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Still no department guidelines as debate over institutional neutrality rages

While some expect academic institutions to speak out on contentious issues, others fear that in doing so, universities establish doctrines that stifle meaningful debate among members of their community.

While some expect academic institutions to speak out on contentious issues, others fear that in doing so, universities establish doctrines that stifle meaningful debate among members of their community.

‘Welcome to Princeton, and welcome to the Millstone Watershed:’ Exploring Princeton’s backyard wilderness

Millstone River, whose damming created Lake Carnegie, is full of rich history and diverse ecology to explore and protect.

Millstone River, whose damming created Lake Carnegie, is full of rich history and diverse ecology to explore and protect.

As campus empties, new Thanksgiving celebrations for students left on campus

With home far away for many, students who stayed on campus over Thanksgiving break found community through shared meals of various forms.

With home far away for many, students who stayed on campus over Thanksgiving break found community through shared meals of various forms.

Princeton provides Ukrainian and Russian scholars two years of protection

After fleeing war zones and oppressive censorship, Ukrainian and Russian scholars find a temporary life and safety at Princeton, granted short-term positions by the University or sponsored by individual departments.

After fleeing war zones and oppressive censorship, Ukrainian and Russian scholars find a temporary life and safety at Princeton, granted temporary positions by the University or sponsored by individual departments.

How to live to 100, according to Victor Brombert

On November 11, 2023, former Princeton Professor Victor Brombert turned 100 years old. The Daily Princetonian spoke to Brombert and shares his stories from his past century, impressions of his time at the University, and the secret on how to live to 100.

‘ChatGPT on steroids’: professors bring AI into the classroom

ChatGPT's launch rocked the academic world, but Princeton professors are finding innovative ways to weave it into the curriculum.

ChatGPT's launch rocked the academic world, but Princeton professors are finding innovative ways to weave it into the curriculum.

Conversations with transfer students, five years into the reinstated program

As Princeton grows its transfer program, students from a variety of backgrounds seek greater support but still find a sense of belonging.

As Princeton grows its transfer program, students from a variety of backgrounds seek greater support but still find a sense of belonging.

Revisiting Princeton’s ties to Lincoln University, one of the nation’s early HBCUs

At one point nicknamed the 'Black Princeton,' Lincoln University was the first American college to grant Black students degrees. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical ties connecting Princeton and Lincoln.

At one point nicknamed the 'Black Princeton,' Lincoln University was the first American college to grant Black students degrees. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the historical ties connecting Princeton and Lincoln.

‘The first student movement to call for divestiture’: protests against apartheid South Africa

Looking back on three generations of student advocacy for complete divestment from apartheid South Africa.

Looking back on three generations of student advocacy for complete divestment from apartheid South Africa.

Princeton students retreat to a castle in England for an oasis of open discussion

In an 800-year-old castle in England, Princeton students gather for vulnerable discussion and reconciliation training.

In an 800-year-old castle in England, Princeton students gather for vulnerable discussion and reconciliation training.

‘Irrespective of color’: Princeton’s missed opportunity to integrate in the 1830s

188 years before the University would admit African American students, a man named David Leavitt offered the University $1,000 to admit students “irrespective of Color” and grant them “like privileges.” Despite being on the brink of financial ruin, the institution passed on the donation.

188 years before the University would admit African American students, a man named David Leavitt offered the University $1,000 to admit students “irrespective of Color” and grant them “like privileges.” Despite being on the brink of financial ruin, the institution passed on the donation.

Incidents in political speech at Princeton, throughout the 20th century

While academic freedom and free speech remain hot-button debates on campus, we examined archival coverage of controversies and debates on campus throughout the 1900s.

While academic freedom and free speech remain hot-button debates on campus, we examined archival coverage of controversies and debates on campus throughout the 1900s. 

Ghost tour attendees revel in the creepier bits of Princeton's history

A local Ghost Tour invites participants to step back in time, learn some eerie bits of campus and town history, and even hunt for paranormal activity themselves.

A local Ghost Tour invites participants to step back in time, learn some eerie bits of campus and town history, and even hunt for paranormal activity themselves.

‘Once in an institutional lifetime’: Before and beyond Princeton’s 2026 Campus Plan

The numerous construction projects on campus today comprise the University’s largest ten-year expansion to date. The Daily Princetonian looked at the objectives of the current campus plan, one that follows in a tradition of intentional architectural development.

The numerous construction projects on campus today comprise the University’s largest ten-year expansion to date. The Daily Princetonian looked at the objectives of the current campus plan, one that follows in a tradition of intentional architectural development.

Programs from Asian alumni groups aim to increase diversity of international student body

Historically, Princeton has historically struggled to attract international students without a U.S. affiliation. The Daily Princetonian spoke with alumni leaders in Asia about the evolution of international recruitment to increase diversity among applicants. 

South Asian groups on campus foster community, cultural belonging

South Asian culture has manifested on campus in myriad ways, not least through student clubs. The Daily Princetonian looked at the history of some of these organizations.

A pioneering figure with a marred legacy: Syngman Rhee at Princeton

Syngman Rhee, a Princeton Ph.D. graduate, went on to become the first president of South Korea in 1948. His tenure as president was marred by controversy over autocratic tendencies.

Syngman Rhee, a Princeton Ph.D. graduate, went on to become the first president of South Korea in 1948. His tenure as president was marred by controversy over autocratic tendencies.

Politics, porn, and polarization: a look back at Whig-Clio’s rise and fall

Over the past decades, Whig-Clio faced many challenges: dramatic membership loss, a global pandemic, and controversy over one of their most notable alumni, Ted Cruz ’92. Nevertheless, the club has remained tenacious in their fight to maintain campus relevancy. 

Over the past decades, Whig-Clio faced many challenges: dramatic membership loss, a global pandemic, and controversy over one of their most notable alumni, Ted Cruz ’92. Nevertheless, the club has remained tenacious in their fight to maintain campus relevancy. 

Over 30 years, GSG has found their seat at the table

Over the years, the body has given out candy in front of Clio Hall to advocate for dental insurance, worked with administrators to change University policy to ensure Curricular Practical Training accessibility for all graduate international students, and ran a Cuisine of the Month program to create interdepartmental affinity groups.

Over the years, the body has given out candy in front of Clio Hall to advocate for dental insurance, working with administrators to change university policy to ensure Curricular Practical Training accessibility for all graduate international students, and running a Cuisine of the Month program to create inter-departmental affinity groups.

Inside on-campus consulting recruitment

The resumes of over 724 Princeton alumni from the Class of 2016 to the Class of 2022 boast the names of top management consulting firms like Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Bain & Company. We offer an insider’s perspective on the recruiting process for these top firms.