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Last year, Kwanza Jones ’93 donated $20 million to Princeton. Last week, she called for the removal of Wilson’s name.

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

For Jones, CEO and co-founder of the SUPERCHARGED Initiative and an alumna of the School of Public and International Affairs, silence on Wilson’s racism was equivalent to “acquiescing” to it.

NEWS | 06/28/2020

U. renames Woodrow Wilson School and Wilson College

Zachary Shevin, Evelyn Doskoch, and Sam Kagan

Wilson College will become “First College” and the Woodrow Wilson School will be renamed “The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.”

NEWS | 06/27/2020

‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

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‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

“The University heard these demands before,” said one petition signatory. “It’s all about applying pressure at this point.”

NEWS | 06/27/2020

Over 40 working groups are working on ‘range of possibilities’ for fall semester, U. says

Over 40 working groups are working on ‘range of possibilities’ for fall semester, U. says

Albert Jiang

“Their work will inform the decision of the Academic Year 2021 Coordinating Committee, which has been evaluating options for the undergraduate teaching program this fall,” the email read.

NEWS | 06/25/2020

Black Leadership Coalition raises over $18,000 for Trenton businesses

Katie Tam and Sruti Chitluri

BLC members discussed how they could respond to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans nationwide, especially at the hands of police.

NEWS | 06/24/2020

Inside look: Labs reopen with strict social distancing, as U. researchers begin ‘Phased Resumption’

Inside look: Labs reopen with strict social distancing, as U. researchers begin ‘Phased Resumption’

Katie Tam

With daily virtual COVID-19 symptom check-ins, routine disinfecting, and strict social distancing protocols, returning to lab work hardly means returning to normal.

NEWS | 06/24/2020

ELE professor ‘overstated the situation’ when telling students that ‘all teaching will be online’ out of ‘enthusiasm to improve’ instruction

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ELE professor ‘overstated the situation’ when telling students that ‘all teaching will be online’ out of ‘enthusiasm to improve’ instruction

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Claire Silberman

“The state of the fall semester will be announced by President Eisgruber in early July, but for sure all teaching will be on-line as it was in the latter part of the spring,” Sturm wrote to students.

NEWS | 06/23/2020

Allegation of sexual abuse that led to U. Catholic Chaplain Father Gabriel Zeis’s resignation found ‘not credible’

Allegation of sexual abuse that led to U. Catholic Chaplain Father Gabriel Zeis’s resignation found ‘not credible’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

When asked whether Fr. Zeis will return to campus to resume his past position, Monseigneur Thomas Mullelly told the ‘Prince’ a different priest had been appointed in Fr. Zeis’s former role.

NEWS | 06/23/2020

President Eisgruber asks senior leaders to explore how U. can fight racism, prepare reports by Aug. 21

President Eisgruber asks senior leaders to explore how U. can fight racism, prepare reports by Aug. 21

Zachary Shevin

“We have convened several task forces during the past decade to study issues of diversity and inclusion at Princeton University and made progress by implementing changes they recommended,“ President Eisgruber wrote to Cabinet members. “We have not, however, focused on eliminating racism. That is the charge I give to you now.”

NEWS | 06/22/2020

Colleges and universities across N.J. are releasing plans for the fall. Here’s what they’ve said.

Colleges and universities across N.J. are releasing plans for the fall. Here’s what they’ve said.

Sam Kagan

Our interactive graphic explores and compares different announced reopening plans across the state.

NEWS | 06/21/2020

In open letter to Congress, Dean Rouse and U. professors call for further economic relief

In open letter to Congress, Dean Rouse and U. professors call for further economic relief

Bharvi Chavre

As the CARES Act approaches expiration, Dean Cecilia Rouse and University economists are calling upon Congressional leaders to provide additional economic relief.

NEWS | 06/21/2020

U. ‘considering’ allowing ‘limited number of seniors’ on campus for fall, says email to PNI faculty

U. ‘considering’ allowing ‘limited number of seniors’ on campus for fall, says email to PNI faculty

Sam Kagan

According to the memo, whether a student requires lab facilities for their independent work may determine whether they return in the fall.

NEWS | 06/19/2020

U. makes Juneteenth a paid day off for faculty and staff

U. makes Juneteenth a paid day off for faculty and staff

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Grace Rosenberg

In an email to faculty, Provost Deborah Prentice wrote that the administration’s decision stemmed from the conviction that “action must be rooted in reflection.”

NEWS | 06/18/2020

U. drops SAT, ACT requirement, cancels Early Action application option for Class of 2025 applicants

U. drops SAT, ACT requirement, cancels Early Action application option for Class of 2025 applicants

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The announcement emphasized that the change in standardized testing policy will apply for one year, and extend toward transfer applicants, as well — “many of whom are veterans or active-duty military.”

NEWS | 06/18/2020

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

This ruling is not the end of the battle for DACA. The Opinion noted that it is within the power of DHS to end DACA but that the method by which they did so was illegal.

NEWS | 06/18/2020

NJ executive order rolls out new guidelines for colleges, says ‘hybrid system’ of online and in-person most ‘realistic’

NJ executive order rolls out new guidelines for colleges, says ‘hybrid system’ of online and in-person most ‘realistic’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

On Wednesday, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the N.J. Office of the Secretary of Higher Education would release guidelines for reopening colleges. Universities must submit their restart plans to the Office at least 14 days before any students or staff return to campus, according to Murphy.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 apologizes for his role in Trump photo-op

Mark Milley speaking at ROTC commissioning

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 apologizes for his role in Trump photo-op

Taylor Sharbel

Milley considered resigning from his position as a result of the backlash sparked by his participation in Trump’s photo-op.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

As Harvard goes test-optional, U. becomes only Ivy requiring SAT, ACT for applicants to Class of 2025

As Harvard goes test-optional, U. becomes only Ivy requiring SAT, ACT for applicants to Class of 2025

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Universities remain divided on whether to drop the requirements in light of the shuttering of testing centers and disruption of exam schedules caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The College Board announced on June 2 it will be halting the administration of at-home SAT testing, and urged schools not to punish students who do not submit scores.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Black Princetonians across the nation weigh in on racism, policing, and recent protests

Zachary Shevin, Mark Dodici, and Grace Zhuang

Demonstrations have swept the nation in the weeks since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We spoke with six Princeton students about their experiences protesting, thoughts on recent activism, and hopes for change.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

Panera Bread on Nassau closes permanently, facing revenue loss due to coronavirus

Panera Bread on Nassau closes permanently, facing revenue loss due to coronavirus

Bharvi Chavre

After the company closed its restaurants during the shutdown, Panera Bread implemented curbside pick-up, drive-thru, and delivery options, as well as a grocery service to make up the lost income. However, the restaurant chain lost half of its business when dine-in services closed.

NEWS | 06/17/2020

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