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All students but those meeting specific criteria must return home for rest of semester, U. says

All students but those meeting specific criteria must return home for rest of semester, U. says

Albert Jiang, Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Caitlin Limestahl

Classes will move online for the rest of the semester. Students who do not meet specific criteria will lose prox access by March 19.

NEWS | 03/11/2020

Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

Two U. staff members in self-quarantine, GSS program affected

Albert Jiang

In two separate instances, one in-class and one in a Blackboard announcement, two faculty members canceled classes and claimed they received an order to self-isolate. Students in those classes have independently confirmed to The Daily Princetonian that these cancellations took place.

NEWS | 03/10/2020

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Courses going virtual, students encouraged to stay home after break

Linh Nguyen, Albert Jiang, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

At 9:02 a.m. Monday morning, University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 updated the University about next steps regarding COVID-19 preparations.

NEWS | 03/09/2020

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

U. confirms inadvertently-released COVID-19 information was ‘under development,’ not finalized

Zachary Shevin

“We have been developing a new website to keep the University community informed on policies, guidance, and best practices to ensure everyone’s health and safety during this evolving situation,” University Deputy Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in a 1:08 a.m. statement to the ‘Prince.’ “Policy information under development was inadvertently made viewable to the public,” he added. “We will share any and all new policies and guidance as soon as they are finalized.”

NEWS | 03/09/2020

Three seniors named finalists for Young Alumni Trustee position

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Three seniors named finalists for Young Alumni Trustee position

Zachary Shevin

Each spring, one member of the graduating class is elected to serve a four-year term on the University’s Board of Trustees — a position created in 1969. This year, 28 students vied for the position.

NEWS | 03/08/2020

Associate Dean Kate Stanton named McGraw Center director

Ergene Kim

“It is exciting, and it feels like this wonderful homecoming — the very place where I started my academic career,” Stanton said.

NEWS | 03/05/2020

Graduate students demonstrate as WWS faculty deliberate on diversity requirement

Graduate students demonstrate as WWS faculty deliberate on diversity requirement

Omar Farah

The program would require students to complete one half-term course related to diversity and inclusion from a list pre-authorized by administrators. The proposal takes inspiration from the newly announced Culture and Difference distribution requirement for undergraduate students, which will commence with the Class of 2024 this fall.

NEWS | 02/26/2020

Students petition to change logo of Center for International Security Studies

Sam Kagan

“We strongly believe that this abhorrent omission fosters a non-inclusive and isolating environment on campus that makes me and many others feel out of place,” the digital petition reads. “It is ironic that the Center for ‘International’ Security Studies cannot accurately represent the global world and omits over 700 million people’s homes from their logo.”

NEWS | 02/26/2020

Class of 2024 applicant pool second-largest in U. history

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Class of 2024 applicant pool second-largest in U. history

Zachary Shevin

The target class size for the Class of 2024 is 1,308 including transfer students, according to University Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss. 32,838 students have applied.

NEWS | 02/26/2020

ACLU’s Anthony Romero ’87 wins Woodrow Wilson Award, says prize's namesake would be ‘spinning in his grave’

ACLU’s Anthony Romero ’87 wins Woodrow Wilson Award, says prize's namesake would be ‘spinning in his grave’

Caitlin Limestahl

“There’s a good chance that Woodrow Wilson is right now spinning in his grave like an Olympic figure skater as an award in his name is bestowed on the executive director of an organization literally established to oppose a xenophobic, anti-immigrant, flagrantly unconstitutional Palmer Raids that he oversaw and engineered,” said Romero.

NEWS | 02/24/2020

Twenty-eight seniors run for Young Alumni Trustee

Zachary Shevin

According to Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, the average number of candidates since YAT began keeping statistics is 25. Last year, 30 students ran for the position, which Varghese eventually attained.

NEWS | 02/20/2020

U. holds security filings worth $30M in Uber, $821k in Beyond Meat, according to recent SEC filing

U. holds security filings worth $30M in Uber, $821k in Beyond Meat, according to recent SEC filing

Zachary Shevin

Specifically, this filing shows seven companies in which the University has holdings. The filing showed around $127.6M in University holdings, making up about 0.49 percent of the University’s $26.1B endowment

NEWS | 02/20/2020

Conceptual plan of East Campus proposes to tear down observatory, revamp campus parking

Conceptual plan of East Campus proposes to tear down observatory, revamp campus parking

James Anderson and Sophie Li

On Thursday, Jan. 9, University representatives presented to the Princeton Planning Board a conceptual plan for East Campus construction.

NEWS | 02/06/2020

Undergraduate Admissions Information Center opens at 36 University Place

Undergraduate Admissions Information Center opens at 36 University Place

Sam Kagan and Rachel Sturley

The space will provide a singular home for Orange Key Tour Guides and prospective undergraduate student information sessions. Administrators envisioned 36 University Place as a space to promote accessibility, inclusivity, and centralization.

NEWS | 02/05/2020

Announced U. block plan cheaper than current meal plans

Zachary Shevin

The University plans to eliminate all current “Block” meal plans for upperclass and graduate students and replace them with a more cost-effective option, the “Block 105” plan. In addition, the University will allow students with “Block” plans access to dining halls during fall and spring recess beginning next year.

NEWS | 02/05/2020

Eisgruber presents renovations to expand campus, increase efficiency in State of the University letter

Eisgruber presents renovations to expand campus, increase efficiency in State of the University letter

David Veldran

In his fourth annual letter to the University community, President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 discussed upcoming construction projects that will improve facilities and expand the undergraduate student body.

NEWS | 02/03/2020

U. offers early admission to 791 students for the Class of 2024

Allan Shen

The Office of Admission mailed letter notifications to student applicants on Dec. 12, and the admissions decisions can also be viewed by the applicants through online access starting at 7 p.m.

NEWS | 12/12/2019

U. graduate student discovers method to detect developmental disorders in embryos

Allie Mangel

On Dec. 2, graduate student Aleena Patel published a study detailing a new process to detect developmental disorders in embryos.

NEWS | 12/11/2019

CPUC discusses new ad hoc committee, sustainability, electric scooters

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CPUC discusses new ad hoc committee, sustainability, electric scooters

James Anderson

The presentation focused on measures in the Sustainability Action Plan directed towards land conservation and waste reduction. Several members addressed safety and accessibility concerns resulting from scooter use, alongside questions of the relative environmental impact of the various transportation systems on campus, but no resolution was reached.

NEWS | 12/10/2019

U. to present Romero ’87, Thorne GS ’65 with top alumni awards

U. to present Romero ’87, Thorne GS ’65 with top alumni awards

Caitlin Limestahl

The Woodrow Wilson Award is given to an alumnus or alumna of the undergraduate college who epitomizes the University’s motto, as coined by Woodrow Wilson, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service.” The James Madison Medal is awarded to an alum of the University graduate school who “has had a distinguished career, advanced the cause of graduate education or achieved a record of outstanding public service,” according to the Alumni Association website.

NEWS | 12/09/2019

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