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As Harvard pledges carbon-neutral endowment by 2050, Divest Princeton awaits response

As Harvard pledges carbon-neutral endowment by 2050, Divest Princeton awaits response

Rachel Sturley

“The announcement is a recognition that the endowment has an impact on the climate,” Divest Princeton’s Tom Taylor GS said. “It is a recognition of that really basic premise, that groups like us have been talking about for a really long time.”

NEWS | 04/28/2020

U. evaluates options for fall term, including online instruction

U. evaluates options for fall term, including online instruction

Sandeep Mangat

“What I want more than anything else is for us to go back in the fall, even if it means life on campus would change a bit, like everyone wearing masks,” said Emily Della Pietra ’23.

NEWS | 04/28/2020

Despite discounted summer housing, some students struggle to meet costs

Despite discounted summer housing, some students struggle to meet costs

Marissa Michaels

While the University substantially decreased rates, students in financial need reported difficulty meeting the cost amidst the pandemic.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

Graduate student union demands universal funding and enrollment-status extensions

Graduate student union demands universal funding and enrollment-status extensions

Claire Silberman

PGSU circulated a petition earlier this month calling on the University to lengthen all graduate student fellowships, benefits, enrollment statuses, time-to-degree deadlines, and international student support by a year.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

Johnson ’20, Sommers ’20 announced as valedictorian, salutatorian

Johnson ’20, Sommers ’20 announced as valedictorian, salutatorian

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Johnson and Sommers are set to speak at the virtual commencement ceremony, to be held on May 31, 2020. An in-person ceremony will follow in May 2021.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

Two full-time jobs: Princeton’s parent-professors adjust to a new normal

Professor AnneMarie Luijendijk and her kids at work

Two full-time jobs: Princeton’s parent-professors adjust to a new normal

Sofia Alvarado

Many Princeton professors now find themselves balancing their roles as educators with their new ones as full-time parents, forced to fill both roles at all hours of the day and night.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

Faculty discuss environmental policy in the era of COVID-19 before a virtual crowd of 200

Faculty discuss environmental policy in the era of COVID-19 before a virtual crowd of 200

Ngan Chiem

While the panelists acknowledged the pandemic’s severity, they remained optimistic about its potential to catalyze sustainable infrastructure changes and policies such as carbon pricing to combat the climate crisis.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

Student suing U. over expulsion for alleged Title IX violation will not be reinstated to finish academic year

Student suing U. over expulsion for alleged Title IX violation will not be reinstated to finish academic year

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The student, under the pseudonym “John Doe,” sued the University on April 15, asserting that Princeton had violated Title IX, a federal law that bans sex and gender discrimination in higher education, by expelling him for alleged violations of the University’s “Intimate Partner Violence” policy.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

USG to survey undergraduates for Fall 2020 preferences

USG to survey undergraduates for Fall 2020 preferences

Caitlin Limestahl

“We want this to be a really comprehensive report so that student opinions are really being elevated as these big discussions are happening, of course keeping in mind that, ultimately, decisions rely on public health guidelines,” said USG President Chitra Parikh ’21.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

‘Letting go of the normal’: Princeton, pandemic, and religious life

‘Letting go of the normal’: Princeton, pandemic, and religious life

Patrycja Pajdak

Without access to their holy spaces, Princeton’s faithful have been forced to redefine traditions, adapt holidays, foster virtual community, and organize remote weekly prayer.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

UHS updates terms of Student Health Plans, expands COVID-19 coverage

UHS updates terms of Student Health Plans, expands COVID-19 coverage

Bhoomika Chowdhary

Insurance coverage on the University’s Student Health Plan (SHP) has been increased due to COVID-19, expanding both in and out of network coverage, in addition to telemedicine. While students appreciate the change, they feel the University could be more clear regarding the changes and the new policies.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

U. appoints new Dean of Engineering School

U. appoints new Dean of Engineering School

Christiane Konstantopoulos

Goldsmith is currently the Stephen Harris Professor of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, where she has worked for 21 years.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

Municipality program offers reduced-price renewable energy

Municipality program offers reduced-price renewable energy

Katie Tam

Town residents currently receiving energy from PSE&G will be automatically enrolled in the new plan. If residents do not opt out of the switch, they will, by default, receive electricity with higher renewable content.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

U. turns down its $2.4 M CARES Act allocation

U. turns down its $2.4 M CARES Act allocation

Evelyn Doskoch

The University will turn down $2.4 million in CARES Act funding, after determining that pre-existing aid programs already provide “exceptional levels of support to our students.”

NEWS | 04/23/2020

Princeton Preview takes on a new look

Marissa Michaels

“I’m glad they still tried to make it online and make the most of the situation, but I was definitely disappointed that we couldn’t go in person,” said Jasmine Zhang ’24 from Pennsylvania.

NEWS | 04/22/2020

U. settles lawsuit alleging unfair practices in management of retirement funds

U. settles lawsuit alleging unfair practices in management of retirement funds

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The lawsuit alleged the retirement plans the University managed for its employees charged participants excessively high administrative fees and expenses, among other related allegations.

NEWS | 04/21/2020

Center for Jewish Life holds 24-hour name reading of Holocaust victims for Yom HaShoah

Center for Jewish Life holds 24-hour name reading of Holocaust victims for Yom HaShoah

Evelyn Doskoch

“The Holocaust took from us entire families — severed entire branches of family trees,” Jake Brzowsky ’21 wrote. “Many of them have no one to remember them. Tonight, we will be the ones to remember. Tonight, we will remind ourselves and those around us to never forget.”

NEWS | 04/21/2020

Students on campus relocated to four buildings, Forbes College may be made available to the State of New Jersey if needed

Students on campus relocated to four buildings, Forbes College may be made available to the State of New Jersey if needed

Edward Tian

“All colleges and universities across the state of New Jersey, including Princeton, have been asked to consider providing dormitory space to support the state’s COVID-19 response,” noted Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss.

NEWS | 04/21/2020

‘Gracias a Dios’: Unable to qualify for government assistance, undocumented Princeton residents turn to local non-profits

‘Gracias a Dios’: Unable to qualify for government assistance, undocumented Princeton residents turn to local non-profits

Zachary Shevin

Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for state unemployment benefits and federal stimulus bill payouts. As the coronavirus pandemic — blind to citizenship status — continues to ravage communities, local organizations have stepped in to fill the void and aid families in need.

NEWS | 04/20/2020

Princeton Gerrymandering Project hosts virtual town halls on effective democracy

Princeton Gerrymandering Project hosts virtual town halls on effective democracy

Naomi Hess

“Our initial intent was to create a series of events that would capture student and community interest in a big election year,” Wang wrote. “Although we can’t have in person attendance, this did have the advantage of helping us attract a broader audience off-campus.”

NEWS | 04/20/2020

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