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Eisgruber defends free speech policy, discusses mental health crisis in annual alumni address

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Eisgruber defends free speech policy, discusses mental health crisis in annual alumni address

Hope Perry

University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 also spoke on fossil fuel divestment, as well as possible future growth of University financial aid policy, in his speech. 

University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 also spoke on fossil fuel divestment, as well as possible future growth of University financial aid policy, in his speech. 

NEWS | 05/22/2022

Eisgruber recommends Joshua Katz’s dismissal after University investigation finds violations of faculty rules: reports

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Eisgruber recommends Joshua Katz’s dismissal after University investigation finds violations of faculty rules: reports

Evelyn Doskoch and Paige Cromley

Eisgruber made the recommendation to the University Board of Trustees in a letter dated May 10 based on a November report by Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett, according to a copy of his letter reviewed by the Journal.

Eisgruber made the recommendation to the University Board of Trustees in a letter dated May 10 based on a November report by Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett, according to a copy of his letter reviewed by the Journal.

NEWS | 05/20/2022

Princeton campus mourns the deaths of two undergraduate students, Jazz Chang ’23 and Justin Lim ’25, within one week

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Princeton campus mourns the deaths of two undergraduate students, Jazz Chang ’23 and Justin Lim ’25, within one week

Katherine Dailey

Students were informed of the passing of Jazz Chang '23 on May 13 and, only five days later, the passing of Justin Lim '25 on May 18. 

Students were informed of the passing of Jazz Chang '23 on May 13 and, only five days later, the passing of Justin Lim '25 on May 18. 

NEWS | 05/19/2022

Princeton Committee on Palestine holds Nakba Day vigil for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

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Princeton Committee on Palestine holds Nakba Day vigil for Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Gabriel Robare and Hope Perry

Organizers gathered in front of Nassau Hall, held a Palestinian flag, and several wore keffiyehs. President of the Princeton Committee on Palestine Eric Periman ’23 spoke and invited community members to  mourn Abu Akleh’s death. 

Organizers gathered in front of Nassau Hall, held a Palestinian flag, and several wore keffiyehs. President of the Princeton Committee on Palestine Eric Periman ’23 spoke and invited community members to  mourn Abu Akleh’s death. 

NEWS | 05/17/2022

University investigates Princeton Gerrymandering Project's Sam Wang for research misconduct, toxic workplace

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University investigates Princeton Gerrymandering Project's Sam Wang for research misconduct, toxic workplace

Lia Opperman

The University “knows of no credible allegations of data manipulation” based on its initial review and denied the New Jersey Globe’s claims of a pending Title IX complaint against Princeton Gerrymandering Project Director Sam Wang.

The University “knows of no credible allegations of data manipulation” based on its initial review and denied the New Jersey Globe’s claims of a pending Title IX complaint against Princeton Gerrymandering Project Director Sam Wang.

NEWS | 05/15/2022
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Princeton summer journalism program to remain virtual in 2022, as theater program returns to in person

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Princeton summer journalism program to remain virtual in 2022, as theater program returns to in person

Aidan Iacobucci

Interim housing is only available to students who will be directly involved in Reunions in some way, either by performing or working. The Princeton Summer Theatre has been allocated 30 beds for the program.

Interim housing is only available to students who will be directly involved in Reunions in some way, either by performing or working. The Princeton Summer Theatre has been allocated 30 beds for the program.

NEWS | 05/13/2022

20 years in the making: An inside look on Paul Chirik’s novel ammonia synthesis process

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20 years in the making: An inside look on Paul Chirik’s novel ammonia synthesis process

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

In a March issue of Nature Synthesis, chemistry professor Paul Chirik’s lab reported a novel and environmentally sustainable method of creating ammonia, a finding that he said he has been after for his entire research career. 

In a March issue of Nature Synthesis, chemistry professor Paul Chirik’s lab reported a novel and environmentally sustainable method of creating ammonia, a finding that he said he has been after for his entire research career. 

NEWS | 05/13/2022

On a 'post-Roe era': Princeton professors, alumni in Congress react to leaked SCOTUS opinion draft

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On a 'post-Roe era': Princeton professors, alumni in Congress react to leaked SCOTUS opinion draft

Naomi Hess and Lia Opperman

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

NEWS | 05/12/2022

Alumni free speech group says faculty committee upheld complaint against University related to Joshua Katz

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Alumni free speech group says faculty committee upheld complaint against University related to Joshua Katz

Paige Cromley

Princetonians for Free Speech claims that according to sources it has been in contact with, an appeal filed by eight Princeton professors last fall has been upheld by the Princeton Committee on Conference and Faculty Appeal, though the official decision is yet to be released. 

Princetonians for Free Speech claims that according to sources it has been in contact with, an appeal filed by eight Princeton professors last fall has been upheld by the Princeton Committee on Conference and Faculty Appeal, though the official decision is yet to be released. 

NEWS | 05/11/2022

Princeton officials talk fall COVID-19 policies, future of tuition, resources for survivors at final spring CPUC meeting

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Princeton officials talk fall COVID-19 policies, future of tuition, resources for survivors at final spring CPUC meeting

Isabel Yip

In the last Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting of the semester, administrators discussed and fielded questions ranging from the cost of University tuition to the readjustment of COVID-19 protocols. 

In the last Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting of the semester, administrators discussed and fielded questions ranging from the cost of University tuition to the readjustment of COVID-19 protocols. 

NEWS | 05/06/2022

Three years ago, it was an undergraduate senior thesis. Now, it’s the basis of the Class of 2026 Pre-read.

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Three years ago, it was an undergraduate senior thesis. Now, it’s the basis of the Class of 2026 Pre-read.

Aidan Iacobucci

Salama’s work stems from reporting taken in fulfillment of Salama’s senior thesis, which won the Ricardo Piglia Award and Stanley J. Stein Prize for Best Senior Thesis in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University. 

Salama’s work stems from reporting taken in fulfillment of Salama’s senior thesis, which won the Ricardo Piglia Award and Stanley J. Stein Prize for Best Senior Thesis in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University.

NEWS | 05/06/2022

Over 100 rally at Princeton for abortion rights after SCOTUS leak shows Roe likely to be overturned

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Over 100 rally at Princeton for abortion rights after SCOTUS leak shows Roe likely to be overturned

Sandeep Mangat

The protest was organized by Princeton Mutual Aid (PMA) and Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ), with help from Unidad Latina en Acción.

The protest was organized by Princeton Mutual Aid (PMA) and Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ), with help from Unidad Latina en Acción.

NEWS | 05/05/2022

Director of newly-established Afghanistan Policy Lab reflects on goals for lab, the broader initiative

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Director of newly-established Afghanistan Policy Lab reflects on goals for lab, the broader initiative

Brenden Garza

Raz characterized the lab as a “unique initiative, and [a] very important initiative, to elevate the policy discussion and conversation about Afghanistan at this extremely important and critical time for the country.” 

Raz characterized the lab as a “unique initiative, and [a] very important initiative, to elevate the policy discussion and conversation about Afghanistan at this extremely important and critical time for the country.” 

NEWS | 05/05/2022

Princeton enters partnership with HBCUs, announces new research initiative

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Princeton enters partnership with HBCUs, announces new research initiative

Tess Weinreich

The University will partner with five HBCUs — Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore — to fund research projects in all disciplines that are led by researchers from the HBCUs working with Princeton faculty.

The University will partner with five HBCUs — Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Spelman College, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore — to fund research projects in all disciplines that are led by researchers from the HBCUs working with Princeton faculty.

NEWS | 05/05/2022

Which concentrations are on the rise with the Class of 2024? We looked at the numbers.

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Which concentrations are on the rise with the Class of 2024? We looked at the numbers.

Madeleine LeBeau

After the concentration declaration period for A.B. sophomores ended last month, new departmental trends emerged for the Class of 2024. The ‘Prince’ analyzed these trends, which include consistent popularity for computer science and decreasing interest in the humanities and natural sciences. 

After the concentration declaration period for A.B. sophomores ended last month, new departmental trends emerged for the Class of 2024. The ‘Prince’ analyzed these trends, which include consistent popularity for computer science and decreasing interest in the humanities and natural sciences.  

NEWS | 05/02/2022

Plastic bag ban begins as second phase of NJ legislation takes effect

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Plastic bag ban begins as second phase of NJ legislation takes effect

Tess Weinreich

According to a bill passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other lawmakers last year, NJ retailers and food service businesses will no longer be permitted to use or distribute single-use plastic bags. The bill goes into effect on May 4.

According to a bill passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other lawmakers last year, NJ retailers and and food service businesses will no longer be permitted to use or distribute single-use plastic bags. The bill goes into effect on May 4.

NEWS | 05/01/2022

Recipients of University President's Achievement Award reflect on their continued service

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Recipients of University President's Achievement Award reflect on their continued service

Izzy Jacobson

The employees, whose work spans from the Elevator/Electric Shop to the Office of the Dean for Research, will receive $2,500, a certificate and their name engraved in a plaque in the Office of Human Resources.

The employees, whose work spans from the Elevator/Electric Shop to the Office of the Dean for Research, will receive $2,500, a certificate and their name engraved in a plaque in the Office of Human Resources.

NEWS | 05/01/2022

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