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ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

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ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

In a hearing held today, the Government agreed to rescind the Directive “on a nationwide basis” and return to previous COVID-19 guidence that allows students taking online courses to reside in the U.S. on F-1 visas “for the duration of the emergency.”

NEWS | July 14

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Sandeep Mangat

Students will be tested immediately upon arrival and weekly thereafter.

NEWS | July 8

First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

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First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Claire Silberman

Some other students “doing wet-lab work” or other research that requires being on campus will also be allowed to return, Dean of the College Jill Dolan said in an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | July 6

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

“Double Sights,” viewed across the Fountain of Freedom.
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Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

Zachary Shevin

While the POCC believes anti-racist training and teaching requirements imperil free speech, several students felt these measures would promote open dialogue.

NEWS | July 2

U. renames Woodrow Wilson School and Wilson College

Zachary Shevin, Evelyn Doskoch, and Sam Kagan

Wilson College will become “First College” and the Woodrow Wilson School will be renamed “The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.”

NEWS | June 27

Black Leadership Coalition raises over $18,000 for Trenton businesses

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Black Leadership Coalition raises over $18,000 for Trenton businesses

Katie Tam and Sruti Chitluri

BLC members discussed how they could respond to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans nationwide, especially at the hands of police.

NEWS | June 24

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Chris Eisgruber '83, Maria De La Cruz Perales Sanchez '18, and Brad Smith '81 speak to reporters outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

This ruling is not the end of the battle for DACA. The Opinion noted that it is within the power of DHS to end DACA but that the method by which they did so was illegal.

NEWS | June 18

Anna Salvatore ’24 appears on NBC's “Meet the Press: College Roundtable”

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Anna Salvatore ’24 appears on NBC's “Meet the Press: College Roundtable”

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“With more local news outlets facing funding issues or having to cut back their coverage, college papers are becoming more of an important source of accountability for cities and towns across the country,” wrote Chuck Todd to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | June 14

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

Zachary Shevin

“The University is not pursuing the issue of immunity,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ Instead, it “will focus on the principles and initiatives outlined by the governor and attorney general” in a June 2 announcement.

NEWS | June 5

Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Zachary Shevin

Artis said he is “eager to talk about how the world is moving right now.”

NEWS | May 29

Math TA posted false solution online to catch students in violation of academic integrity

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

Through several obtained documents, the ‘Prince’ is aware of at least 21 students who were suspected of academic integrity violations in relation to an April MAT 202 problem set.

NEWS | May 26

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Paige Allen

Johnson shared his reflections on being named valedictorian, responding to challenging situations, and growing as an undergraduate.

NEWS | May 14

U. announces Spirit of Princeton Award recipients

An illustration of the Spirit of Princeton award winners: Toni Xu, Jonathan Haynes, Caleb Visser, Sirad Hassan, Jacob Berman, Tabitha Belshee, Kelton Chastulik, Meghan Slattery, Bobo Stankovikj and Jackson Artis (left to right).
Photo Credit: the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students via Office of Communications

U. announces Spirit of Princeton Award recipients

Zachary Shevin and Edward Tian

Kelton Chastulik ’21 is the first junior to receive this recognition since 2017.

NEWS | May 8

U. hosts SophCon, virtual orientation program for rising sophomores

Evelyn Doskoch

The program took place from Monday, May 4, to Wednesday, May 6, through a series of three one-hour webinars that discussed Academic Advising and Career Exploration, Mental Wellness, Housing and Dining, and Residential Colleges.

NEWS | May 7

Q&A with Grace Sommers, Class of 2020 salutatorian

“Proud Wilsonite” and salutatorian Grace Sommers posing in front of her former residential college.
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Q&A with Grace Sommers, Class of 2020 salutatorian

Paige Allen

Sommers said she looks forward to crafting her Latin-language commencement address — “maybe throwing in some jokes.”

NEWS | May 7

U. admits 1.4 percent of transfer applicants

U. admits 1.4 percent of transfer applicants

Zachary Shevin

Despite 97 fewer applicants applying compared to 2019, the transfer student acceptance rate of 1.4 percent is still nearly four times smaller than the 5.5 percent acceptance rate for the Class of 2024.

NEWS | May 6

Fall Bridge Year programs expecting delays due to coronavirus

Marissa Michaels

Bridge Year will be offered to the incoming Class of 2024, but most likely with a delayed start date to allow participants additional time to complete pre-departure tasks.

NEWS | May 5

Fall semester to proceed as originally scheduled, whether online or in person

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 
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Fall semester to proceed as originally scheduled, whether online or in person

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

University officials considered “whether to postpone the beginning of the academic term until later in the fall or even until January,” but decided against such a decision.

NEWS | May 4

Claire Wayner ’22, Jessica Lambert ’22 named 2020 Udall Scholars

Claire Wayner ’22 and Jessica Lambert ’22.
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Claire Wayner ’22, Jessica Lambert ’22 named 2020 Udall Scholars

Anne Wen

The Udall Scholarship is a national scholarship awarded to sophomores and juniors focused on Native American studies or environmental studies. It is awarded, on average, to 55 students a year.

NEWS | May 3

Certain IIP internships converted to remote opportunities

The Louis A. Simpson Building houses the Davis International Center.
Jon Ort / The Daily Princetonian

Certain IIP internships converted to remote opportunities

Anne Wen

In an email addressed to the IIP student cohort on Tuesday, April 28, the organizing team explained that the office was working with existing partners to launch new virtual options. It will be up to the partner organization to determine if the internship can be completed remotely.

NEWS | May 3

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