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Princeton to lift international travel restrictions for winter break

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Princeton launches Venture Forward campaign

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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

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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

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

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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

USG receives presentation on Princeton’s COVID-19 response

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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

Class of 2025 discusses systemic racism during orientation

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Princeton revises fall travel guidelines, permits 'feasible' domestic travel for undergraduates

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Princeton revises fall travel guidelines, permits 'feasible' domestic travel for undergraduates

Anika Buch

Domestic travel will be permitted for undergraduate students in the fall semester, with the new guidelines taking effect on Aug. 23. However, University-sanctioned international travel remains suspended for undergraduates, with one exception for those traveling to approved Study Abroad programs.

Domestic travel will be permitted for undergraduate students in the fall semester, with the new guidelines taking effect on Aug. 23. However, University-sanctioned international travel remains suspended for undergraduates, with one exception for those traveling to approved Study Abroad programs. 

NEWS | 07/21/2021

Class of 2020 to have in-person Commencement in May 2022

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Class of 2020 to have in-person Commencement in May 2022

Naomi Hess

After a virtual Commencement in 2020, the Class of 2020 will be invited back to campus for an in-person Commencement, as well as a commemorative dinner and an in-person Reunions, in May 2022.

After a virtual Commencement in 2020, the Class of 2020 will be invited back to campus for an in-person Commencement, as well as a commemorative dinner and an in-person Reunions, in May 2022.

NEWS | 06/28/2021

Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

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Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

Jasmyn Dobson and Sam Pathak

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

NEWS | 06/21/2021

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