U. Affairs

U. to announce spring plan in first week of December, hopes to welcome ‘significantly more’ undergraduates to campus

U. to announce spring plan in first week of December, hopes to welcome ‘significantly more’ undergraduates to campus

Edward Tian

The University anticipates releasing a decision during the first week of December. President Eisgruber also announced the creation of an on-campus testing laboratory expected to open next month, “which will facilitate our COVID testing process and provide results within twenty-four hours.”

The University anticipates releasing a decision during the first week of December. President Eisgruber also announced the creation of an on-campus testing laboratory expected to open next month, “which will facilitate our COVID testing process and provide results within twenty-four hours.”

NEWS | 10/19/2020

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Unclear whether U. complied with DOE deadlines, as growing chorus calls for investigation’s end

Unclear whether U. complied with DOE deadlines, as growing chorus calls for investigation’s end

Hannah Wang

A day after the DOE’s second deadline, it remains unclear whether the University has complied. 

A day after the DOE’s second deadline, it remains unclear whether the University has complied. 

NEWS | 10/16/2020

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U. reaches $1.175 million settlement over pay disparities involving female professors

U. reaches $1.175 million settlement over pay disparities involving female professors

Albert Jiang

On Sept. 30, the Trustees of Princeton University reached a $1.175 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over allegations of compensation discrimination involving 106 female full professors between 2012 and 2014.

On Sept. 30, the Trustees of Princeton University reached a $1.175 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor over allegations of compensation discrimination involving 106 female full professors between 2012 and 2014.

NEWS | 10/14/2020

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Best becomes first Black, first male director in Gender and Sexuality Studies program history

Best becomes first Black, first male director in Gender and Sexuality Studies program history

Diya Kraybill and Drew Somerville

Wallace D. Best, a professor of Religion and African American Studies, is the first Black and the first male director of the program in its 38-year history. 

Wallace D. Best, a professor of Religion and African American Studies, is the first Black and the first male director of the program in its 38-year history. 

NEWS | 10/13/2020

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Major gift from Mellody Hobson ’91 will establish new residential college on the site of First College

Major gift from Mellody Hobson ’91 will establish new residential college on the site of First College

Evelyn Doskoch

Hobson College, named after Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson ’91, will be the first residential college at the University named after a Black woman.

Hobson College, named after Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson ’91, will be the first residential college at the University named after a Black woman.

NEWS | 10/08/2020

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U. pays Carole Baskin to promote social distancing in #PrincetonPromise video

U. pays Carole Baskin to promote social distancing in #PrincetonPromise video

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Baskin did not recall how much she was paid for the #PrincetonPromise video appearance, but speculated to the ‘Prince’ that her fee was around $299. According to Baskin, she will donate the money to “legislative issues” in support of her big-cat activism work.

Baskin did not recall how much she was paid for the #PrincetonPromise video appearance, but speculated to the ‘Prince’ that her fee was around $299. According to Baskin, she will donate the money to “legislative issues” in support of her big-cat activism work.

NEWS | 10/06/2020

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RISE program holds symposium focusing on students’ racial justice efforts

RISE program holds symposium focusing on students’ racial justice efforts

Alejandro Ortiz

The RISE program consisted of $1,500 grants awarded to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate University students to conduct projects related to racial justice in collaboration with partners, both on campus and in other communities.

The RISE program consisted of $1,500 grants awarded to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate University students to conduct projects related to racial justice in collaboration with partners, both on campus and in other communities.

NEWS | 10/04/2020

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U. suspends study abroad for spring 2021

U. suspends study abroad for spring 2021

Zachary Shevin

“Our office will continue to closely monitor the international landscape and hope conditions will be such that some of our semester study abroad programs may resume in the 2021-22 academic year,” Study Abroad Program Director Gisella Gisolo wrote to students. 

“Our office will continue to closely monitor the international landscape and hope conditions will be such that some of our semester study abroad programs may resume in the 2021-22 academic year,”  Study Abroad Program Director Gisella Gisolo wrote to students. 

NEWS | 10/01/2020

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Rep. Watson Coleman, 90 college presidents condemn DOE investigation, as community weighs in

Rep. Watson Coleman, 90 college presidents condemn DOE investigation, as community weighs in

Ashley Fan

On Sept. 22, U.S. House Representative of New Jersey Bonnie Watson Coleman released a statement condemning the Department of Education’s investigation into the University’s remarks of “admitted racism.” Her comments come as University students and college administrators across the nation weigh in on the investigation.

On Sept. 22, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-N.J.-12] released a statement condemning the Department of Education’s (DOE) investigation into the University’s remarks of “admitted racism.” Her comments come as university students and college administrators across the nation weigh in on the investigation.

NEWS | 09/30/2020

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U. issues $500M in bonds to help finance campus expansion

U. issues $500M in bonds to help finance campus expansion

Walker Stamps

To help finance its 10-year Capital Plan, the University raised $500 million in bonds in June 2020.

To help finance it's 10-year Capital Plan, the University raised $500 million in bonds in June 2020. Purchasers of these types of bonds generally include large institutionalized asset managers, insurance companies, and a significant minority consists of international buyers, according to Vice President for Finance and Treasurer of the University Jim Matteo.

NEWS | 09/23/2020

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U. admin talks anti-racism, COVID-19 at first fall CPUC meeting

U. admin talks anti-racism, COVID-19 at first fall CPUC meeting

Nick Shashkini

According to Provost Deborah Prentice, 30 University teams continue to plan and implement new strategies for the academic semester. 

According to Provost Deborah Prentice, 30 University teams continue to plan and implement new strategies for the academic semester, ranging from online teaching innovations and research continuity to community support and campus operations. 

NEWS | 09/22/2020

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Jones ’93, Feliciano ’94 make U. history with $20M donation

Jones ’93, Feliciano ’94 make U. history with $20M donation

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

For Jones and Feliciano, their gift is about making clear to students and alumni that “Princeton is a place for all of us.”

For Jones and Feliciano, the gift was sparked by a change they saw in the University’s culture of inclusivity. “As we saw the University embrace the whole alumni body, we felt more enthused and excited about reciprocating,” Feliciano explained.

NEWS | 09/21/2020

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U. issues ‘All Clear’ following bomb threat on Nassau Hall, Firestone Library, Chapel, and Art Museum

U. issues ‘All Clear’ following bomb threat on Nassau Hall, Firestone Library, Chapel, and Art Museum

Zachary Shevin

The Department of Public Safety issued evacuation orders this morning after a bomb threat was received for Firestone Library, the University Art Museum, the University Chapel, and Nassau Hall.

The Department of Public Safety issued evacuation orders this morning after a bomb threat was received for Firestone Library, the University Art Museum, the University Chapel, and Nassau Hall.

NEWS | 09/19/2020

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Department of Education to investigate University following Eisgruber’s letter on racism

Department of Education to investigate University following Eisgruber’s letter on racism

Bharvi Chavre

In a message to Eisgruber on Wednesday, Assistant Secretary in the Office of Postsecondary Education Robert King wrote that the University president “admitted Princeton’s educational program is and for decades has been racist” in his early-September message — prompting concerns that the University has been violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act for decades. 

In a message to Eisgruber on Wednesday, Assistant Secretary in the Office of Postsecondary Education Robert King wrote that the University president “admitted Princeton’s educational program is and for decades has been racist” in his early-September message — prompting concerns that the University has been violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act for decades. 

NEWS | 09/17/2020

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U. ranked No. 1 American university by U.S. News for 10th consecutive year

U. ranked No. 1 American university by U.S. News for 10th consecutive year

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

While maintaining the title of “Best National University,“ the University lost its top spot in rankings of “Best Undergraduate Teaching” and “Best Value Schools.”

While maintaining the title of “Best National University,“ the University lost its top spot in rankings of “Best Undergraduate Teaching” and “Best Value Schools.”

NEWS | 09/14/2020

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President Eisgruber releases initial priorities for response to systemic racism, student activists call for more specifics

President Eisgruber releases initial priorities for response to systemic racism, student activists call for more specifics

Omar Farah

University priorities include the diversification of faculty and staff, new anti-racist training, and increasing access to educational resources for marginalized communities. 

University priorities include the diversification of faculty and staff, new anti-racist training, and the increasing access to educational resources for marginalized communities. 

NEWS | 09/03/2020

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Four of 4,477 tests come back positive in U.’s first week of asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

Four of 4,477 tests come back positive in U.’s first week of asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

Zachary Shevin

The University is requiring all community members physically on campus for at least eight hours weekly to participate on-campus testing, which currently takes place at the University stadium concourse near Powers Field.

The University is requiring all community members physically on campus for at least eight hours weekly to participate on-campus testing, which takes place at the University Stadium Concourse near Powers Field.

NEWS | 09/03/2020

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SPEAR calls for divestment from Prison Industrial Complex, transparency from PRINCO

SPEAR calls for divestment from Prison Industrial Complex, transparency from PRINCO

Anne Wen

Over 550 students and alumni are calling on the University to “immediately and unequivocally” divest from the prison system and publicly disclose endowment holdings.  

Over 550 students and alumni are calling on the University to “immediately and unequivocally” divest from the prison system and publicly disclose endowment holdings.  

NEWS | 08/20/2020

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Black Leadership Coalition compiles anonymous BIPOC experiences in report to administrators

Black Leadership Coalition compiles anonymous BIPOC experiences in report to administrators

Omar Farah

On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.

On Monday, members of the Black Leadership Coalition (BLC) sent a “Climate Report” to the University Cabinet, detailing close to 100 anonymous accounts of racism from University students.

NEWS | 08/20/2020

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Princeton middle school removes John Witherspoon’s name

Princeton middle school removes John Witherspoon’s name

Marissa Michaels

On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

NEWS | 08/17/2020

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