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As admissions changes debated, Princeton admits students through QuestBridge

Students accepted to the class of 2028 through QuestBridge received application decisions on Friday. QuestBridge reported that, out of 20,800 applicants and 6,683 finalists, 2,242 students were matched with QuestBridge partner universities this year. 

Students accepted to the class of 2028 through QuestBridge received application decisions on Friday. QuestBridge reported that, out of 20,800 applicants and 6,683 finalists, 2,242 students were matched with QuestBridge partner universities this year. 

Princeton program sponsors internship with Adjaye-affiliated firm despite sexual assault claims

One of the internships offered this year through the International Internship Program (IIP) is a position with Adjaye Associates, a globally renowned architectural firm based in Accra, Ghana.

This summer, The Financial Times reported on a series of sexual assault allegations against Adjaye, all leveled by women who had worked under him.

Student employment sees no decline after eliminated student contribution, wages to increase in January

In the first semester since the University eliminated the student contribution from financial aid packages, data show that the percentage of students working campus jobs is at least as high as it was last Fall.

In the first semester since the University eliminated the student contribution from financial aid packages, data show that the percentage of students working campus jobs is at least as high as it was last Fall.

Eisgruber doesn’t want to be the most interesting person in the room

In a profile published in the spring on the occasion of Eisgruber’s tenth anniversary in office, faculty and students remarked on a bureaucratic and impersonal approach to leadership. 

In a profile published in the spring on the occasion of Eisgruber’s tenth anniversary in office, faculty and students remarked on a bureaucratic and impersonal approach to leadership.

Princeton-Iran ties again under scrutiny as Congress investigates research fellow

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce announced that it is launching an investigation into research fellow Seyed Hossein Mousavian, amid allegations that Mousavian is using his position to advance the interests of Iran.

The faculty hiring process, explained

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within each department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within the department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

IT office steps away from reuse, sends 1700 faculty computers for destruction

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

According to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the decision to change policy was due to a backlog of aged machines from the pandemic and “an abundance of caution” over IT security.

Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and a discussion of admission post-affirmative action.

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and efforts to institute proxy voting.

New state law to require suicide prevention training for NJ universities

According to Dr. Calvin Chin, director of CPS, the University is currently “investigating the best platform” for delivering this new mandatory training. 

According to Dr. Calvin Chin, director of CPS the University is currently “investigating the best platform” for delivering this new mandatory training. 

Eisgruber takes on three-year association role, indicating continued tenure at the University

Eisgruber’s appointment as vice chair is the first segment of a three-part, three-year role during which the group will issue research reports on topics that concern higher education.

Eisgruber’s appointment as vice chair is the first segment of a three part, three year role during which the group will issue research reports on topics that concern higher education.

Princeton brings top investor from MIT to run PRINCO

The new PRINCO president appointee will replace current president Andrew Golden, whose tenure saw a nearly tenfold increase in Princeton's endowment. Tuohey will join PRINCO with 13 years of experience at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Investment Management Company.

The new PRINCO president appointee will replace current president Andrew Golden, whose tenure saw a nearly tenfold increase in Princeton's endowment. Tuohey will join PRINCO with 13 years of experience at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Investment Management Company.

Director of Accessibility and Disability Services retires after 17 years at Princeton

Erickson’s retirement marks another moment of turnover for the University. Administrators, including Dean of the College Jill Dolan, the Director of the Office of Sustainability Shana Weber, and the Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Students Thomas Dunne all announced their leave from the University in the past year.

Alumnus invokes Princeton’s informal motto, then sentenced to two months for Jan. 6 actions

Larry Giberson ’23 was sentenced to two months of incarceration, six months of home detention, and $2000 in fines by D.C. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols for his involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Larry Giberson ’23 was sentenced to two months of incarceration, six months of home detention, and $2000 in fines by D.C. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols for his involvement in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Next Dean of College may not be chosen internally, according to town hall with students

Brian Li ’24, a member of the search committee for Dean Jill Dolan’s successor, said that more events like this town hall will be held in the future so that students can share the traits they’re looking for in a Dean; that feedback will be collected and considered by the search committee.  

Brian Li ’24, a member of the search committee for Dean Jill Dolan’s successor, said that more events like this town hall will be held in the future so that students can share the traits they’re looking for in a Dean; that feedback will be collected and considered by the search committee.  

As Golden prepares to retire, Princeton’s endowment has lowest returns in Ivy League

Princeton experienced a 1.7 percent investment loss this year, the greatest loss since 2008. Every other Ivy League school saw positive returns.

Princeton experienced a 1.7 percent investment loss this year, the greatest loss since 2008. Every other Ivy League school saw positive returns.

For international students, legal constraints make finding employment a unique struggle

Employers often face a number of financial and legal burdens in sponsoring international students, leading to hardships in finding job opportunities.

Employers often face a number of financial and legal burdens in sponsoring international students, leading to hardships in finding job opportunities.

Princeton sues two recent graduates for failure to repay loans

The University is suing over defaulted payments totaling $7,080.43 and $23,644.64. The cases are proceeding in Suffolk County Supreme Court and Nassau County Supreme Court, respectively.

The University is suing over defaulted payments totaling $7,080.43 and $23,644.64. The cases are proceeding in Suffolk County Supreme Court and Nassau County Supreme Court, respectively.

Princeton says kidnapped student was conducting research for ‘approved Ph.D. dissertation topic’

In a new statement, the University recognized for the first time that doctoral candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov’s research in Iraq, where she was kidnapped in March, was for her politics dissertation.

In a new statement, the University recognized for the first time that doctoral candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov's research in Iraq, where she was kidnapped in March, was for her politics dissertation.

Eisgruber boasts financial aid, transfer program at White House event on admissions policies

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 joined other university leaders at a White House event revealing a report advising American schools on maintaining diversity in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.

Increased ‘incomplete’ financial aid applications lead to delays

Over 200 undergraduates’ financial aid awards were delayed this academic year, with some awards still outstanding four weeks into the semester. The delays come in the first year of the University’s expanded aid policy, which covers all tuition and fees for most families making up to $100,000.

Over 200 undergraduates' financial aid awards were delayed this academic year, with some awards still outstanding four weeks into the semester. The delays come in the first year of the University’s expanded aid policy, which covers all tuition and fees for most families making up to $100,000.