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Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

NEWS | July 19

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Princeton to crack down on eating clubs ‘overawarding’ financial aid

With the new, expansive financial aid policy set to go into effect this fall, the University is asking the clubs to roll back any aid above the sticker price of membership, due to potential liability if students are “overawarded.”

With the new, expansive financial aid policy set to go into effect this fall, the University is asking the clubs to roll back any aid above the sticker price of membership, due to potential liability if students are “overawarded.”

NEWS | July 19

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A research team’s finding of pre-human burial sites was publicly lauded. Then came the peer reviews.

The flashy rollout became a source of controversy when critical peer reviews were published on July 12 — only five days before Unknown: Cave of Bones was released.

The flashy rollout became a source of controversy when critical peer reviews were published on July 12 — only five days before Unknown: Cave of Bones was released.

NEWS | July 18

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Black and Latine student groups brace for change in the wake of affirmative action ruling

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on race-based affirmative action, student leaders from affinity groups across campus have expressed worries about the future of their communities. Many are pushing for action from the University both in terms of admissions policy as well as caring for existing campus communities that may soon shrink.

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on race-based affirmative action, student leaders from affinity groups across campus have expressed worries about the future of their communities. Many are pushing for action from the University both in terms of admissions policy as well as caring for existing campus communities that may soon shrink.

NEWS | July 12

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Grad student kidnapped by Iraqi militia while conducting research for dissertation

Politics Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by an Iraqi militant group since March, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister.

Politics Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by an Iraqi militant group since March, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister.

NEWS | July 6

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The Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, explained

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, and what it means for the future of admissions at the University. 

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, and what it means for the future of admissions at the University. 

NEWS | June 30

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From Eisgruber, a commitment to diversity, but no hints as to Princeton admissions changes

In an email address sent to the University community, President Eisgruber affirmed Princeton’s commitment to diversity in light of today’s Supreme Court decision overhauling affirmative action. 

In an email address sent to the University community, President Eisgruber affirmed Princeton’s commitment to diversity in light of today’s Supreme Court decision overhauling affirmative action. 

NEWS | June 29

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Six years before the Supreme Court decision, SFFA v. Princeton happened too

Ahead of the Supreme Court’s decisions on affirmative action, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the University’s legal dispute with Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), which brought forward the two cases now before the high court. 

Ahead of the Supreme Court’s decisions on affirmative action, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the University’s legal dispute with Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), which brought forward the two cases now before the high court. 

NEWS | June 28

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Former Princeton High School principal appeals after Board of Education votes to dismiss him

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

NEWS | June 14

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Giberson ’23 graduates, criminal case for alleged Jan. 6 involvement continues

Giberson graduated with an A.B. degree in Politics at the University’s commencement ceremony on May 30. He also received certificates in both Values and Public Life and French.

Giberson graduated with an A.B. degree in Politics at the University’s commencement ceremony on May 30. He also received certificates in Values and Public Life and French.

NEWS | June 10

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Amid Cabinet turnover, Yale’s Peter Schiffer named Dean for Research

The University named Peter Schiffer the new dean for research — a position that entails working “closely with the provost and other University leaders to develop and support Princeton’s dynamic research community.” Schiffer, a professor at Yale will succeed Pablo Debenedetti who has held the position for over a decade.

The University named Peter Schiffer the new dean for research — a position that entails working “closely with the provost and other University leaders to develop and support Princeton’s dynamic research community.” Schiffer, a professor at Yale will succeed Pablo Debenedetti, a professor in engineering and applied science who has held the position for over a decade.

NEWS | June 2

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Packed Reunions features a service project and grand P-rade

This past Saturday saw the completion of reunions, an annual event that calls alumni and their families back to campus. This year, alumni celebrated 50 years of coeducation and participated in the long-held tradition of the P-Rade.

This past Saturday saw the completion of reunions, an annual event that calls alumni and their families back to campus. This year, alumni celebrated 50 years of coeducation and participated in the long-held tradition of the P-Rade.

NEWS | May 31

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Eisgruber calls on graduates to defend free expression and diversity in Commencement address

Princeton’s 276th Commencement ceremony saw speeches from President Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the College Jill Dolan, valedictorian Aleksa Milojević ’23 and salutatorian Annabelle Duval ’23.

Princeton’s 276th Commencement ceremony saw speeches from President Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the College Jill Dolan, valedictorian Aleksa Milojević ’23 and salutatorian Annabelle Duval ’23.

NEWS | May 31