In the hour-long talk, Glaude emphasized that removing Woodrow Wilson’s name is not enough to reverse longstanding structures of inequality.
Over 550 students and alumni are calling on the University to “immediately and unequivocally” divest from the prison system and publicly disclose endowment holdings.
Over 550 students and alumni are calling on the University to “immediately and unequivocally” divest from the prison system and publicly disclose endowment holdings.
On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.
On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.
Using 5,300 as a typical undergraduate size, Dean of the College Jill Dolan wrote that the enrollment number for the 2020–21 academic year will be around 13 percent lower than usual.
Using 5,300 as a typical undergraduate size, Dolan wrote that the enrollment number for the 2020–21 academic year will be around 13 percent lower than usual.
On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
A video posted in late June of Princeton High School students saying the n-word while singing to a song at a party has reignited longstanding debate about the school system’s handling of racist incidents.
A video posted in late June of Princeton High School students saying the n-word while singing to a song at a party has reignited longstanding debate about the school system’s handling of racist incidents.
Two Princeton alumni garnered national attention last week for plans to create two ‘bubble’ campuses in Hawaiʻi and Arkansas, as many colleges across the country prepare for a virtual semester. After widespread backlash from local Hawaiʻi residents, they will not proceed at either property.
Two Princeton alumni garnered national attention last week for plans to create two ‘bubble’ campuses in Hawaiʻi and Arkansas, as many colleges across the country prepare for a virtual semester. After widespread backlash from local Hawaiʻi residents, they will not proceed at either property.
The Air Force and Naval ROTC programs, unlike the Army program, will be conducted remotely for the fall.
The Air Force and Naval ROTC programs, unlike the Army program, will be conducted remotely for the fall.
The University has no plans of reversing its new course of action for the fall, due to what Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss described as “a high degree of instability in state regulations and guidance for higher education.”
Among the departments that have provided their academic plans for the fall, there is no grading option favored by a majority: optional PDF and mandatory A–F grading have been nearly equally adopted.
“Since most teaching would be remote anyways, we decided that the best option would be a remote semester,” Dolan said.
In accordance with previous guidance, Hotchkiss confirmed that students will have 48 hours to “confirm their decision to take that leave.”
“You really need to be connected to students, or you don’t get the energy that they provide. You need to collaborate with students, not only because that gives you a means to get work done, but also sparks ideas,” Burrows said of the connection between research and teaching.
The Trump administration is rejecting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, defying a federal court order. When asked if the University, which filed one of the first suits challenging DACA’s termination in 2017, plans to take action, a spokesperson said they are “evaluating the government’s latest action and considering next steps.”
The University is “working to reach a decision as soon as possible” on whether ROTC students will be allowed on campus this fall, according to a spokesperson.
University spokesperson Ben Chang maintained the institution’s previous stance, writing in a statement that “Princeton did not engage in any wrongdoing.”
The University will continue to accommodate students previously approved to return for senior thesis work, as well as those “whose situations make it extremely difficult or impossible for them to return to or study from home.”
Shortly after a white student’s use of the n-word on social media provoked intense backlash, administrators asserted that the University permits certain uses of offensive slurs.
Any University-affiliated group travel, including travel organized by student groups, is prohibited, the email explained.
During an Aug. 3 webinar open to the University community, the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) voted to approve a revised Title IX policy to comply with federal guidance — as well as a separate “University Sexual Misconduct Policy” addressing incidents outside of Title IX’s recently-narrowed scope.
