Academics

Climate change discussion with President of the Maldives turns to conflict in Israel

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

On Sept. 26, the President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu spoke as part of SPIA’s Dean Leadership Series. The conversation, moderated by Professor Razia Iqbal, was intended to focus on the Maldives’s effort to combat climate change, but shifted focus to the country’s response to the war in Gaza.

SPIA changes requirements for junior independent work following years of deliberation

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has changed its requirements for independent junior work, reducing the number of required junior papers from two to one for SPIA majors in the Class of 2026 and beyond.

First-year Writing Seminars undergo curriculum overhaul to improve student experience

The First-year Writing Seminar Program, a core requirement for first-year students, has undergone changes to its curriculum for the 2024–25 school year. This new curriculum will feature two main essays as opposed to the standard three and two other assignments to make writing seminars more varied and manageable for first-year students.

The First-year Writing Seminar Program, a core requirement for first-year students, has undergone changes to its curriculum for the 2024–25 school year. This new curriculum will feature two main essays as opposed to the standard three and two other assignments to make writing seminars more varied and manageable for first-year students.

Finding an ‘academic home’: The push for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton

Princeton University remains one of only three Ivy League schools without an official academic program in Native American and Indigenous Studies. After many years of advocacy, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and students on the path forward for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton.

Princeton University remains one of only three Ivy League schools without an official academic program in Native American and Indigenous Studies. After many years of advocacy, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and students on the path forward for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Princeton.

Eliza Griswold ’95 named director of Princeton’s Program in Journalism

Griswold, who graduated with a degree in English, is a contributing writer for The New Yorker. In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ she talked bridging ideological divides, election coverage, and enhancing the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

Griswold, who graduated with a degree in English, is a contributing writer for The New Yorker. In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ she talked bridging ideological divides, election coverage, and enhancing the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

Famously rigorous first-year science curriculum to be revamped with focus on data analysis

Students have historically commented on the curriculum’s high degree of difficulty. The changes will primarily aim to increase focus on the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.

Students have historically commented on the curriculum’s high degree of difficulty. The changes will primarily aim to increase focus on the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data science.

USG advertises existing syllabus library, though only subset of courses included

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning first launched the syllabus library in 2021. Although the library does not include syllabi for all courses, the USG Academics Committee is working to add more, and to make the resource known to the student body.

The faculty hiring process, explained

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within each department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within the department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

Rhodes Scholarship goes to student and scholar of Turkish foreign policy

Sam Harshbarger ’24 was the only Princeton student awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Like Princeton's sole Rhodes recipient last year, Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, he is a member of Terrace F. Club and a history concentrator. Harshbarger's senior thesis advisor, Professor Natasha Wheatley, said that he is "a once-in-a-generation academic talent."

Sam Harshbarger ’24 was the only Princeton student awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Like Princeton's sole Rhodes recipient last year, Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, he is a member of Terrace F. Club and a history concentrator. Harshbarger's senior thesis advisor, Professor Natasha Wheatley, said that he is "a once-in-a-generation academic talent."

At Whig event, Cornel West GS ’80 avoids topic of presidential run at University request

Instead, a key point of discussion was on West’s repeated calls for the U.S. to cease their involvement in the war in Ukraine and clashes with Harvard’s former president over his pro-Palestine politics.

Instead, a key point of discussion was on West’s repeated calls for the U.S. to cease their involvement in the war in Ukraine and clashes with Harvard’s former president over his pro-Palestine politics.

Upcoming conference shines light on growing movement for Caribbean studies at Princeton

The student organization is set to host its first academic conference since 2006 this Saturday, Nov. 11. The conference is one part ongoing student advocacy to grow Caribbean studies at Princeton. 

The student organization is set to host its first academic conference since 2006 this Saturday, Nov. 11. The conference is one part ongoing student advocacy to grow Caribbean studies at Princeton. 

University considers extending time between classes for easier commutes, sustainable schedules

The Office of the Dean of the College proposed two initiatives to extend passing time between classes and remodel Dean’s Date.

The Office of the Dean of the College proposed two initiatives to extend passing time between classes and remodel Dean’s Date.

Students and faculty see opportunities for growth in South Asian Studies

The Daily Princetonian spoke to professors in the South Asian Studies Program, which was established in 2007 but currently has only three core faculty members, limiting course offerings for students.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to professors in the South Asian Studies Program, which was established in 2007 but currently has only three core faculty members, limiting course offerings for students.

No definitive timeline in place for establishing Indigenous Studies minor

Although the University announced that it would establish an endowed professorship of Indigenous Studies in 2020, the position has yet to be filled.

Although the University announced that it would establish an endowed professorship of Indigenous Studies in 2020, the position has yet to be filled.

After worrying careers report, SPIA hosts first public service career day

Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) will host its first public service career day on Friday Sept. 22, marking a first for its scale and scope with nearly 20 alumni speakers.

Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) will host its first public service career day on Friday Sept. 22, marking a first for its scale and scope with nearly 20 alumni speakers.

Another warning about social media, this time from a former Swedish PM

Former Swedish Prime Minister and current Leader of the Opposition Magdalena Andersson sat down with The Daily Princetonian, after speaking to students at an event hosted by the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination on Tuesday.

Former Swedish Prime Minister and current Leader of the Opposition Magdalena Andersson sat down with The Daily Princetonian, after speaking to students at an event hosted by the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination on Tuesday.

Graduates face recent technology job cuts, long-term shortage of academic positions

As 408 master’s students, more than 700 postdoctoral scholars, and 2,804 Ph.D. candidates pursue higher education at Princeton, the professorial job market sees its fewest listings in history.

Eisgruber defends academic freedom after congressman calls for book to be removed

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a separate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from “social media storms.”

Eisgruber defended academic freedom and made the case that it could coexist with a welcoming environment for students. In a seperate statement to faculty, he also urged faculty to reach out to the administration when under attack from "social media storms."

Princeton Gerrymandering Project did not manipulate data, says NJ commission

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.

A previous Princeton investigation similarly concluded that allegations against Professor Sam Wang, who served as an advisor for the state’s Congressional Redistricting Commission, were without merit.

SPIA hires Iran envoy with suspended security clearance amid ongoing FBI investigation

On unpaid leave, Special Envoy to Iran Malley will begin to teach courses during the 2023-24 school year. Appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, Malley was placed on unpaid leave two months ago after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials.   

President Joe Biden appointed Malley to be his special envoy to Iran in 2021, but, two months ago, Malley was placed on unpaid leave after his security clearance was revoked amidst an ongoing investigation into his handling of classified materials. It is during this leave that Malley will teach courses at Princeton.