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Faculty approve four new minors, including Native American and Indigenous Studies

Faculty approve four new minors, including Native American and Indigenous Studies

Sena Chang and Nikki Han
| April 8
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Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Upperclassman course selection concludes with key classes filled, students express frustration

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Upperclassman course selection concludes with key classes filled, students express frustration

Hayk Yengibaryan and Charlie Roth

On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Princeton upperclassman swiftly selected their courses. With underclassman course enrollment looming, several classes have already filled up.

On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Princeton upperclassman swiftly selected their courses. With underclassman course enrollment looming, several classes have already filled up.

NEWS | December 5

First Professor of Indigenous Studies steps into role, charts new initiatives

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First Professor of Indigenous Studies steps into role, charts new initiatives

Luke Grippo

J. Kēhaulani Kauanui assumed her role as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies in Anthropology this past July. She spoke to the ‘Prince’ about her goals, which include improving the Native experience on campus and creating a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.

J. Kēhaulani Kauanui assumed her role as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies in Anthropology this past July. She spoke to the ‘Prince’ about her goals, which include improving the Native experience on campus and creating a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.

NEWS | December 3

Haitian Creole language courses coming to Princeton’s French and Italian department in the next year

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Haitian Creole language courses coming to Princeton’s French and Italian department in the next year

Isaac Bernstein

Princeton’s French and Italian Department is adding a Haitian Creole course in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 taught by Lecturer Johnny Laforêt. Offerings may eventually expand to additional 200-level electives as well. 

Princeton’s French and Italian Department is adding a Haitian Creole course in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 taught by Lecturer Johnny Laforêt. Offerings may eventually expand to additional 200-level electives as well. 

NEWS | November 22

Princeton eliminates $45 fee for dropping courses after add/drop period

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Princeton eliminates $45 fee for dropping courses after add/drop period

Doris Lee

Undergraduate students no longer have to pay the $45 fee to drop a course after the add/drop period ends. The add/drop period allows students to adjust their course schedules until mid-September. After that, they can still drop a course until the ninth week of the term, previously with a $45 fee. The final date to drop classes this semester is Friday, Nov. 8.

Undergraduate students no longer have to pay the $45 fee to drop a course after the add/drop period ends. The add/drop period allows students to adjust their course schedules until mid-September. After that, they can still drop a course until the ninth week of the term, previously with a $45 fee. The final date to drop classes this semester is Friday, Nov. 8.

NEWS | November 6

Princeton’s Making an Exoneree course frees second person in two years

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Princeton’s Making an Exoneree course frees second person in two years

Annie Rupertus

This Friday, Anthony “Tony” Mills became the second person to be released from prison after participating in Princeton’s Making an Exoneree program. The course tasks undergraduates with reinvestigating cases of people who have been wrongfully incarcerated and fighting for their release.

This Friday, Anthony “Tony” Mills became the second person to be released from prison after participating in Princeton’s Making an Exoneree program. The course tasks undergraduates with reinvestigating cases of people who have been wrongfully incarcerated and fighting for their release.

NEWS | October 29
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‘Do you really want to live forever?’ Sci-fi author Ted Chiang talks immortality

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‘Do you really want to live forever?’ Sci-fi author Ted Chiang talks immortality

Sena Chang and Christopher Bao

In a public lecture that drew over 200 attendees, science fiction author Ted Chiang explored philosophical and ethical arguments for and against pursuing immortality, discussed biological explanations for current human longevity, and addressed scientific concerns facing society. In an era when Princeton and many other institutions are grappling with the impacts of artificial intelligence, Chiang’s lecture spoke to the risks of scientific advancement.

In a public lecture that drew over 200 attendees, science fiction author Ted Chiang explored philosophical and ethical arguments for and against pursuing immortality, discussed biological explanations for current human longevity, and addressed scientific concerns facing society. In an era when Princeton and many other institutions are grappling with the impacts of artificial intelligence, Chiang’s lecture spoke to the risks of scientific advancement.

NEWS | October 24

Palestinian Studies Colloquium event discusses consequences of one year of war in Gaza

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Palestinian Studies Colloquium event discusses consequences of one year of war in Gaza

Sena Chang

The Department of Near Eastern Studies hosted the third-ever event in the Palestinian Studies Colloquium on Tuesday, Oct. 8, hosting Professor Nadia Abu El-Haj from Barnard College and Columbia University and Professor Raz Segal, associate professor of Holocaust and Genocide studies at Stockton University.

The Department of Near Eastern Studies hosted the third-ever event in the Palestinian Studies Colloquium on Tuesday, Oct. 8, hosting Professor Nadia Abu El-Haj from Barnard College and Columbia University and Professor Raz Segal, associate professor of Holocaust and Genocide studies at Stockton University.

NEWS | October 11

Dean’s Date, as you know it, is over

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Dean’s Date, as you know it, is over

Luke Grippo

Dean’s Date will no longer be the deadline for final papers, projects, and problem sets starting Spring 2025, with written assignments now being staggered across the final exam period. The decision comes as a response to student concerns regarding assignment pile-up and suitable travel arrangements around the holidays and breaks. 

Dean’s Date will no longer be the deadline for final papers, projects, and problem sets starting Spring 2025, with written assignments now being staggered across the final exam period. The decision comes as a response to student concerns regarding assignment pile-up and suitable travel arrangements around the holidays and breaks. 

NEWS | October 9

University introduces five brand-new minors for 2024–25 academic year

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University introduces five brand-new minors for 2024–25 academic year

Sena Chang and Emily Leon

The University has officially introduced five new minors for the 2024–25 academic year: bioengineering, European studies, history of art, mathematics, and religion. Sixteen existing certificate programs have also recently transitioned into minors.

The University has officially introduced five new minors for the 2024–25 academic year: bioengineering, European studies, history of art, mathematics, and religion. Sixteen existing certificate programs have also recently transitioned into minors.

NEWS | October 4

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 reflects on U.S. foreign policy challenges in Afghanistan and war in Gaza

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Gen. Mark Milley ’80 reflects on U.S. foreign policy challenges in Afghanistan and war in Gaza

Sena Chang

Milley, currently serving as SPIA’s Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor, discussed the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and regional security in the Middle East more broadly at an event Wednesday. His talk was the fourth installment in the SPIA Dean’s Leadership Series.

Milley, currently serving as SPIA’s Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor, discussed the aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and regional security in the Middle East more broadly at an event Wednesday. His talk was the fourth installment in the SPIA Dean’s Leadership Series.

NEWS | October 3

Departments still lack unified ChatGPT policy, continue adapting to generative AI

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Departments still lack unified ChatGPT policy, continue adapting to generative AI

Olivia Sanchez and Achilleas Koukas

Over a year after the release of a University-wide memo recommending ChatGPT and generative AI guidelines, academic departments continue to lack unified policies regarding usage of these tools. The Daily Princetonian reached out to the head of every department that offers an undergraduate major, and only one has a department-specific policy: Economics.

Over a year after the release of a University-wide memo recommending ChatGPT and generative AI guidelines, academic departments continue to lack unified policies regarding usage of these tools. The Daily Princetonian reached out to the head of every department that offers an undergraduate major, and only one has a department-specific policy: Economics.

NEWS | October 2

Effron Center reconsiders ‘Latino’ terminology amid conversations on gender, geography

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Effron Center reconsiders ‘Latino’ terminology amid conversations on gender, geography

Sena Chang

The Program in Latino Studies (LAO) at the Effron Center for the Study of America has opened discussions about a possible name change, taking the current terminology's implications about gender and geography into account.

The Program in Latino Studies (LAO) at the Effron Center for the Study of America has opened discussions about a possible name change, taking the current terminology's implications about gender and geography into account.

NEWS | September 30

SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

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SPIA hosts Paraguay President to discuss economic development in Latin America

Doug Schwartz and Elisabeth Stewart

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

As part of the Dean’s Leadership Series, His Excellency President Santiago Peña of Paraguay joined the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) on Friday, Sept. 27. Peña focused his address on his ascent to public office and his visions for economic development in Paraguay and the Latin American region, before taking questions from the audience.

NEWS | September 30

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