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Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

Naomi Hess

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

NEWS | 04/15/2021

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Trevor Noah announced as 2021 Class Day speaker

Trevor Noah announced as 2021 Class Day speaker

Katherine Dailey

Author and comedian Trevor Noah will be the 2021 Class Day speaker, and will be inducted as an honorary member of the Class of 2021.

Author and comedian Trevor Noah will be the 2021 Class Day speaker, and will be inducted as an honorary member of the Class of 2021.

NEWS | 04/13/2021

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Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

Evelyn Doskoch

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

NEWS | 04/13/2021

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Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

Marissa Michaels

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

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USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

Drew Somerville

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

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Ruth J. Simmons named 2021 Baccalaureate speaker

Ruth J. Simmons named 2021 Baccalaureate speaker

Anne Wen

Simmons previously served as president of Brown University, becoming the first woman president of Brown and the first Black president of an Ivy League school. Before Brown, Simmons was president of Smith College, the largest women’s college in the United States.

Simmons previously served as president of Brown University, becoming the first woman president of Brown and the first Black president of an Ivy League school. Before Brown, Simmons was president of Smith College, the largest women’s college in the United States.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

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María Corina Machado talks Venezuelan crisis during Princeton event

María Corina Machado talks Venezuelan crisis during Princeton event

Caitlin Limestahl

Near the end of the webinar, Machado expressly stated her vision for Venezuela that has guided her work: “I do not want an ordinary country. I want an extraordinary nation to which Venezuelans can dream high and be able to build the best and strongest nation we can.” 

Near the end of the webinar, Machado expressly stated her vision for Venezuela that has guided her work: “I do not want an ordinary country. I want an extraordinary nation to which Venezuelans can dream high and be able to build the best and strongest nation we can.” 

NEWS | 04/11/2021

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Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decides not to revoke JMA from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decides not to revoke JMA from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

Aniket Mukherji and Kalena Blake

Citing a lack of constitutional support for the revocation of the JMA, the Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decided not to rescind the award from Cruz. An email sent to Whig-Clio members pledged to “reduce his presence within Whig-Clio.” 

Citing a lack of constitutional support for the revocation of the JMA, the Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decided not to rescind the award from Cruz. An email sent to Whig-Clio members pledged to “reduce his presence within Whig-Clio.” 

NEWS | 04/11/2021

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All seniors and degree recipients invited to 2021 Commencement Exercises

All seniors and degree recipients invited to 2021 Commencement Exercises

Katherine Dailey and Anika Buch

According to an April 9 update to the Commencement website, all seniors and degree recipients will be invited back to campus for 2021 Commencement Exercises. Each graduate is allowed two guests.

According to an April 9 update to the Commencement website, all seniors and degree recipients will be invited back to campus for 2021 Commencement Exercises. Each graduate is allowed two guests.

NEWS | 04/09/2021

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Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Ngan Chiem

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

NEWS | 04/08/2021

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Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Marissa Michaels

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall. In a town hall hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government on April 6, 16 University administrators answered questions about all aspects of campus life regarding this spring, summer, and fall. Administrators expressed hope that residential life, dining, eating clubs, breaks, grading, financial aid, and athletics will return to pre-pandemic norms in the fall.

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall.

NEWS | 04/07/2021

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Ullman GS ’66 and Aho GS ’67 honored with Turing Award

Ullman GS ’66 and Aho GS ’67 honored with Turing Award

Allan Shen

Aho and Ullman are most widely known for their work in developing compilers, a crucial set of tools without which most modern programs operating on personal computers, smartphones, and automobiles would not be able to function. 

Aho and Ullman are most widely known for their work in developing compilers, a crucial set of tools without which most modern programs operating on personal computers, smartphones, and automobiles would not be able to function. 

NEWS | 04/07/2021

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Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Albert Jiang

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

NEWS | 04/06/2021

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NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

Anika Buch

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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Fmr. Amb. Marie Yovanovitch ’80 talks foreign policy at ‘In the Nation’s Service’ Panel

Fmr. Amb. Marie Yovanovitch ’80 talks foreign policy at ‘In the Nation’s Service’ Panel

Jasmyn Dobson

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 discussed her experience testifying in former President Trump’s first impeachment trial and the U.S. reputation on the international stage on a Wednesday, March 31 panel.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch ’80 discussed her experience testifying in former President Trump’s first impeachment trial and the U.S. reputation on the international stage on a Wednesday, March 31 panel.

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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Coalition delivers petition to Nassau Hall demanding expansion of COVID-19 testing, vaccines for local community

Coalition delivers petition to Nassau Hall demanding expansion of COVID-19 testing, vaccines for local community

Isabella Shutt

“It may be easy to assume the University can simply flip a switch and provide public health resources to tens of thousands of additional people,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang told the ‘Prince’ in a past statement. “That is simply not true.”

“It may be easy to assume the University can simply flip a switch and provide public health resources to tens of thousands of additional people,” University Spokesperson Ben Chang told the ‘Prince’ in a past statement. “That is simply not true.”

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

USG talks spring programming and sustainability survey results

Drew Somerville

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Social Committee and Sustainability Committee presented the results of surveys. USG also allocated funding to BodyHype Dance Company and Vote100.

NEWS | 04/05/2021

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NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

Anika Buch

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

NEWS | 04/04/2021

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Change Princeton Now demands more from SPIA

Change Princeton Now demands more from SPIA

Francesca Block and Hope Perry

On March 26, students from Change Princeton Now gathered in front of Robertson Hall to voice their demands to the School of Public and International Affairs and President Eisgruber. In this episode of Daybreak, reporters Hope Perry and Francesca Block attended the event to learn more from the organizers and other participants.

On March 2, graduate students from Change Princeton Now gathered in front of Robertson Hall to voice their demands to the School of Public and International Affairs and President Eisgruber ’83. In this episode of Daybreak, reporters Hope Perry and Francesca Block attended the event to learn more from the organizers and other participants.

NEWS | 04/04/2021

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Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

Professor Rory Truex ’07 on America’s scientific exchange with China

Allan Shen

In light of the charges against an MIT faculty member, assistant professor Rory Truex ’07 — who specializes in Chinese politics and theories of authoritarian rule — discussed the United States’ educational relationship with Chinese citizens.

In light of the charges against an MIT faculty member, assistant professor Rory Truex ’07 — who specializes in Chinese politics and theories of authoritarian rule — discussed the United States’ educational relationship with Chinese citizens.

NEWS | 04/01/2021

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