U. Affairs

Eisgruber, administrators talk free speech, DOE investigation, and Indigenous representation at town hall

Eisgruber, administrators talk free speech, DOE investigation, and Indigenous representation at town hall

Omar Farah

The event began with discussion of the Department of Education’s (DOE) civil rights investigation into the University.

The night began with discussion of the Department of Education (DOE)'s civil rights investigation into the University. One student, inquiring about the ongoing probe, asked whether there were indeed allegations of racism at Princeton and whether they are complying with the investigation in a manner that protects student privacy.

NEWS | October 27

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Public Safety convenes advisory committee as part of University-wide call to address systemic racism

Public Safety convenes advisory committee as part of University-wide call to address systemic racism

Katherine Dailey

The Public Safety Community Advisory Committee is chaired by Dean for Diversity and Inclusion LaTanya Buck and Professor of Anthropology Laurence Ralph.

The Public Safety Community Advisory Committee is chaired by Dean for Diversity and Inclusion LaTanya Buck and Professor of Anthropology Laurence Ralph, who researches police violence against Black and brown people. It consists of three faculty members, three graduate students, three undergraduate students, three administrators, and three staff from PSAFE.

NEWS | October 25

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Over 250 Princeton parents call for spring reopening

Over 250 Princeton parents call for spring reopening

Evan Zhou

With a decision regarding the spring semester expected in the first week of December, over 250 parents of University students are petitioning administrators to invite the entire student body back to campus.

With a decision regarding the spring semester expected in the first week of December, over 250 parents of University students are petitioning administrators to invite the entire student body back to campus.

NEWS | October 21

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U. employees promote health, safety guidelines as part of Campus Advocate Program

U. employees promote health, safety guidelines as part of Campus Advocate Program

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Under the new program, about 100 employees from Campus Dining, Building Services, and Performing Arts Services will now “educate faculty, staff and students about the University’s health and safety guidelines.”

Under the new program, about 100 employees from Campus Dining, Building Services, and Performing Arts Services will now “educate faculty, staff and students about the University’s health and safety guidelines.”

NEWS | October 20

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Nearly 4,500 students, faculty, and staff vaccinated at annual FluFest

Nearly 4,500 students, faculty, and staff vaccinated at annual FluFest

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

All students living on campus or allowed to visit for ROTC or research purposes were required to receive a flu vaccination. Among those vaccinated, 402 were undergraduates, 1,519 were graduate students, 1,856 were staff, and 497 were faculty.

All students living on campus or allowed to visit for ROTC or research purposes were required to receive a flu vaccination. Among those vaccinated, 402 were undergraduates, 1,519 were graduate students, 1,856 were staff, and 497 were faculty.

NEWS | October 19

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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 | October 19

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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 | October 16

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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 | October 14

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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 Andrew 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 | October 13

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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 | October 8

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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 | October 6

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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 | October 4

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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 | October 1

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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 | September 30

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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 | September 23

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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 | September 22

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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 | September 21

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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 | September 19

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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 | September 17

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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 | September 14

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