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3 Princeton DEI staff members resign, alleging lack of support

Three Princeton staff members who were hired to conduct work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have resigned within the past 15 months and allege a lack of support from the University, an investigation by the ‘Prince’ has found.

Three Princeton staff members who were hired to conduct work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion have resigned within the past 15 months and allege a lack of support from the University, an investigation by the ‘Prince’ has found.

NEWS | December 21

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University admits SCEA applicants, again refrains from releasing admissions statistics

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

The announcement comes following the University’s decision last spring to refrain from releasing applicant or accepted applicant statistics from the Class of 2026 and beyond. 

NEWS | December 18

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Last CPUC meeting of 2022 previews annual DEI report

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

The Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC) met on Monday to discuss updates to campus sustainability, the DEI report, sexual climate, and the Middle States Accreditation. 

NEWS | December 13

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Princeton Theological Seminary community reflects on historic appointment of first Black president

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

“He understands, in a way that's really transformative, the role and place of theological education in our current moment,” Professor Eddie S. Glaude said of Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton's appointment as President of the Princeton Theological Seminary. 

NEWS | December 7

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‘It's life changing’: QuestBridge students match with Princeton

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

“I was so overwhelmed when I received my acceptance, I practically ran down the halls to tell all my teachers,” said Peyton McLaughlin ’27, a first-generation student from Philadelphia, Pa., who matched with Princeton through QuestBridge.

NEWS | December 6

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ACLU, SPIA host panel on clemency

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

A recent lecture held by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) hosted Oregon Governor Kate Brown and prison reform advocate Michael Thompson; both were awarded the ACLU’s first ever Lewis Conway Jr. Leadership in Clemency Award for their work.

NEWS | December 6

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Activist George M. Johnson discusses book, queer identity in World AIDS Day talk

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

George M. Johnson, author of “All Boys Aren't Blue,“ a New York Times bestseller, discussed growing up queer and Black, living with HIV, and vulnerability in the writing process at a World AIDS Day lecture on campus.

NEWS | December 4

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Investigation into Misrach Ewunetie ’24's death continues

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

According to an email from the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office on Nov. 30, autopsy reports and ancillary studies in Ewunetie’s case are estimated to take 12–16 weeks.

NEWS | December 2

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Alumni in Congress discuss importance of bipartisanship at SPIA

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi ’95 (D-Ill.) and Congressman Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) spoke at a recent event on the importance of bipartisanship in government, highlighting a 2018 education bill which they co-sponsored. 

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi ’95 (D-Ill.) and Congressman Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) spoke at a recent event on the importance of bipartisanship in government, highlighting a 2018 education bill which they co-sponsored. 

NEWS | November 30

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Students discuss heightened surveillance in feedback session with administrators

Students discussed a University proposal to increase security cameras on campus at a feedback session with public safety administrators held on Nov. 21 over Zoom. Some students expressed support for the measure, citing student safety, while others raised concerns about privacy. 

Students discussed a University proposal to increase security cameras on campus at a feedback session with public safety administrators held on Nov. 21 over Zoom. Some students expressed support for the measure, citing student safety, while others raised concerns about privacy. 

NEWS | November 28

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Princeton deploys first electric bus, plans to add more

The University will introduce a fleet of all-electric buses into service this week, as a part of the University’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046. According to the director of the University’s Transportation and Parking Services, the new buses will be less noisy and offer a smoother ride than those currently in use.

The University will introduce a fleet of all-electric buses into service this week, as a part of the University’s goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046. According to the director of the University’s Transportation and Parking Services, the new buses will be less noisy and offer a smoother ride than those currently in use.

NEWS | November 27

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Computer Science chair Jennifer Rexford ’91 to serve as next provost

Rexford will assume the post in March 2023, following current Provost Deborah Prentice’s departure to serve as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge.  

Rexford will assume the post in March 2023, following current Provost Deborah Prentice’s departure to serve as the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cambridge.  

NEWS | November 22

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Administrators, faculty discuss future of affirmative action at Princeton

With regard to the University’s plans in the wake of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could outlaw race-conscious admissions, Eisgruber said in a recent interview with the ‘Prince’ that “we will do our best to be creative within the limits of the law. But we can’t pretend that it’s going to be easy.”

With regard to the University’s plans in the wake of a potential Supreme Court ruling that could outlaw race-conscious admissions, Eisgruber said in a recent interview with the ‘Prince’ that “we will do our best to be creative within the limits of the law. But we can’t pretend that it’s going to be easy.”

NEWS | November 17

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University Title IX Administrator Regan Crotty ’00 to depart position

Regan Crotty, who has served as the University’s Title IX administrator since 2014, is leaving her position this month. Crotty will be replaced in the interim by Randy K. Hubert, who previously served as a University Investigator. 

Regan Crotty, who has served as the University’s Title IX administrator since 2014, is leaving her position this month. Crotty will be replaced in the interim by Randy K. Hubert, who previously served as University investigator. 

NEWS | November 17

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Eisgruber speaks on mental health, role of activism, faculty diversity

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responds to questions on the student mental health crisis, the role activism played in fossil fuel dissociation, public service among University alumni, and Nassau Hall’s goals of increasing faculty diversity.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responds to questions on the student mental health crisis, the role activism played in fossil fuel dissociation, public service among University alumni, and Nassau Hall’s goals of increasing faculty diversity.

NEWS | November 15

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CPUC Committee considers proposal on removing Witherspoon Statue

This announcement comes after a petition for the removal of the Witherspoon statue was sent out to students and faculty during the summer and was discussed with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 during the start of the fall, who referred the group to the CPUC Committee on Naming.

This announcement comes after a petition for the removal of the Witherspoon statue was sent out to students and faculty during the summer and was discussed with University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 during the start of the fall, who referred the group to the CPUC Committee on Naming.

NEWS | November 15

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CPUC discusses dissociation, institutional neutrality, campus grief

The Committee also spoke about facility staffs’ grievances, the new Learning and Education through Service (LENS) program, and updates on the minors program and Wintersession. 

The Committee also spoke about facility staffs’ grievances, the new Learning and Education through Service (LENS) program, and updates on the minors program and Wintersession.

NEWS | November 15

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Peer Representatives now formalized as advocates for students facing Committee on Discipline

This spring, peer representatives were trained to be able to attend hearings before the Committee on Discipline. Formerly, the Peer Representatives, a student group that provides advice and support to students accused of academic integrity violations, was only authorized to work with the Honor Committee.

This spring, peer representatives were trained to be able to attend hearings before the Committee on Discipline. Formerly, the Peer Representatives, a student group that provides advice and support to students accused of academic integrity violations, was only authorized to work with the Honor Committee.

NEWS | November 15