U. Affairs

University opts for familiar face in announcing Terri Sewell ’86 as 2023 Class Day Speaker

University opts for familiar face in announcing Terri Sewell ’86 as 2023 Class Day Speaker

Sandeep Mangat

The University announced that U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will speak at the 2023 Class Day ceremony. Sewell is currently representing Alabama’s 7th congressional district in Congress. 

The University announced that U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will speak at the 2023 Class Day ceremony. Sewell is currently representing Alabama’s 7th congressional district in Congress. 

NEWS | 03/27/2023

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Inaugural Director of Campus Accessibility Michael Barnes looks back on his first year

Inaugural Director of Campus Accessibility Michael Barnes looks back on his first year

Tess Weinreich

Michael Barnes, the University’s first-ever Director of Campus Accessibility, looks back on his first year in the position amidst ongoing challenges to campus accessibility due to construction.

Michael Barnes, the University’s first-ever Director of Campus Accessibility, looks back on his first year in the position amidst ongoing challenges to campus accessibility due to construction.

NEWS | 03/23/2023

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‘The best decision I’ve made’: Students, faculty reflect on the first full cycle of ASL classes

‘The best decision I’ve made’: Students, faculty reflect on the first full cycle of ASL classes

Aniket Mukherji and Miriam Waldvogel

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

NEWS | 03/23/2023

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University announces security cameras on exterior dorm entryways, installation to begin this month

University announces security cameras on exterior dorm entryways, installation to begin this month

Tess Weinreich

“According to a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty on March 8, additional security cameras will be installed “at all exterior doorways in undergraduate residential college buildings and dorms,” in accordance with recommendations from the Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management (ESRM) committee.”

“According to a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty on March 8, additional security cameras will be installed “at all exterior doorways in undergraduate residential college buildings and dorms,” in accordance with recommendations from the Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management (ESRM) committee.”

NEWS | 03/08/2023

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Princeton's transfer program establishes itself — and expands

Princeton's transfer program establishes itself — and expands

Simone Kirkevold

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

NEWS | 03/02/2023

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Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Bridget O’Neill

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse.

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse. 

NEWS | 02/20/2023

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New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

Nandini Krishnan

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

NEWS | 02/13/2023

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The dining pilot, explained

The dining pilot, explained

Laura Robertson

We break down the upperclass dining pilot program, set to launch on Feb. 27.

We break down the upperclass dining pilot program, set to launch on Feb. 27.

NEWS | 02/02/2023

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Executive Vice President Treby Williams ’84 to depart, third recent admin departure

Executive Vice President Treby Williams ’84 to depart, third recent admin departure

Rebecca Cunningham

Williams is the third major administrative departure in recent months, behind Provost Deborah Prentiss and Dean of Research Pablo Debenedetti.

Williams is the third major administrative departure in recent months, behind Provost Deborah Prentiss and Dean of Research Pablo Debenedetti.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

Laura Robertson

Eisgruber listed expansion of the engineering school and the University’s continued commitment to in-person teaching as key priorities.

Eisgruber listed expansion of the engineering school and the University’s continued commitment to in-person teaching as key priorities.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Hecht lab proposes novel method of producing quantum dots

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

Frick’s Hecht laboratory reported a method of producing quantum dots — which are used in LED screens and solar panels — that requires lower temperatures and less toxic solvents than current processes. 

NEWS | 01/26/2023

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University declines to ban ChatGPT, releases faculty guidance for its usage

University declines to ban ChatGPT, releases faculty guidance for its usage

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Dean of the College Jill Dolan and Dean of the Graduate School Rod Priestley released a memo to the University faculty offering guidance for regulating the usage of AI as educators question the effects of chatbots like ChatGPT on higher education.

Dean of the College Jill Dolan and Dean of the Graduate School Rod Priestley released a memo to the University faculty offering guidance for regulating the usage of AI as educators question the effects of chatbots like ChatGPT on higher education.

NEWS | 01/25/2023

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3 Princeton DEI staff members resign, alleging lack of support

3 Princeton DEI staff members resign, alleging lack of support

Lia Opperman

Three Princeton staff members who were hired to conduct work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have resigned within the past 15 months and allege a lack of support from the University, an investigation by the ‘Prince’ has found.

Three Princeton staff members who were hired to conduct work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have resigned within the past 15 months and allege a lack of support from the University, an investigation by the ‘Prince’ has found.

NEWS | 12/21/2022

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University admits SCEA applicants, again refrains from releasing admissions statistics

University admits SCEA applicants, again refrains from releasing admissions statistics

Jacqueline Zhou

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

NEWS | 12/18/2022

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Last CPUC meeting of 2022 previews annual DEI report

Last CPUC meeting of 2022 previews annual DEI report

Annie Rupertus and Julian Hartman-Sigall

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

NEWS | 12/13/2022

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Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

Kalena Blake

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

NEWS | 12/07/2022

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‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

Jocelyne Wijaya

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

Danielle Ranucci

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

NEWS | 12/06/2022

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Activist George M. Johnson discusses book, queer identity in World AIDS Day talk

Activist George M. Johnson discusses book, queer identity in World AIDS Day talk

Michelle Miao

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

NEWS | 12/04/2022

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Investigation into Misrach Ewunetie ’24's death continues

Investigation into Misrach Ewunetie ’24's death continues

Katherine Dailey, Tess Weinreich, and Isabel Yip

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

NEWS | 12/02/2022

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