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Death at Washington/Prospect intersection spurs calls for action amid town's ongoing effort to keep pedestrians safe

Death at Washington/Prospect intersection spurs calls for action amid town's ongoing effort to keep pedestrians safe

Zachary Shevin

This summer, the NJDOT attempted to address issues of pedestrian safety by testing a pedestrian-only signal phase at the intersection of Washington Road and Nassau Street. A fatal collision at the intersection of Washington Road and Prospect Avenue has led to additional calls for action.

NEWS | 08/28/2019

Fall Lawnparties to feature "Deepthroat" rapper CupcakKe

Zachary Shevin

University Student Government Social Chair Heavyn Jennings ’20 has confirmed that Elizabeth Eden Harris, known professionally as CupcakKe, will perform at Lawnparties on Sep. 15.

NEWS | 08/21/2019

Forbes ranks U. No. 5 among "America's Top Colleges," No. 2 among "Best Value Colleges"

Forbes ranks U. No. 5 among "America's Top Colleges," No. 2 among "Best Value Colleges"

Zachary Shevin

Forbes ranked the University fifth on its America’s Top Colleges 2019 list, behind Harvard University, Stanford University, Yale University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Forbes’ 2019 Best Value Colleges ranking, however, puts the University at the second spot behind only Brigham Young University.

NEWS | 08/20/2019

U. names CBE professor Rodney Priestley to new vice dean of innovation position

Zachary Shevin

The Office of the Dean for Research has named professor of chemical and biological engineering Rodney Priestley to the newly-created position of vice dean for innovation. Priestley will work to expand ties with industry, external entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, alumni, and other potential partners, help foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and enable on-campus researchers to translate their work into commercial and non-profit endeavors.

NEWS | 08/16/2019

Three years later: Fight for Xiyue Wang's release still rages

Three years later: Fight for Xiyue Wang's release still rages

Katie Tam

In her speech, Qu said that her husband and family had become political pawns, “innocent victims in an apparently ever-intensifying quarrel between world powers.”

NEWS | 08/12/2019

With founder gone, U. Vertical Farming Project's main farm closes, but Forbes offshoot will remain

Katie Tam

After two years of operation, the Princeton Vertical Farming Project (PVFP), which introduced students to sustainable farming practices and provided fertile ground for research, has come to an end. Offshoots in Forbes College and Hopewell Elementary School will remain.

NEWS | 08/12/2019

Morgan Harper GS ’10 brings a progressive platform to Central Ohio, challenging incumbent Congresswoman Beatty

Morgan Harper GS ’10 brings a progressive platform to Central Ohio, challenging incumbent Congresswoman Beatty

Zachary Shevin

Last month, Morgan Harper GS ’10 launched her campaign for Congress, challenging Democratic incumbent Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. Harper’s platform centers around financial stability, including proposals tuition-free public college, a federal minimum wage increase, and Medicare for All.

NEWS | 08/07/2019

'Beloved' author and U. professor Toni Morrison dies at 88

Allan Shen

Nobel Prize-winning author and U. professor Toni Morrison dies at 88.

NEWS | 08/06/2019

Gen. Milley ’80 confirmed by Senate as new Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman

Mark Milley speaking at ROTC commissioning

Gen. Milley ’80 confirmed by Senate as new Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Milley’s confirmation was decided on a 89–1 vote with broad bipartisan support, in an otherwise immensely divided legislative body.

NEWS | 07/29/2019

New environmental studies facilities to accompany U.’s renovation of Guyot for COS

A large brick building with many arched windows stands against a blue sky.

New environmental studies facilities to accompany U.’s renovation of Guyot for COS

Katie Tam

The Guyot renovation, the result of a gift from Eric Schmidt ’76 and his wife, Wendy, will consolidate the data sciences faculty into one hall but displace the University’s environmental science programs — making the possibility of additional science facilities imminent.

NEWS | 07/21/2019

General Milley ’80, nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, answers senators' questions

Zachary Shevin

Former Princeton ROTC Cadet General Mark Milley ’80 discussed U.S. military challenges and political issues at his Senate confirmation hearing on July 11. Milley has been nominated to serve as the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

NEWS | 07/21/2019

CNBC’s list of “colleges that pay off the most” lists U. second among private institutions

Zachary Shevin

The University was listed as second among private colleges and universities on CNBC Make It’s list of “the top 50 U.S. Colleges that pay off the most,” behind only Stanford University. The University was the only school in the state of New Jersey on the list, which included a total of 25 public and 25 private colleges.

NEWS | 07/21/2019

As US-Iran tensions escalate, Xiyue Wang remains detained abroad

Sarah Warman Hirschfield and Rose Gilbert

According to reporting from the New Yorker, Wang’s wife “has been assured by [Trump] Administration officials that they are working for her husband’s release, but she has been left largely in the dark about what is happening.”

NEWS | 07/11/2019

U. names nine new trustees

U. names nine new trustees

Rebecca Han

The University has named nine new members to the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, according to a statement on June 18. According to the statement, the new trustees are Heather Gerken ’91, Anthony H.P. Lee ’79, Brad Smith ’81, Sumir Chadha ’93, Bob Peck ’88, Anthony Yoseloff ’96, Amy Alving GS ’88, Terri Sewell ’86, and Sarah Varghese ’19.

NEWS | 06/24/2019

University faculty, alumni, guest artists win big at Tonys

University faculty, alumni, guest artists win big at Tonys

Paige Allen

The Tony Award for Best Musical went to Hadestown, produced by faculty member Mara Isaacs and Jordan Roth ’97. Faculty member Rachel Hauck and Lewis Center for the Arts guest artist Jessica Paz won for Best Scenic Design of a Musical and Best Sound Design of a Musical, respectively, for their work on Hadestown. Rodger and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, produced by Roger S. Berlind ’52 and William Berlind ’95, won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

NEWS | 06/11/2019

Boettcher ’14 ends Holzhauer’s 32-game winning streak, wins $97,002 in three days

Boettcher ’14 ends Holzhauer’s 32-game winning streak, wins $97,002 in three days

Zachary Shevin

In her first appearance on Jeopardy!, Emma Boettcher ’14 defeated professional sports gambler James Holzhauer, ending his 32-game winning streak and preventing him from surpassing Ken Jennings’ record for highest regular-season winnings. In her first three days on the show, Boettcher has made over $97,000.

NEWS | 06/06/2019

George Will GS ’68 speaks at 2019 baccalaureate amid student protest

Allan Shen

Will’s baccalaureate address was met with a silent protest from numerous students as part of Princeton IX Now, a coalition of University students that have protested against what they believed to be inadequate adjudications of Title IX procedures by the University administration.

NEWS | 06/03/2019

Q&A with actress and Class Day Speaker Ellie Kemper ’02

Q&A with actress and Class Day Speaker Ellie Kemper ’02

Naomi Hess

Ellie Kemper ’02 gave the 2019 Class Day speech on Monday, June 3. At the University, Kemper majored in English. She wrote and acted for the Triangle Club, performed improv with Quipfire!, and acted with Theater Intime.

NEWS | 06/03/2019

Students, alumni walk out of #MeToo panel, protest at P-Rade for Title IX reform

Students, alumni walk out of #MeToo panel, protest at P-Rade for Title IX reform

Sarah Warman Hirschfield

On June 1, the group of students seeking to reform policies relating to the Title IX office at the University staged a walk-out of a #MeToo panel and held signs and donned purple in lieu of orange and black during the P-Rade.

NEWS | 06/03/2019

Varghese ’19 elected to Young Alumni Trustee position

Benjamin Ball

According to Hotchkiss, the results of the YAT voting were presented at the Alumni Council Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 31.

NEWS | 06/03/2019

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