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‘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.

‘A hotspot of interdisciplinary interactions’: Students leap at environmental careers

Princeton remains the only Ivy League university which does not offer a major in either Environmental Studies or Sciences. But even without an established major, many students and alumni have successfully made addressing climate change the focal point of their studies and careers after college.

‘Suffer and maybe fail, or go on medical leave’

Mulrain’s experience provides a window into differences between professors and students on accommodations for health conditions and tensions with the University bureaucracy intended to mediate between the two. 

Mulrain’s experience provides a window into differences between professors and students on accommodations for health conditions and tensions with the University bureaucracy intended to mediate between the two.

After ‘Oppenheimer,’ a look back at Princeton’s complicated role in nuclear history

Last spring, filming for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” at the Institute for Advanced Study and in East Pyne courtyard stirred excitement. The University settings in the film point to a complex history of nuclear development and protest at Princeton.

Last spring, filming for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” at the Institute for Advanced Study and in East Pyne courtyard stirred excitement. The University settings in the film point to a complex history of nuclear development and protest at Princeton.

UHS reports high student satisfaction, but some students cite availability and quality issues

In a series of interviews with a dozen undergraduates, The Daily Princetonian found that some students express dissatisfaction with McCosh in two categories: ability to secure an appointment and the level of engagement that they received.

In a series of interviews with a dozen undergraduates, The Daily Princetonian found that some students express dissatisfaction with McCosh in two categories: ability to secure an appointment and the level of engagement that they received.

‘Understanding where we fit in’: Princeton’s growing veteran community spans borders

The number of veteran undergraduates has grown in recent years. From U.S. veterans to international students who completed mandatory service, the students shared their variety of perspectives and life experiences on campus with The Daily Princetonian.

The number of veteran undergraduates has grown in recent years. From U.S. veterans to international students who completed mandatory service, the students shared their variety of perspectives and life experiences on campus with The Daily Princetonian.

The University keeps Princeton's last community theater afloat, yet again

From its early status as the “runt” of Princeton’s movie theaters, the Garden Theatre has overcome financial and pandemic-related difficulties thanks to university support from the 1990s to today.

From its early status as the “runt” of Princeton’s movie theaters, the Garden Theatre has overcome financial and pandemic-related difficulties thanks to university support from the 1990s to today.

More than just a number: Princeton’s history of tragic loss

These tragedies have fallen disproportionately on students of color. In addition, suicides have been clustered around times of high academic stress. The ‘Prince’ looked back at a tragic decade for Princeton.

These tragedies have fallen disproportionately on students of color. In addition, suicides have been clustered around times of high academic stress. The ‘Prince’ looked back at a tragic decade for Princeton.

‘A very special time of year’: Lent, Ramadan, and Passover on campus

In the last month, students of varying faiths observed three major religious holidays. The Daily Princetonian spoke with them about their experiences finding community, celebrating, and balancing academic obligations with special observances and practices during this period.

In the last month, students of varying faiths observed three major religious holidays. The Daily Princetonian spoke with them about their experiences finding community, celebrating, and balancing academic obligations with special observances and practices during this period. 

A century of mental health care at Princeton

Since providing its first form of mental health care in the early twentieth century, the University has greatly expanded its services. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the history of counseling and mental health services on campus.

Since providing its first form of mental health care in the early twentieth century, the University has greatly expanded its services. The Daily Princetonian looked back at the history of counseling and mental health services on campus. 

PSAFE aims to connect with students through ‘community caretaking canine’

“It’s a start of a relationship with Public Safety,” said Detective Sergeant Al Flanders on how his furry partner Coach bridges the gap between community members and PSAFE. A beloved sight on campus, the Labrador Retriever works hard to destress students everywhere from McCosh infirmary to zee group events.

“It’s a start of a relationship with Public Safety,” said Detective Sergeant Al Flanders on how his furry partner Coach bridges the gap between community members and PSAFE. A beloved sight on campus, the Labrador Retriever works hard to destress students everywhere from McCosh infirmary to zee group events.