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15 U.-affiliated historians sign letter supporting impeachment

Linh Nguyen, Zachary Shevin, and Sam Kagan

The group released the letter just two days before the anticipated congressional vote on articles of impeachment directed towards Trump, whose actions the historians describe as “a clear and present danger to the Constitution.” The letter assesses that if President Trump’s misconduct is not grounds for impeachment, almost nothing is.

NEWS | 12/17/2019

Recently named Rhodes Scholars discuss their academic passions

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Recently named Rhodes Scholars discuss their academic passions

Paige Allen

As Rhodes Scholars, Malhotra and Alagappan will join 30 other recipients from the United States in participating in two to three years of graduate study at Oxford funded by the scholarship beginning in September 2020.

NEWS | 12/15/2019

Police investigate train collision near Princeton Junction

Police investigate train collision near Princeton Junction

Sandeep Mangat

A replacement train was sent to take passengers on the scheduled route. It arrived in Philadelphia at approximately 3:35 a.m., three hours and 25 minutes behind schedule.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

Former Fed Chairman Volcker ’49 dies at 92

Former Fed Chairman Volcker ’49 dies at 92

Allan Shen

He joined the faculty of the Wilson School in 1988, becoming the first Frederick H. Schultz ’51 Professor of International Political Economy and transferring to emeritus status in 1997.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

No threat determined after shelter-in-place at Princeton High School

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No threat determined after shelter-in-place at Princeton High School

Danielle Ranucci

Princeton High School received an unconfirmed threat at approximately 11 a.m on Friday. The Princeton Police Department remained at the school for the rest of the day and students were released at 3 p.m.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

Around 40 demonstrators gather in Hinds Plaza for Climate Strike

Rose Gilbert

Despite a lockdown at Princeton High School, local residents, University students, and a handful of high school students who left before the lockdown went into effect gathered to hear from speakers and voice their concerns.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

Xiyue Wang released from detainment in Iran

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Xiyue Wang released from detainment in Iran

Linh Nguyen, Zachary Shevin, and Rooya Rahin

The University had also taken an active role in advocating for Wang’s 2019 release. In a statement this morning, President Christopher Eisgruber expressed his joy regarding the release, and his gratitude towards all parties who mediated the release.

NEWS | 12/07/2019

Rachel Zietz ’22, student entrepreneur, named to a Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ List

Rachel Zietz ’22, student entrepreneur, named to a Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ List

Albert Jiang

“I’m just happy to see my company where it is today and that people noticed that and be excited about it just want to be a part of the journey. That’s the biggest thing.”

NEWS | 12/06/2019

Looking back at the University's DACA lawsuit

Looking back at the University's DACA lawsuit

Omar Farah

"The DREAMers need a path to citizenship, and only Congress can provide that. We will accordingly continue to urge Congress to enact a permanent legislative solution, regardless of what the Court decides in this case," Eisgruber wrote.

NEWS | 12/05/2019

U. astronomy professor awarded Kyoto Prize

Katie Tam

James Gunn, Eugene Higgins Professor of Astronomy Emeritus, was awarded the Kyoto Prize for his work on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.

NEWS | 12/04/2019

U. math professor Assaf Naor awarded 2019 Ostrowski Prize

Nobline Yoo

Naor is the fourth University professor in history to receive the honor. In 1995, it was awarded to professor emeritus, Andrew J. Wiles, who is best known for proving Fermat’s Last Theorem. The bi-annual award has seen a total of 16 recipients since its establishment in 1989.

NEWS | 12/03/2019

Jeff Bezos '86 loses, then regains, title of richest man in the world for the second time in two months

Bharvi Chavre

In October, Bezos briefly fell to number two on the list before regaining the number one spot. Bezos first topped the Bloomberg Billionaires Index in October 2017.

NEWS | 12/02/2019

15-year-old cancer survivor Nicholas Matyas joins U. swim team

Ngan Chiem

Through Team Impact, an organization that “connects children facing serious and chronic illnesses with local college athletic teams,” Matyas was invited to join the University’s swim team. As a member of the team, Matyas is welcomed to attend team-related events.

NEWS | 11/24/2019

A brief history of the Veterans of Future Wars, the U. satire that became a national controversy

A brief history of the Veterans of Future Wars, the U. satire that became a national controversy

Rose Gilbert

In 1936, the Veterans of Future Wars began on the University campus as a joke between a handful of students, but soon exploded into a nation-wide phenomenon before collapsing, all in a little over a year.

NEWS | 11/21/2019

Marie Yovanovitch ’80 testifies before Congress

Julia Ilhardt

“This is about far more than me or a couple of individuals,” Yovanovitch said. “As Foreign Service professionals are being denigrated and undermined, the institution is also being degraded. This will soon cause real harm, if it hasn’t already.”

NEWS | 11/19/2019

Boettcher ’14 falls to Holzhauer in two-day Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions finals

Boettcher ’14 falls to Holzhauer in two-day Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions finals

Evelyn Doskoch

Boettcher, a User Experience Librarian at the University of Chicago, ended Holzhauer’s winning streak on June 3, 2019, and went on to be a three-day champion. She advanced to the Tournament of Champions finals after victories in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.

NEWS | 11/18/2019

Bridge Year Bolivia students relocated to Peru amid political crisis

Bridge Year Bolivia students relocated to Peru amid political crisis

Rooya Rahin and Rachel Sturley

Following recommendation for evacuation by the University’s emergency assistance provider, International SOS, students moved to Peru’s capital at the beginning of this week.

NEWS | 11/18/2019

ACT to allow students to retake individual sections

ACT to allow students to retake individual sections

Emily Perez

In previous years, students who wished to improve their score on a single section had to retake the entire test, which costs $46 and takes three hours to complete.

NEWS | 11/18/2019

Boettcher ’14 advances to Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions final, Collins GS ’99 eliminated

Boettcher ’14 advances to Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions final, Collins GS ’99 eliminated

Zachary Shevin

Boettcher came up more more correct responses and fewer incorrect responses than both of her opponents in the semis, but the game was anything but a runaway.

NEWS | 11/14/2019

Carlos Lozada GS ’97 and David Remnick ’81 elected to Pulitzer Board

David Remnick ’81 and Carlos Lozada GS ’97

Carlos Lozada GS ’97 and David Remnick ’81 elected to Pulitzer Board

Caitlin Limestahl

The Pulitzer Prize Board has selected two University alumni as members.

NEWS | 11/14/2019

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