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How does the AP African American Studies curriculum compare to courses at Princeton’s AAS Department?

How does the AP African American Studies curriculum compare to courses at Princeton’s AAS Department?

Abby Leibowitz and Justus Wilhoit

Following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block the Advanced Placement African American Studies course from being taught in Florida high schools, Princeton faculty and African American Studies concentrators comment on the implications for students and universities. Some professors expressed concern over accepting credit for a course with a revised curriculum lacking content on topics like Black Lives Matter. 

Following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block the Advanced Placement African American Studies course from being taught in Florida high schools, Princeton faculty and African American Studies concentrators comment on the implications for students and universities. Some professors expressed concern over accepting credit for a course with a revised curriculum lacking content on topics like Black Lives Matter. 

NEWS | 02/05/2023

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Princeton unintentionally sends out information about over 200 students’ housing accommodations

Princeton unintentionally sends out information about over 200 students’ housing accommodations

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Miriam Waldvogel

Instead of sending individual request responses to each student, all 206 accommodation request responses were emailed to each student. The email included each student’s first name and the type of accommodation received. 

Instead of sending individual request responses to each student, all 206 accommodation request responses were emailed to each student. The email included each student’s first name and the type of accommodation received. 

NEWS | 02/03/2023

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University announces salary increase for most employees

University announces salary increase for most employees

Sandeep Mangat

The University announced a 2.5 percent midyear salary increase for most faculty, academic professionals and staff on Jan. 31.

The University announced a 2.5 percent midyear salary increase for most faculty, academic professionals and staff on Jan. 31.

NEWS | 02/03/2023

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The dining pilot, explained

The dining pilot, explained

Laura Robertson

We break down the upperclass dining pilot program, set to launch on Feb. 27.

We break down the upperclass dining pilot program, set to launch on Feb. 27.

NEWS | 02/02/2023

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At SPIA event, friends reflect on the life and legacy of Maura Coursey

At SPIA event, friends reflect on the life and legacy of Maura Coursey

Abby Leibowitz

At a memorial for Maura Coursey GS, classmates and friends of Coursey filled Arthur Lewis Auditorium to shared memories and stories, celebrating her life. Classmates remembered Coursey’s profound presence everywhere from lectures to personal conversations.

At a memorial for Maura Coursey GS, classmates and friends of Coursey filled Arthur Lewis Auditorium to shared memories and stories, celebrating her life. Classmates remembered Coursey’s profound presence everywhere from lectures to personal conversations.

NEWS | 02/01/2023

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Executive Vice President Treby Williams ’84 to depart, third recent admin departure

Executive Vice President Treby Williams ’84 to depart, third recent admin departure

Rebecca Cunningham

Williams is the third major administrative departure in recent months, behind Provost Deborah Prentiss and Dean of Research Pablo Debenedetti.

Williams is the third major administrative departure in recent months, behind Provost Deborah Prentiss and Dean of Research Pablo Debenedetti.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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University announces increased minimum salary for postdocs, postdocs say it’s not enough

University announces increased minimum salary for postdocs, postdocs say it’s not enough

Sophie Glaser

Fifty postdoctoral researchers marched to Nassau Hall on Sunday, delivering a letter with demands for increased support from the University. The document, backed by 400 signatories, was issued in response to the University’s recent announcement to increase minimum salaries to $65,000 a year — a figure that fell short of the postdocs’ request in a petition from January.

Fifty postdoctoral researchers marched to Nassau Hall on Sunday, delivering a letter with demands for increased support from the University. The document, backed by 400 signatories, was issued in response to the University’s recent announcement to increase minimum salaries to $65,000 a year — a figure that fell short of postdocs’ request in a petition from January.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

Laura Robertson

Eisgruber listed expansion of the engineering school and the University’s continued commitment to in-person teaching as key priorities.

Eisgruber listed expansion of the engineering school and the University’s continued commitment to in-person teaching as key priorities.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

Miriam Waldvogel

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

NEWS | 01/30/2023

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‘Justice for Tyre’ march draws members of Princeton community

‘Justice for Tyre’ march draws members of Princeton community

Annie Rupertus

Princeton community members gathered in Palmer Square on Jan. 29, after body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ killing was released. The event, hosted by Princeton Mutual Aid, included speakers, moments of silence, and a march through town in protest of police brutality.  

Princeton community members gathered in Palmer Square on Jan. 29, after body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ killing was released. The event, hosted by Princeton Mutual Aid, included speakers, moments of silence, and a march through town in protest of police brutality.  

NEWS | 01/30/2023

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Emmy award winner Michaela Coel discusses career, taking risks at Wintersession

Emmy award winner Michaela Coel discusses career, taking risks at Wintersession

Abby Leibowitz

Emmy and BAFTA award-winning actress Michaela Coel discussed imposter syndrome, artists’ rights, and taking risks in conversation with undergraduate student and vice president of the Society for African Internationals at Princeton (SAIP) Mutemwa Masheke ’23 for Wintersession’s third annual “Beyond the Resume” keynote event.

Emmy and BAFTA award-winning actress Michaela Coel discussed imposter syndrome, artists’ rights, and taking risks in conversation with undergraduate student and vice president of the Society for African Internationals at Princeton (SAIP) Mutemwa Masheke ’23 for Wintersession’s third annual “Beyond the Resume” keynote event.

NEWS | 01/30/2023

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Princeton alumni in Congress share thoughts on House speaker election

Princeton alumni in Congress share thoughts on House speaker election

Abby Leibowitz

Alumni in Congress react to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s historic 15-round election as Speaker of the House this month. Democrats Ivey and Krishnamoorthi described it as “dysfunction” within the Republican party, while Republicans Buck and Gallagher celebrated the vote as a sign of democracy in action.

Alumni in Congress react to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s historic 15-round election as Speaker of the House this month. Democrats Ivey and Krishnamoorthi described it as “dysfunction” within the Republican party, while Republicans Buck and Gallagher celebrated the vote as a sign of democracy in action. 

NEWS | 01/29/2023

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Princeton graduate student found deceased at off-campus residence

Princeton graduate student found deceased at off-campus residence

Bridget O’Neill

Princeton graduate student Maura Coursey was found deceased at her off-campus residence on Jan. 26. Coursey was studying domestic policy at the School of Public and International Affairs. 

Princeton graduate student Maura Coursey was found deceased at her off-campus residence on Jan. 26. Coursey was studying domestic policy at the School of Public and International Affairs.

NEWS | 01/27/2023

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Significant changes to student dining expected as spring semester starts

Significant changes to student dining expected as spring semester starts

Olivia Sanchez

Beginning in the fall of 2023 and for the duration of Hobson College construction, Whitman Residential College’s dining operations will be merged with Butler’s, leading to changes in seating and dining options in Community Hall. During the second week of February, the University’s upperclass student dining pilot is set to begin, offering students more “flexible” options.

Beginning in the fall of 2023 and for the duration of Hobson College construction, Whitman Residential College’s dining operations will be merged with Butler’s, leading to changes in seating and dining options in Community Hall. During the second week of February, the University’s upperclass student dining pilot is set to begin, offering students more “flexible” options.

NEWS | 01/26/2023

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Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

NEWS | 01/26/2023

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Dallas mayor discusses public service at SPIA event

Dallas mayor discusses public service at SPIA event

Abby Leibowitz

Eric Johnson GS ’03, who is the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, spoke at a Wintersession event about his career in public service and the lessons he takes from his SPIA education.

Eric Johnson GS ’03, who is the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, spoke at a Wintersession event about his career in public service and the lessons he uses from his SPIA education.

NEWS | 01/26/2023

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University declines to ban ChatGPT, releases faculty guidance for its usage

University declines to ban ChatGPT, releases faculty guidance for its usage

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Dean of the College Jill Dolan and Dean of the Graduate School Rod Priestley released a memo to the University faculty offering guidance for regulating the usage of AI as educators question the effects of chatbots like ChatGPT on higher education.

Dean of the College Jill Dolan and Dean of the Graduate School Rod Priestley released a memo to the University faculty offering guidance for regulating the usage of AI as educators question the effects of chatbots like ChatGPT on higher education.

NEWS | 01/25/2023

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‘Enormous shoes to fill’: Dean Dunne leaving Princeton after over 20 years with ODUS

‘Enormous shoes to fill’: Dean Dunne leaving Princeton after over 20 years with ODUS

Annie Rupertus and Nandini Krishnan

After 22 years at Princeton, Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Students Thomas Dunne is leaving the University to be Harvard’s next Dean of Students. Students and Administrators remember his work developing core elements of campus life, from Vote100 to Lawnparties.

After 22 years at Princeton, Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Students Thomas Dunne is leaving the University to be Harvard’s next Dean of Students. Students and Administrators remember his work developing core elements of campus life, from Vote100 to Lawnparties.

NEWS | 01/18/2023

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Edward Tian ’23 creates GPTZero, software to detect plagiarism from AI bot ChatGPT

Edward Tian ’23 creates GPTZero, software to detect plagiarism from AI bot ChatGPT

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Edward Tian ’23, a computer science concentrator who is writing his thesis on artificial intelligence (AI) detection, coded a software, now named GPTZero, that detects writing produced by AI. The software has been downloaded by people in 40 U.S. states and 30 countries. 

Edward Tian ’23, a computer science concentrator who is writing his thesis on artificial intelligence (AI) detection, coded a software, now named GPTZero, that detects writing produced by AI. The software has been downloaded by people in 40 U.S. states and 30 countries. 

NEWS | 01/18/2023

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ORL, CPS, USG review next steps on mental health, PEESA calls for improvements

ORL, CPS, USG review next steps on mental health, PEESA calls for improvements

Tess Weinreich and Isabel Yip

Two weeks after the release of the autopsy report for student Misrach Ewunetie ’24, which ruled her death a suicide, University officials and student leaders are looking to further expand mental health resources, having changed their programming earlier in the year following two other campus deaths. PEESA leaders urge increased diversity among CPS staff.

Two weeks after the release of the autopsy report for student Misrach Ewunetie ’24, which ruled her death a suicide, University officials and student leaders are looking to further expand mental health resources, having changed their programming earlier in the year following two other campus deaths. PEESA leaders urge increased diversity among CPS staff.

NEWS | 01/12/2023

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