Academics

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.

Princeton writing seminar explores queer visibility amid anti-drag legislation

Lecturer Tyler Baldor of “WRI 163/164: And the Rest is Drag” hopes his course will be part of an effort by the University to make queer people and issues more visible. The course will also aim to focus on the most recent anti-drag legislation in next year’s course material.

Instructor Tyler Baldor of “WRI 163/164: And the Rest is Drag” hopes his course will be part of an effort by the University to make queer people and issues more visible. The course will also aim to focus on the most recent anti-drag legislation in next year’s course material.

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 to step down as AAS department chair in time of departmental transition

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 announced his intention to step down as Chair of the Department of African American Studies. His replacement will be determined by the Dean of the Faculty, Gene Jarrett ’97. 

Professor Eddie Glaude GS ’97 announced his intention to step down as Chair of the Department of African American Studies. His replacement will be determined by the Dean of the Faculty, Gene Jarrett ’97. 

As seniors sweat theses, SPIA offers short extension

The School of Public and International Affairs extended its thesis deadline from April 6 to April 10, citing leeway in the academic calendar. 

The School of Public and International Affairs extended its thesis deadline from April 6 to April 10, citing leeway in the academic calendar. 

‘The best decision I’ve made’: Students, faculty reflect on the first full cycle of ASL classes

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false.

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false. 

Neurodiversity advocates push for greater recognition, inclusion

“Reflecting the “infinite variation in human minds,” neurodivergence can be considered a natural form of human diversity subject to similar social dynamics as race or gender, workshop organizer Sashank Pisupati told attendees.”

“Reflecting the “infinite variation in human minds,” neurodivergence can be considered a natural form of human diversity subject to similar social dynamics as race or gender, workshop organizer Sashank Pisupati told attendees.”

Edward Tian ’23 creates GPTZero, software to detect plagiarism from AI bot ChatGPT

Edward Tian ’23, a computer science concentrator who is writing his thesis on artificial intelligence (AI) detection, coded a software, now named GPTZero, that detects writing produced by AI. The software has been downloaded by people in 40 U.S. states and 30 countries. 

Edward Tian ’23, a computer science concentrator who is writing his thesis on artificial intelligence (AI) detection, coded a software, now named GPTZero, that detects writing produced by AI. The software has been downloaded by people in 40 U.S. states and 30 countries. 

NES Chair Ghamari-Tabrizi responds after Tory panelist alleged links to Iranian regime

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

At a campus event hosted by The Princeton Tory this month, panelist Mariam Memarsadeghi, an Iranian activist advocating for regime change in Iran, accused Chair and Professor of Near Eastern Studies Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi of being “very close to the Iranian regime” — accusations that Ghamari-Tabrizi rejected in an interview with the ‘Prince.’

Princeton permits professors to give 24-hour Dean’s Date extensions

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

A new policy this semester will allow professors to approve 24-hour extensions to assignments due on Dean’s Date without students having to ask their dean’s approval.

Princeton offers almost 200 new courses for upcoming spring semester

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

New courses for the Spring 2023 semester include those reflecting on current events and traveling to locations including Denmark.

Princeton students and professors react to Supreme Court oral arguments on affirmative action

In the shadow of the pending Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of race-based admissions, students and faculty share their perspectives. 

In the shadow of the pending Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of race-based admissions, students and faculty share their perspectives.