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U. maintains fully remote fall despite new N.J. executive order allowing colleges to resume in-person class

U. maintains fully remote fall despite new N.J. executive order allowing colleges to resume in-person class

Bharvi Chavre

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.”

NEWS | 08/13/2020

As U. departments begin releasing pass/D/fail policies for fall 2020, students face inconsistent requirements

As U. departments begin releasing pass/D/fail policies for fall 2020, students face inconsistent requirements

Alen Palic

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.

NEWS | 08/12/2020

Administrators discuss fall plan reversal at USG Town Hall

Rows of tiered wooden seats with desks in front of tall windows.

Administrators discuss fall plan reversal at USG Town Hall

Caitlin Limestahl

“Since most teaching would be remote anyways, we decided that the best option would be a remote semester,” Dolan said.

NEWS | 08/12/2020

With fall plan reversal, risk of two-year deferrals, and only 6 days to decide, students face difficult choice in requesting leaves

With fall plan reversal, risk of two-year deferrals, and only 6 days to decide, students face difficult choice in requesting leaves

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In accordance with previous guidance, Hotchkiss confirmed that students will have 48 hours to “confirm their decision to take that leave.”

NEWS | 08/11/2020

Q&A with Astrophysics Professor, Viktor Ambartsumian International Science Prize winner Adam Burrows

Sandeep Mangat

“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.

NEWS | 08/11/2020

U. ‘considering next steps’ as Trump administration defies court order, rejects DACA applications

U. ‘considering next steps’ as Trump administration defies court order, rejects DACA applications

Anne Wen

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.”

NEWS | 08/09/2020

U. yet to decide if ROTC students can live on campus ‘whole year’ as previously promised

U. yet to decide if ROTC students can live on campus ‘whole year’ as previously promised

Zachary Shevin

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.

NEWS | 08/09/2020

U. settles retirement fund lawsuit for $5.8M

U. settles retirement fund lawsuit for $5.8M

Bharvi Chavre

University spokesperson Ben Chang maintained the institution’s previous stance, writing in a statement that “Princeton did not engage in any wrongdoing.”

NEWS | 08/09/2020

First-years and juniors may not return to campus, as U. switches to entirely remote fall

First-years and juniors may not return to campus, as U. switches to entirely remote fall

Albert Jiang, Marie-Rose Sheinerman, and Zachary Shevin

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.”

NEWS | 08/07/2020

Following student’s use of racial slur, U. email on free speech sparks debate

Following student’s use of racial slur, U. email on free speech sparks debate

Linh Nguyen and Omar Farah

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.

NEWS | 08/06/2020

University-affiliated group travel prohibited, personal travel ‘emphatically discouraged’ in the fall, says U.

University-affiliated group travel prohibited, personal travel ‘emphatically discouraged’ in the fall, says U.

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Any University-affiliated group travel, including travel organized by student groups, is prohibited, the email explained.

NEWS | 08/06/2020

CPUC approves new sexual misconduct policies under revised federal Title IX regulations

CPUC approves new sexual misconduct policies under revised federal Title IX regulations

Zachary Shevin

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.

NEWS | 08/03/2020

Frist and Firestone to open, anonymous reporting for social distancing violations, gatherings of no more than five. Here's what you missed.

Frist and Firestone to open, anonymous reporting for social distancing violations, gatherings of no more than five. Here's what you missed.

Anne Wen

Students not invited back on campus, including athletes, cannot access campus buildings or attend practices, and social distancing violations can be reported anonymously, according to VP Calhoun.

NEWS | 08/02/2020

Dozens march through Princeton for socially distant Black Lives Matter protest

Dozens march through Princeton for socially distant Black Lives Matter protest

Marissa Michaels

Protestors gathered outside of the Princeton YMCA at 1:30 p.m. and began a socially-distanced march down Paul Robeson Place, then Tulane Street, Nassau Street, and eventually Witherspoon Street. The march culminated in a series of public speeches by the organizers at Hinds Plaza.

NEWS | 08/02/2020

As international students seek visas, U. announces ‘in-person components of the first-year program’

As international students seek visas, U. announces ‘in-person components of the first-year program’

Sandeep Mangat

The University expects to offer enough in-person options for first-year international students to comply with the ICE policy.

NEWS | 08/01/2020

Q&A with activist and former N.J. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm ’78

Q&A with activist and former N.J. Senate candidate Lawrence Hamm ’78

Marissa Michaels

“You know, we have to have grassroots movements that are not controlled by money power to in fact advocate for the needs of the people,” said Lawrence Hamm ’78.

NEWS | 07/29/2020

Office of Sustainability solicits feedback on draft of Environmental Justice Framework

Anne Wen

The framework acknowledges that the Office’s employees are “a primarily white staff in a predominately white field.”

NEWS | 07/29/2020

Katz defends ‘blunt words’ in op-ed, as Department of Classics removes condemnation from website

Katz defends ‘blunt words’ in op-ed, as Department of Classics removes condemnation from website

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Katz wrote he was gratified that “Princeton’s leadership has done the right thing,” adding that he learned recently he is not under investigation by the University.

NEWS | 07/27/2020

U. shifts to binding Questbridge admissions policy

U. shifts to binding Questbridge admissions policy

Ngan Chiem

The University has altered its Questbridge College Match policy to make the matching process binding, joining 40 of Questbridge’s 41 other college partners in guaranteeing that Questbridge matches commit to enrolling.

NEWS | 07/26/2020

Princeton’s only Walmart to close in August

Princeton’s only Walmart to close in August

Bharvi Chavre

“After a careful and thoughtful review process, we have made the difficult decision to close our Walmart store in Princeton,” Walmart spokesperson Payton McCormick said.

NEWS | 07/26/2020

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