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Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

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Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

Diya Kraybill

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way.

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way. 

NEWS | 09/12/2021

On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

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On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

NEWS | 09/12/2021

Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

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Princeton researchers expose consequences of vaccine nationalism

Kalena Blake

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

In a recent paper, several members of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the High Meadows Environmental Institute explained the short-term and long-term consequences of vaccine nationalism.

NEWS | 09/12/2021

Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Andrew Bruck

Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Katherine Dailey

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

NEWS | 09/07/2021

So far, Princeton’s contact tracing reveals no on-campus transmission

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So far, Princeton’s contact tracing reveals no on-campus transmission

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

One week into classes, some students have already gone through the University’s contact tracing process. But so far, “based on contact tracing and analysis,” viral transmission at the University does not seem to be an issue, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.  

One week into classes, some students have already gone through the University’s contact tracing process. But so far, “based on contact tracing and analysis,” viral transmission at the University does not seem to be an issue, according to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss.   

NEWS | 09/07/2021
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USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

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USG to spend 160K on lawnparties, budget tripled for semester

Drew Somerville

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.  

The total budget for the fall is approximately $600,000, an increase from the typical $200,000. Significant spending areas included Tigers in Town, Lawnparties, and a renovation to the USG office located in Frist Campus Center, with budget allocations of $150,000, $160,000, and $120,000 respectively.   

NEWS | 09/06/2021

Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

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Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

Evelyn Doskoch

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

NEWS | 09/02/2021

University administration receives external report on handling of MOVE bombing victims

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University administration receives external report on handling of MOVE bombing victims

Sam Pathak

Ballard Spahr LLP, an outside counsel, found that the remains from the Africa family were housed at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and used by Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Alan Mann and former visiting professor Janet Monge in a 2015 graduate-level course and a 2019 undergraduate course through the platform Coursera.

Ballard Spahr LLP, an outside counsel, found that the remains from the Africa family were housed at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and used by Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Alan Mann and former visiting professor Janet Monge in a 2015 graduate-level course and a 2019 undergraduate course through the platform Coursera.

NEWS | 09/02/2021

Campus buildings flood, students take shelter amid tornado warning

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Campus buildings flood, students take shelter amid tornado warning

Drew Somerville

A number of dorm buildings flooded on Princeton’s campus on Wednesday night after Princeton, along with several other New Jersey counties, was placed under a tornado warning. Students were advised to take cover during the alert.

A number of dorm buildings flooded on Princeton’s campus on Wednesday night after Princeton, along with several other New Jersey counties, was placed under a tornado warning. Students were advised to take cover during the alert.

NEWS | 09/01/2021

Students attend in-person classes after more than a year of online learning

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Students attend in-person classes after more than a year of online learning

Amy Ciceu

On Sept. 1, undergraduate students dispersed around campus as they headed to their first in-person classes of the fall semester, almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University to adopt online learning as its main form of interactive education. As classes began, Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss noted in an email to The Daily Princetonian that viral transmission does not seem to be an issue on campus.

 On Sept. 1, undergraduate students dispersed around campus as they headed to their first in-person classes of the fall semester, almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University to adopt online learning as its main form of interactive education. As classes began, Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss noted in an email to The Daily Princetonian that viral transmission does not seem to be an issue on campus. 

NEWS | 09/01/2021

Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

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Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Sai Rachumalla

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

NEWS | 08/31/2021

First-years welcomed in Opening Exercises, joint Pre-rade with Class of 2024

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First-years welcomed in Opening Exercises, joint Pre-rade with Class of 2024

Evelyn Doskoch

First-year students took part in several orientation traditions on Sunday, Aug. 29, including Opening Exercises, the Pre-rade, a barbecue dinner, and the Step Sing in front of Whig Hall.

First-year students took part in several orientation traditions on Sunday, Aug. 29, including Opening Exercises, the Pre-rade, a barbecue dinner, and the Step Sing in front of Whig Hall.

NEWS | 08/30/2021

Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

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Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

NEWS | 08/23/2021

Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

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Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“On the one hand, I’m really happy because I miss teaching in-person,” Alberto Bruzos Moro told The Daily Princetonian. “On the other hand, I’m worried because, you know, having a kid at home who is immunocompromised, it is a little concerning. At least until he can get the vaccine.”

On Princeton’s campus, Alberto Bruzos Moro is the director of the Spanish language program, slated to teach two seminars this fall. Off campus, he’s a father to an immunocompromised nine-year-old son.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

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‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

Ellen Li

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

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