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Princeton moves finals online, mandates boosters for spring semester amid COVID-19 uptick

Princeton moves finals online, mandates boosters for spring semester amid COVID-19 uptick

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

NEWS | 12/14/2021

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110 students match with Princeton through QuestBridge

110 students match with Princeton through QuestBridge

Isabel Yip

QuestBridge match decisions are followed by single-choice early action decisions in mid-December.

QuestBridge match decisions are followed by single-choice early action decisions in mid-December.

NEWS | 12/09/2021

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Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Katherine Dailey

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

NEWS | 12/08/2021

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Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Sandeep Mangat

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

NEWS | 12/07/2021

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Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Sam Kagan

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

Lia Opperman

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

NEWS | 11/30/2021

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Princeton clarifies post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 restrictions, eating clubs respond

Princeton clarifies post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 restrictions, eating clubs respond

Bhoomika Chowdhary and Diya Kraybill

The new policies affect social gatherings, eating clubs, and international travel.

The new policies affect social gatherings, eating clubs, and international travel.

NEWS | 11/30/2021

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Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Mark Dodici, Katherine Dailey, and Drew Somerville

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

NEWS | 11/27/2021

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Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

Caitlin Limestahl and Drew Somerville

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Lia Opperman

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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Life after accusation: Inside Princeton's Honor Code

Life after accusation: Inside Princeton's Honor Code

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Claire Silberman

Every year, dozens of students come before the Honor Committee. In interviews with eight of the accused, we chronicle a story of spiraling mental health, institutionalized alienation, and renewed hopes for reform.

Every year, dozens of students come before the Honor Committee. In interviews with eight of the accused, we chronicle a story of spiraling mental health, institutionalized alienation, and renewed hopes for reform.

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Princeton continues push to net-zero campus emissions by 2046

Princeton continues push to net-zero campus emissions by 2046

Kalena Blake

Amidst the backdrop of the University’s sprawling construction projects, the University is transitioning its energy systems to achieve a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2046. University staff and industry experts weighed in on how the plans will impact campus life and the energy industry as a whole. 

Amidst the backdrop of the University’s sprawling construction projects, the University is transitioning its energy systems to achieve a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2046. University staff and industry experts weighed in on how the plans will impact campus life and the energy industry as a whole. 

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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198 Princeton faculty sign letter criticizing Department of Justice's China Initiative

198 Princeton faculty sign letter criticizing Department of Justice's China Initiative

Izzy Jacobson

One hundred and ninety eight Princeton faculty sent an open letter to the U.S. Attorney General, claiming the China Initiative disproportionately targets researchers of Asian and Chinese descent, creating a hostile environment that hampers the recruitment of students and postdoctoral scholars.

One hundred and ninety eight Princeton faculty sent an open letter to the U.S. Attorney General, claiming the China Initiative disproportionately targets researchers of Asian and Chinese descent, creating a hostile environment that hampers the recruitment of students and postdoctoral scholars. 

NEWS | 11/17/2021

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Historic Toni Morrison exhibition scheduled to open at Princeton in spring 2023

Historic Toni Morrison exhibition scheduled to open at Princeton in spring 2023

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In the view of Chair of the English Department Simon Gikandi, the exhibition is “groundbreaking.” It will mark the first time “we have a panoramic view of the many sides of Morrison as a writer, an artist, and a book editor who almost single handedly chaperoned the canon of Black letters that emerged in the post-civil rights period,” Gikandi wrote to the ‘Prince.’

In the view of Chair of the English Department Simon Gikandi, the exhibition is “groundbreaking.” It will mark the first time “we have a panoramic view of the many sides of Morrison as a writer, an artist, and a book editor who almost single handedly chaperoned the canon of Black letters that emerged in the post-civil rights period,” Gikandi wrote to the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 11/10/2021

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CPUC discusses dissociation, COVID updates, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report

CPUC discusses dissociation, COVID updates, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report

Lia Opperman

At the November Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting, administrators issued updates on the divestment process; COVID-19 cases; and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

At the November Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting, administrators issued updates on the divestment process; COVID-19 cases; and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

NEWS | 11/09/2021

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Princeton announces new Indigenous initiatives

Princeton announces new Indigenous initiatives

Jasmyn Dobson

Jessica Lambert ’22, co-president of Natives at Princeton, says that many of the initiatives announced have been a long time in the making, and that it was largely the work of student and faculty advocates that made them possible.

Jessica Lambert ’22, co-president of Natives at Princeton, says that many of the initiatives announced have been a long time in the making, and that it was largely the work of student and faculty advocates that made them possible.

NEWS | 11/04/2021

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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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