Beyond the Bubble

Group of U. alumni works to supply alumni in medical profession with PPE

Group of U. alumni works to supply alumni in medical profession with PPE

Naomi Hess

The initiative Medical Supplies for Frontline Hospital Workers is run by Brian Sheng ’18, Rel Lavizzo-Mourey ’02, and Eric Sheng, the brother of Brian Sheng and an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania.

NEWS | 04/12/2020

U. cancels all IIP internships, PICS go remote-only

U. cancels all IIP internships, PICS go remote-only

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The University’s International Internship Program (IIP) and Princeton Internships for Civic Service (PICS) will not be held in-person. PICS internships can be done remotely if the organization gives that option.

NEWS | 04/09/2020

A look at how the U.’s response to COVID-19 compares to past pandemics

A look at how the U.’s response to COVID-19 compares to past pandemics

Hannah Smalley

In contrast to past pandemics, today’s students are accustomed to moving freely around campus, the town, and even farther afield to nearby cities, and many people in town regularly commute to New York City or Philadelphia for work. The level of interaction between the University and the surrounding community and the difficulty of imposing such strict rules for civilian populations suggest that protective sequestration was never a viable response to COVID-19.

NEWS | 04/08/2020

Study co-authored by U. scholar draws attention in India as Modi orders lockdown

Study co-authored by U. scholar draws attention in India as Modi orders lockdown

Bhoomika Chowdhary

“Delays in testing are seriously reducing the ability of the population to protect itself,” the study found. On March 24, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a “complete” lockdown of the country, rendering the study’s estimated figures outdated.

NEWS | 04/07/2020

Two U. juniors return home safely from Morocco

Two U. juniors return home safely from Morocco

Sam Kagan

The Near Eastern Studies concentrator booked a flight out of Casablanca on March 15, expecting to depart on March 20 and land in Washington D.C. Just a few hours later, the Moroccan government grounded all international flights in or out of the country.

NEWS | 04/07/2020

Sirad Hassan ’20 competes in Jeopardy! College Championship

Sirad Hassan ’20 competes in Jeopardy! College Championship

Alen Palic

Sirad Hassan ‘20 competed in the Jeopardy! College Championships on Monday, but did not qualify to advance to the semifinals.

NEWS | 04/07/2020

U. researchers contribute to discovery of new way to track mutations of epidemics, like COVID-19

U. researchers contribute to discovery of new way to track mutations of epidemics, like COVID-19

Katie Tam

“As we have seen with COVID-19, the spread has been much more rapid than leaders expected,” Poor wrote. “To the extent that this can be attributed to mutations, this model could help give decision-makers a clearer picture of what to expect and thus take quicker action if needed.”

NEWS | 04/01/2020

Bridge Year students and EEB graduate student return from Peru with help of Embassy, State Department

Bridge Year students and EEB graduate student return from Peru with help of Embassy, State Department

Marissa Michaels

They found themselves stuck after Peru closed its borders to international travel in mid-March.

NEWS | 04/01/2020

Amid shortages nationally, students struggle to access COVID-19 testing

Christiane Konstantopoulos and Julia Brazeau

Some students have resorted to somewhat drastic measures to find testing options in their hometowns. One even ordered a home testing kit for $250 to get an answer for their diagnosis.

NEWS | 03/26/2020

Harvard president tests positive for COVID-19, as all but two Ivies revise Commencement plans

Harvard president tests positive for COVID-19, as all but two Ivies revise Commencement plans

Zachary Shevin

“Larry Bacow is a terrific leader in higher education and a friend,” University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 wrote in a statement sent to The Daily Princetonian. “I hope that he and Adele recover quickly.”

NEWS | 03/25/2020

Public charge, COVID-19, and how local immigration activists are adapting

Public charge, COVID-19, and how local immigration activists are adapting

Zachary Shevin

In the wake of new changes to federal immigration policy, local advocacy groups like the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund are working to help immigrants preserve their access to medical care.

NEWS | 03/23/2020

Six Bridge Year students stuck in Peru

Six Bridge Year students stuck in Peru

Zachary Shevin

This is not this Bridge Year group’s first major disruption. The students originally planned to spend their time in Bolivia but were relocated from Tiquipaya in November following a controversial, contested election result and “significant civil unrest” nearby.

NEWS | 03/21/2020

N.J. residents must stay at home, Gov. Phil Murphy announces

N.J. residents must stay at home, Gov. Phil Murphy announces

Zachary Shevin and Allan Shen

Violating the order could result in fines or imprisonment.

NEWS | 03/21/2020

Princeton municipality, community respond to COVID-19 crisis

Princeton municipality, community respond to COVID-19 crisis

Caitlin Limestahl

“We live in a small, interconnected town,” Lempert wrote. “The University and larger community are tied together in multiple ways. So when we put social distancing protocols in place, it makes it more challenging to meet and interact with each other and the general energy level in the town feels quieter.”

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Mercer County declares state of emergency to combat coronavirus

Mercer County declares state of emergency to combat coronavirus

Naomi Hess

"We understand that our residents are concerned about this rapidly evolving situation, and we're determined to take whatever steps are necessary to minimize the risks for the people of Mercer County," Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said.

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Students abroad scramble after Trump bans travel from Europe

Students abroad scramble after Trump bans travel from Europe

Linh Nguyen and Zachary Shevin

Given the timing of the Administration’s announcement, the students were given less than two days to pack their bags.

NEWS | 03/12/2020

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Linh Nguyen, Albert Jiang, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

At 9:02 a.m. Monday morning, University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 updated the University about next steps regarding COVID-19 preparations.

NEWS | 03/09/2020

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

Zachary Shevin

“We have been developing a new website to keep the University community informed on policies, guidance, and best practices to ensure everyone’s health and safety during this evolving situation,” University Deputy Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in a 1:08 a.m. statement to the ‘Prince.’ “Policy information under development was inadvertently made viewable to the public,” he added. “We will share any and all new policies and guidance as soon as they are finalized.”

NEWS | 03/09/2020

Mercer County COVID-19 test returns negative as peer institutions shift to online teaching

Mercer County COVID-19 test returns negative as peer institutions shift to online teaching

Sam Kagan

A potential case of COVID-19 in Mercer County has tested negative, according to state health officials. Meanwhile, Stanford University and Columbia University have announced a temporary shift to online classes.

NEWS | 03/08/2020

Venerated mathematical physicist Freeman J. Dyson dies at 96

Venerated mathematical physicist Freeman J. Dyson dies at 96

Allan Shen and Edward Tian

Despite his mathematical contributions to the theories of quantum electrodynamics, Dyson did not receive the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics alongside Feynman, Schwinger, and Tomonaga. The theoretical physicist Steven Weinberg GS ’57, who shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics, told the New York Times in 2009 that the Nobel Prize Committee “fleeced” Dyson by not awarding him a prize for his work on quantum electrodynamics.

NEWS | 03/05/2020

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