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Princeton offers COVID-19 booster shots as eligibility expands

Princeton offers COVID-19 booster shots as eligibility expands

Tess Weinreich

Pfizer boosters will be administered on Wednesdays and Moderna boosters on Thursdays. Johnson & Johnson vaccines will not be available at either clinic. 

Pfizer boosters will be administered on Wednesdays and Moderna boosters on Thursdays. Johnson & Johnson vaccines will not be available at either clinic. 

NEWS | 11/02/2021

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Princeton, Yale, Penn student divestment advocates respond to formal divestment of majority of the Ivy League

Princeton, Yale, Penn student divestment advocates respond to formal divestment of majority of the Ivy League

Kalena Blake

Student leaders at Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale — the three Ivy League institutions which have not divested — respond to the formal divestment of the majority of the Ivy League. 

Student leaders at Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale — the three Ivy League institutions which have not divested — respond to the formal divestment of the majority of the Ivy League. 

NEWS | 10/31/2021

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Princeton revises winter break housing guidelines

Princeton revises winter break housing guidelines

Tara Agarwal

In an Oct. 29 memo to students from Dean of the College Jill Dolan and Vice President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun, only students participating in the Continuous Housing program and select student athletes are allowed to remain on campus over Winter Break 2021.

In an Oct. 29 memo to students from Dean of the College Jill Dolan and Vice-President for Campus Life W. Rochelle Calhoun, only students participating in the Continuous Housing program and select student athletes are allowed to remain on campus over Winter Break 2021.

NEWS | 10/31/2021

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Princeton’s endowment grows to $37.7B, with second-highest yearly returns in the Ivy League

Princeton’s endowment grows to $37.7B, with second-highest yearly returns in the Ivy League

Aniket Mukherji and Gabriel Robare

The University’s endowment remains the third-largest in the Ivy League, with Harvard’s endowment rising 33.6 percent to $53.2 billion this year, and Yale’s rising 40.2 percent to $42.3 billion.

The University’s endowment remains the third-largest in the Ivy League, with Harvard’s endowment rising 33.6 percent to $53.2 billion this year, and Yale’s rising 40.2 percent to $42.3 billion.

NEWS | 10/29/2021

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Princeton to lift international travel restrictions for winter break

Princeton to lift international travel restrictions for winter break

Anika Buch and Tess Weinreich

From Dec 6 to Jan 24, all restrictions on personal international travel will be lifted for undergraduate students. Further guidance on spring semester travel will be issued in late November and summer travel guidance will be issued in early March.

From Dec 6 to Jan 24, all restrictions on personal international travel will be lifted for undergraduate students. Further guidance on spring semester travel will be issued in late November and summer travel guidance will be issued in early March.

NEWS | 10/27/2021

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James Madison Program hosts geophysics professor Dorian Abbot after MIT cancels lecture

James Madison Program hosts geophysics professor Dorian Abbot after MIT cancels lecture

Drew Somerville and Izzy Jacobson

The event was hosted by the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions after it was canceled by the MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Professor Robert P. George said the Madison program considers the disinvitation from MIT “to be chilling to academic freedom and free speech.”

The event was hosted by the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions after it was canceled by the MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Professor Robert P. George said the Madison program considers the disinvitation from MIT “to be chilling to academic freedom and free speech.”

NEWS | 10/26/2021

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Amherst College ends legacy admissions policy, sparking conversation at elite institutions

Amherst College ends legacy admissions policy, sparking conversation at elite institutions

Tess Weinreich

“Now is the time to end this historic program that inadvertently limits educational opportunity by granting a preference to those whose parents are graduates of the College,” Amherst president Biddy Martin wrote in the statement announcing the decision.

“Now is the time to end this historic program that inadvertently limits educational opportunity by granting a preference to those whose parents are graduates of the College,” Amherst president Biddy Martin wrote in the statement announcing the decision.

NEWS | 10/25/2021

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Princeton inadvertently releases information on thousands of students, faculty, staff

Princeton inadvertently releases information on thousands of students, faculty, staff

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Evelyn Doskoch

Despite sharing information on employment status and COVID-19 testing status, the document did not reveal any vaccination data or COVID-19 test results.

Despite sharing information on employment status and COVID-19 testing status, the document did not reveal any vaccination data or COVID-19 test results.

NEWS | 10/21/2021

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COVID-19 risk status marked ‘Low,’ change to mask guidance possible

COVID-19 risk status marked ‘Low,’ change to mask guidance possible

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The University’s COVID-19 dashboard classified campus risk status for the virus as “Low.”  In an email sent Wednesday, University health officials noted that mask guidances may change in November if students remain “vigilant.”

The University’s COVID-19 dashboard classified campus risk status for the virus as “Low.”  In an email sent Wednesday, University health officials noted that mask guidances may change in November if students remain “vigilant.”

NEWS | 10/14/2021

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Princeton launches Venture Forward campaign

Princeton launches Venture Forward campaign

Izzy Jacobson

“Venture Forward captures our intention to move into a new day for Princeton,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss continued. “And, as a University community, to pursue truth, serve humanity, pioneer solutions, explore the unknown and advance knowledge to help create a better world that champions inclusion, the humanities, science, art, public policy, and technology.”

“Venture Forward captures our intention to move into a new day for Princeton,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss continued. “And, as a University community, to pursue truth, serve humanity, pioneer solutions, explore the unknown and advance knowledge to help create a better world that champions inclusion, the humanities, science, art, public policy, and technology.”

NEWS | 10/07/2021

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Eisgruber, other NJ college presidents urge Congress to double maximum Pell Grant

Eisgruber, other NJ college presidents urge Congress to double maximum Pell Grant

Desmond Lam

“Doubling the maximum Pell Grant will help more students from low- and middle-income families to get to and through college. That helps everyone: by cultivating talent from every sector of society, we make our state, and our country, stronger and better,” the letter states.

“Doubling the maximum Pell Grant will help more students from low- and middle-income families to get to and through college. That helps everyone: by cultivating talent from every sector of society, we make our state, and our country, stronger and better,” the letter states.

NEWS | 09/28/2021

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One COVID-19 disciplinary case adjudicated on campus, amid “very limited transmission”

One COVID-19 disciplinary case adjudicated on campus, amid “very limited transmission”

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Tess Weinreich

When asked if a date has been set for the next update on masking requirements, Hotchkiss said in an email that “the current masking policy will remain in effect until further notice.”

When asked if a date has been set for the next update on masking requirements, Hotchkiss said in an email that “the current masking policy will remain in effect until further notice.” 

NEWS | 09/23/2021

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USG receives presentation on Princeton’s COVID-19 response

USG receives presentation on Princeton’s COVID-19 response

Drew Somerville

In the meeting, Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo presented to the Senate on the University’s recent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Senate unanimously approved six new U-Councilors.

In the meeting, Assistant VP for Environmental Health and Safety Robin Izzo presented to the Senate on the University’s recent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Senate unanimously approved five new U-Councilors.

NEWS | 09/20/2021

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Mudd Library reopens after renovations

Mudd Library reopens after renovations

Hank Ingham

Mudd Library has reopened following renovations to update the fire suppression system and upgrade both indoor and outdoor facilities.

Mudd Library has reopened following renovations to update the fire suppression system and upgrade both indoor and outdoor facilities.

NEWS | 09/14/2021

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Singer wins $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture

Singer wins $1 million Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture

Naomi Hess

He joins past recipients including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Farmer, and he plans to donate the entirety of the $1 million award.

He joins past recipients including Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Farmer, and he plans to donate the entirety of the $1 million award.

NEWS | 09/14/2021

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Class of 2025 discusses systemic racism during orientation

Class of 2025 discusses systemic racism during orientation

Ngan Chiem

The module centered around the To Be Known and Heard virtual gallery, which depicts vignettes of “Princeton’s long and complex relationship with racism” starting from the 18th century to modern time, according to the site. During the training session, RCAs led their first-years through explorations of the virtual gallery and discussions on how to navigate conversations around race and identity. 

The module centered around the To Be Known and Heard virtual gallery, which depicts vignettes of “Princeton’s long and complex relationship with racism” starting from the 18th century to modern time, according to the site. During the training session, RCAs led their first-years through explorations of the virtual gallery and discussions on how to navigate conversations around race and identity. 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Dining halls face staff shortage with start of in-person semester

Dining halls face staff shortage with start of in-person semester

Sandeep Mangat

With the in-person semester in full swing, dining hall workers are facing a staffing shortage, which they report is making work “overwhelming.” 

With the in-person semester in full swing, dining hall workers are facing a staffing shortage, which they report is making work “overwhelming.” 

NEWS | 09/13/2021

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Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

Princeton to lead Northeast Innovation Hub with $15M NSF grant

Diya Kraybill

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way.

Upon receipt of a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Princeton will lead a the NSF Innovation Corps Northeast Hub in collaboration with several other universities in order to better integrate research and the market in an inclusive way. 

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Naomi Hess

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

NEWS | 08/24/2021

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Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

NEWS | 08/10/2021

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