Academics

As humanities flounder, the HUM sequence faces a reckoning

As humanities flounder, the HUM sequence faces a reckoning

Rachel Sturley and Annabelle Duval

The Humanities Sequence is a University staple. How is it adapting to become more critical of the Western canon it teaches? HUM students and professors share their perspectives on how the course has changed direction and where it still needs to go.

FEATURES | 08/16/2020

As U. departments begin releasing pass/D/fail policies for fall 2020, students face inconsistent requirements

As U. departments begin releasing pass/D/fail policies for fall 2020, students face inconsistent requirements

Alen Palic

Among the departments that have provided their academic plans for the fall, there is no grading option favored by a majority: optional PDF and mandatory A–F grading have been nearly equally adopted.

NEWS | 08/12/2020

‘The early warning signs are not pretty’: Eviction Lab researchers study end of federal moratorium

Francesca Block

Desmond believes the lab’s data leaves one thing certain: “Without stable shelter, everything else falls apart.”

FEATURES | 07/27/2020

Katz defends ‘blunt words’ in op-ed, as Department of Classics removes condemnation from website

Katz defends ‘blunt words’ in op-ed, as Department of Classics removes condemnation from website

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Katz wrote he was gratified that “Princeton’s leadership has done the right thing,” adding that he learned recently he is not under investigation by the University.

NEWS | 07/27/2020

Certain fall 2020 courses capped, canceled, moving to pre-recorded format

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Certain fall 2020 courses capped, canceled, moving to pre-recorded format

Zachary Shevin

The lowered enrollment numbers are part of a broader University effort to “enhance the online learning experience and better facilitate interaction,“ according to Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 07/22/2020

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

Marissa Michaels

“We call upon the University to amplify its commitment to Black people and all people of color on this campus as central to its mission, and to become, for the first time in its history, an anti-racist institution,” the faculty letter reads.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

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‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

“The University heard these demands before,” said one petition signatory. “It’s all about applying pressure at this point.”

NEWS | 06/27/2020

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

U. hosts panel on mentorship for underrepresented minorities in industry and academia

Edward Tian

“I’m thrilled to be living through this moment,” said Dr. Marian Croak ’77, Vice President of Engineering at Google. “The tragic nature of what has spurred this movement is an opportunity for change.”

NEWS | 06/04/2020

Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity

Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

Through several obtained documents, the ‘Prince’ is aware of at least 21 students who were suspected of academic integrity violations in relation to an April MAT 202 problem set.

NEWS | 05/26/2020

16 faculty members, 18 alumni elected to nation’s historic academies

Allan Shen

University faculty members elected to the Academy this year include Professors Rubén Gallo, M. Zahid Hasan, Amaney Jamal, Ruby Lee, Margaret Martonosi, Tom Muir, Alondra Nelson, Eve Ostriker, Alexander Smits, James Stone, Leeat Yariv, and Muhammad Qasim Zaman.

NEWS | 05/08/2020

In WRI 163: Contagion, class readings have become reality

In WRI 163: Contagion, class readings have become reality

Marissa Michaels

Professor Carolyn Ureña always knew that the interdisciplinary study of infectious disease was important. Now, the rest of the world is catching on.

FEATURES | 05/07/2020

U. hosts SophCon, virtual orientation program for rising sophomores

Evelyn Doskoch

The program took place from Monday, May 4, to Wednesday, May 6, through a series of three one-hour webinars that discussed Academic Advising and Career Exploration, Mental Wellness, Housing and Dining, and Residential Colleges.

NEWS | 05/07/2020

Incoming SEAS Dean Andrea Goldsmith becomes first woman to receive Marconi Prize

Albert Jiang

The Marconi Prize is widely considered to be the highest honor in telecommunications research, given to one or two individuals a year for “a significant and impactful scientific discovery or innovation that changed millions of lives.”

NEWS | 05/07/2020

Eisgruber told departments to prepare for an online semester. Here’s what they’re thinking.

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Virtual learning is difficult. The Daily Princetonian reached out to every department to see what planning, if any, has been done to prepare for the possibility of an online fall semester.

NEWS | 05/05/2020

Himelhoch ’21 awarded 2020 Truman Scholarship

Himelhoch ’21 awarded 2020 Truman Scholarship

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“I’m interested in representing survivors of interpersonal violence who are religious and face all sorts of systemic injustices within their communities and are asked to give up those religious commitments to try to appeal to the secular justice system for help,” Himelhoch said.

NEWS | 04/20/2020

Graduate School announces changes to grading, examination policies

Graduate School announces changes to grading, examination policies

Shamma Pepper Fox

Instead of enacting a graduate school-wide policy similar to the one enacted by the Dean of the College Jill S. Dolan, which established a P/D/F option for all undergraduate courses, the Graduate School will “defer to the faculty in departments and programs on whether and how best to adjust the timelines for their own requirements.”

NEWS | 04/16/2020

41 courses will fulfill new ‘Culture and Difference’ requirement

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41 courses will fulfill new ‘Culture and Difference’ requirement

Evelyn Doskoch

The new requirement, which will go into effect for the Class for 2024, aims to expose students to a variety of cultures and experiences and allow them to explore these cultural practices across a wide range of disciplines.

NEWS | 04/09/2020

U. seeks research proposals related to COVID-19

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U. seeks research proposals related to COVID-19

Albert Jiang

Although all non-essential on-campus research was suspended as of March 21, a limited number of approved, campus-based proposals related to COVID-19 will be permitted to join the few essential projects permitted to continue to operate.

NEWS | 04/05/2020

Two weeks into Zoom, students reflect on challenges of online learning

Two weeks into Zoom, students reflect on challenges of online learning

Rose Gilbert

Nearly two weeks have passed since University students began taking online courses on Zoom. Not all students — depending on their time zone, internet access, and living situation — can participate easily.

NEWS | 04/02/2020

Decentralized PDF grading policy sparks debate over fairness

Decentralized PDF grading policy sparks debate over fairness

Karolen Eid, Sam Kagan, and Silvana Nasim

Some students and professors expressed concern with the lack of an overarching University policy.

NEWS | 03/27/2020

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