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The University announced Thursday that it will resume accepting research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”  

The University announced Thursday that it will no longer accept research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”  


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U. walks back protest ban on Nassau Hall lawn

On Sept. 5, the University walked back its ban on protests on the front lawn of Nassau Hall, which has long been an iconic protest location. Administrators previously stated no change had been made to protest policy following heated protest activity on campus last semester.

On Sept. 5, the University walked back its ban on protests on the front lawn of Nassau Hall, which has long been an iconic protest location. Administrators previously stated no change had been made to protest policy following heated protest activity on campus last semester.

NEWS | September 6

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Discussions on divestment from Israel continue as arrested students return to campus

Students organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.

Students organizing with Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) met with the Resources Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) the afternoon of Thursday, May 23, and welcomed students arrested for pro-Palestine activism back onto campus this week as the school year draws to a close.

NEWS | May 24

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Eisgruber says protesters must clear encampment, divestment to be formally considered

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

NEWS | May 13

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Hunger strikers trade off with new participants after nine days

After nine days of hunger striking in solidarity with Palestine, the 13 participating students ended their strike. Seven other undergraduates have taken their place, beginning a new iteration of the strike.

After nine days of hunger striking in solidarity with Palestine, the 13 participating students ended their strike. Seven other undergraduates have taken their place, beginning a new iteration of the strike.

NEWS | May 13

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Special faculty meeting will consider proposal regarding student discipline and free speech

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has called a special meeting of the faculty for May 20, following a faculty proposal regarding “the granting of amnesty to students and other university affiliates involved in peaceful free speech and assembly for justice in Palestine.”

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 has called a special meeting of the faculty for May 20, following a faculty proposal regarding “the granting of amnesty to students and other university affiliates involved in peaceful free speech and assembly for justice in Palestine.”

NEWS | May 12

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Princeton High School students walk out in support of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

On the 15th day of the ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ and the seventh day of an associated hunger strike, students at Princeton High School walked out of school to the sit-in site at Cannon Green.

NEWS | May 10

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Students claim meeting with Eisgruber was unproductive, hunger strike will continue

On May 6, a small group of protesters met with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley, and Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal to discuss the demands of the ongoing sit-in on Cannon Green. According to protesters, the meeting was unproductive, and the hunger strike will continue.

On May 6, a small group of protesters met with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley, and Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal to discuss the demands of the ongoing sit-in on Cannon Green. According to protesters, the meeting was unproductive, and the hunger strike will continue.

NEWS | May 6

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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.

FEATURES | May 6

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Annual May Day March stops at ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’

On May 1, campus and local organizations came together to organize the annual May Day March, to celebrate workers and advocate for labor rights and social justice.

On May 1, campus and local organizations came together to organize the annual May Day March, to celebrate workers and advocate for labor rights and social justice.

NEWS | May 3

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Clio Hall occupation ends in 13 arrests, sit-in relocates to Cannon Green

In the late afternoon of Monday, April 30, the occupation of Clio Hall by pro-Palestinian protesters ended in 13 arrests. Afterwards, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” relocated from McCosh Courtyard to Cannon Green.

In the late afternoon of Monday, April 30, the occupation of Clio Hall by pro-Palestinian protesters ended in 13 arrests. Afterwards, the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” relocated from McCosh Courtyard to Cannon Green.

NEWS | April 30