Academics

Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

NEWS | 08/23/2021

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Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“On the one hand, I’m really happy because I miss teaching in-person,” Alberto Bruzos Moro told The Daily Princetonian. “On the other hand, I’m worried because, you know, having a kid at home who is immunocompromised, it is a little concerning. At least until he can get the vaccine.”

On Princeton’s campus, Alberto Bruzos Moro is the director of the Spanish language program, slated to teach two seminars this fall. Off campus, he’s a father to an immunocompromised nine-year-old son.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

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When the ‘really easy and fun parts of Princeton disappear’: A student mental health crisis and Princeton’s response

When the ‘really easy and fun parts of Princeton disappear’: A student mental health crisis and Princeton’s response

Annabelle Duval and Claire Schultz

Princeton prides itself on its high academic standards, and even in a normal year, some students have difficulty managing these expectations while taking care of their mental health. But this semester, students experienced these challenges on a much more universal scale. Undergraduates and administrators reflect on what intensified mental health struggles this past semester, how students navigated those struggles, and how the University responded. 

Princeton prides itself on its high academic standards, and even in a normal year, some students have difficulty managing these expectations while taking care of their mental health. But this semester, students experienced these challenges on a much more universal scale. Undergraduates and administrators reflect on what intensified mental health struggles this past semester, how students navigated those struggles, and how the University responded. 

FEATURES | 07/16/2021

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Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

Jasmyn Dobson and Sam Pathak

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

NEWS | 06/21/2021

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This semester, Business Ethics teaches another lesson: how to succeed at hybrid learning

This semester, Business Ethics teaches another lesson: how to succeed at hybrid learning

John Graham

Professor David Miller's class, EGR 219: Business Ethics — Succeeding without Selling Your Soul, is one of fifteen courses to have adopted a hybrid format this semester. It's far from perfect, but students agree this special class is worth the extra effort. “Gee, if we're part of the Keller Center and we're all about innovation, I might as well innovate," Miller said.

Professor David Miller's class, EGR 219: Business Ethics — Succeeding without Selling Your Soul, is one of fifteen courses to have adopted a hybrid format this semester. It's far from perfect, but students agree this special class is worth the extra effort. “Gee, if we're part of the Keller Center and we're all about innovation, I might as well innovate," Miller said. 

FEATURES | 05/02/2021

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Dean’s Date postponed until May 10 amid student mental health crisis

Dean’s Date postponed until May 10 amid student mental health crisis

Mark Dodici and Katherine Dailey

The extension will move Dean’s Date from May 5 to May 10, although the final examination period will remain unchanged. The announcement comes following repeated student calls for action on mental health.

The extension will move Dean’s Date from May 5 to May 10, although the final examination period will remain unchanged. The announcement comes following repeated student calls for action on mental health.

NEWS | 04/30/2021

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Nakase ’21, Wang ’21 named valedictorian, salutatorian

Nakase ’21, Wang ’21 named valedictorian, salutatorian

Caitlin Limestahl

Both have won the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and plan to attend medical school. Nakase concentrated in operations research and financial engineering. Wang concentrated in chemistry and is pursuing a certificate in classics with a focus on Ancient Roman language and culture. 

Both have won the Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence and plan to attend medical school. Nakase concentrated in operations research and financial engineering. Wang concentrated in chemistry and is pursuing a certificate in classics with a focus on Ancient Roman language and culture. 

NEWS | 04/26/2021

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Faculty may host in-person classes, office hours outdoors

Faculty may host in-person classes, office hours outdoors

Mark Dodici

In a memo to faculty, Deputy Dean of the College Elizabeth Colagiuri announced that classes and office hours can be held in person and outdoors as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.

In a memo to faculty, Deputy Dean of the College Elizabeth Colagiuri announced that classes and office hours can be held in person and outdoors as long as social distancing guidelines are followed.

NEWS | 04/20/2021

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Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Paige Cromley

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

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USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

USG approves ASL referendum, will appear on spring ballot

Drew Somerville

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

The referendum, sponsored by Elaine Wright ’21, proposes that American Sign Language (ASL) be considered equal to all other languages taught at the University and allowed to fulfill the A.B. language requirement.

NEWS | 03/30/2021

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Four seniors awarded $30K Labouisse Prize Fellowship

Four seniors awarded $30K Labouisse Prize Fellowship

Diya Kraybill

Seniors Chisom Ilogu, Sarah Kamanzi, Leopoldo Solis, and Lydia Spencer were awarded the Henry Richardson Labouisse ’26 Labouisse Prize Fellowship, which honors public service and civic engagement.

Seniors Chisom Ilogu, Sarah Kamanzi, Leopoldo Solis, and Lydia Spencer were awarded the Henry Richardson Labouisse ’26 Labouisse Prize Fellowship, which honors public service and civic engagement.

NEWS | 03/16/2021

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Keith Wailoo wins Dan David Prize for work in the history of medicine

Keith Wailoo wins Dan David Prize for work in the history of medicine

Zoya Amir Gauhar

Wailoo was specifically recognized for his historical scholarship centered in race, science, and health equity and the links between social structures and disease. Wailoo has served on health policy committees and actively discusses health equity using a historical lens to guide his work. 

Wailoo was specifically recognized for his historical scholarship centered in race, science, and health equity and the links between social structures and disease. Wailoo has served on health policy committees and actively discusses health equity using a historical lens to guide his work. 

NEWS | 02/24/2021

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“Who wants to present first?”: Sir Paul McCartney pays surprise visit to songwriting class

“Who wants to present first?”: Sir Paul McCartney pays surprise visit to songwriting class

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Sir Paul McCartney paid a visit to Professor Paul Muldoon’s ATL496 class, titled “How To Write A Song.” Joining under the name ‘Test Student,’ McCartney offered thorough feedback on each student’s work, often incorporating anecdotes from his time as a Beatle.

Sir Paul McCartney paid a visit to professor Paul Muldoon’s ATL496 class, titled “How To Write A Song.” Joining under the name “Test Student,“ McCartney offered thorough feedback on each student’s work, often incorporating anecdotes from his time as a Beatle. 

NEWS | 02/23/2021

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Classics chair asks Princeton to ‘urgently’ review department culture after Katz misconduct comes to light

Classics chair asks Princeton to ‘urgently’ review department culture after Katz misconduct comes to light

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

The department has also created an alternate section of Katz’s course on Homer and allowed students to switch into the new section.

The department has also created an alternate section of Katz’s course on Homer and allowed students to switch into the new section. 

NEWS | 02/23/2021

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Reading Peter Singer's ‘Famine, Affluence, and Morality’ 50 years later

Reading Peter Singer's ‘Famine, Affluence, and Morality’ 50 years later

Paige Cromley

“Famine, Affluence, and Morality” confronts the reader with their own complacency regarding global suffering, and the passage of time has not led to a heartening perspective. Half a century later, the world is in the midst of a refugee crisis, wars and famines continue to afflict millions, and society is still rife with poverty and inequality.  A modern frame of reference provides a new understanding of what may be necessary to goad the world into action, but we’ll start by reexamining Singer’s reasoning regarding the affluents’ duty to help those in need. 

“Famine, Affluence, and Morality” confronts the reader with their own complacency regarding global suffering, and the passage of time has not led to a heartening perspective. Half a century later, the world is in the midst of a refugee crisis, wars and famines continue to afflict millions, and society is still rife with poverty and inequality.  A modern frame of reference provides a new understanding of what may be necessary to goad the world into action, but we’ll start by reexamining Singer’s reasoning regarding the affluents’ duty to help those in need.  

THE PROSPECT | 02/18/2021

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ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ELE department renamed as Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alen Palic

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

“Including both ‘Electrical’ and ‘Computer’ in the title better reflects what our department does,” Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Niraj Jha noted. 

NEWS | 02/10/2021

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Alumni allege history of inappropriate conduct with female students by Princeton professor Joshua Katz

Alumni allege history of inappropriate conduct with female students by Princeton professor Joshua Katz

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

A ‘Prince’ investigation has uncovered allegations that Katz, a classics professor who spent more than two decades at the University, crossed professional boundaries with three of his female students.

A ‘Prince’ investigation has uncovered allegations that Katz, a classics professor who spent more than two decades at the University, crossed professional boundaries with three of his female students.

NEWS | 02/04/2021

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Spring semester final exams to “default” to take-homes — but professors retain scheduled option

Spring semester final exams to “default” to take-homes — but professors retain scheduled option

Diya Kraybill

Exams will default to take-homes available throughout the final exam period to avoid increased conflicts, though professors will retain the option to hold Registrar-scheduled exams.

Exams will default to take-homes available throughout the final exam period to avoid increased conflicts, though professors will retain the option to hold Registrar-scheduled exams.

NEWS | 02/01/2021

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Princeton names twelve SINSI scholars

Princeton names twelve SINSI scholars

Anne Wen

This marks the program’s 15th year at the School of Public and International Affairs.

This marks the program’s 15th year at the School of Public and International Affairs.

NEWS | 01/26/2021

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Amid digital crackdown, Chinese Politics professor recommends students in China avoid his class

Amid digital crackdown, Chinese Politics professor recommends students in China avoid his class

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Professor Rory Truex ’07 explained that since the course “includes material that is banned in China,” he didn’t “want anyone to feel that they were in a position where they had to access banned material in order to succeed in my course.”

Professor Rory Truex ’07 explained that since the course “includes material that is banned in China,” he didn’t “want anyone to feel that they were in a position where they had to access banned material in order to succeed in my course.”

NEWS | 01/15/2021

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