims of the attacks.
Students will be able to use this financial aid at any college or university in the nation.
Though all the details of the project have not been finalized, according to a Harvard press release the donation will work in conjunction with donations from institutions around the country.
In a letter posted last Wednesday on Harvard's website, Summers explained, "We are working with colleagues in the field of higher education to identify the most effective way to organize a scholarship fund to meet educational needs."
Princeton has yet to announce a plan comparable to that of Harvard, Princeton spokeswoman, Marilyn Marks said in an e-mail yesterday.
"Members of the University community are thinking about how Princeton can respond," she said. "The question remains open, and all suggestions are welcomed."
Harvard is not the only school that has taken action.
Rutgers University is planning to create a scholarship to help victims of the attack attend the school.
Marks said that a plan like the one at Rutgers would be unnecessary at Princeton, pointing out that last year's financial aid plan will give any student the grants he or she needs to attend the University.
Admitted students under additional financial strain because of the loss of a family member in the attack would certainly be considered for aid, Marks added.
Some students said yesterday that the University should act sooner rather than later.
"Now would be a great time to make a powerful gesture while the motivation to assist the victims and their families is still strong on campus," said Peter Hegseth '03.
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