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Princeton says kidnapped student was conducting research for ‘approved Ph.D. dissertation topic’

In a new statement, the University recognized for the first time that doctoral candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov’s research in Iraq, where she was kidnapped in March, was for her politics dissertation.

In a new statement, the University recognized for the first time that doctoral candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov's research in Iraq, where she was kidnapped in March, was for her politics dissertation.

Eisgruber boasts financial aid, transfer program at White House event on admissions policies

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 joined other university leaders at a White House event revealing a report advising American schools on maintaining diversity in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.

Increased ‘incomplete’ financial aid applications lead to delays

Over 200 undergraduates’ financial aid awards were delayed this academic year, with some awards still outstanding four weeks into the semester. The delays come in the first year of the University’s expanded aid policy, which covers all tuition and fees for most families making up to $100,000.

Over 200 undergraduates' financial aid awards were delayed this academic year, with some awards still outstanding four weeks into the semester. The delays come in the first year of the University’s expanded aid policy, which covers all tuition and fees for most families making up to $100,000.

Class of 2027 sees smaller class size, decelerating expansion to meet target

Following over-enrollment for the Class of 2026, enrollment numbers declined by nearly 10 percent for the Class of 2027.

Following overenrollment for the Class of 2026, enrollment numbers declined by nearly 10 percent for the Class of 2027.

Three takeaways from Monday's CPUC meeting

At the Sept. 18 CPUC meeting, the University presented updates on campus construction and committees looking into sexual climate and mental health issues.

At the Sept. 18 CPUC meeting, the University presented updates on campus construction and committees looking into sexual climate and mental health issues.

What to expect as the search for the next Dean of the College begins

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past. 

The Daily Princetonian explores what the selection process for replacing the dean of the college has looked like in the past.

Ten of 11 artifacts from University Art Museum set to be returned to Italy

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

Six of the items were loaned to PUAM by Edoardo Almagià ’73, a Rome-based art dealer who has been investigated on-and-off for smuggling activity over the past two decades.

Dean of College Dolan to step down at end of 2023–2024 academic year

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

Dolan will be taking a two-year sabbatical during which she will continue research and then retire from the faculty in 2026. Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead a search committee for Dolan’s successor, with hopes of filling the position by next summer.

Director of the Office of Sustainability leaves longtime role for UMich

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

Shana Weber is leaving her position as Director of Princeton’s Office of Sustainability after 17 years. She will be taking on a new position overseeing campus sustainability at the University of Michigan. In her absence, Ijeoma Nwagwu, the current Assistant Director, will take charge of the Office of Sustainability as interim director.

Sister of kidnapped grad student criticizes Princeton’s response in op-ed

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

The op-ed alleges that Elizabeth Tsurkovs advisors were aware of her travel to Iraq for dissertation research. In a statement to the Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote that “University Travel to Iraq is not permitted for students (graduate or undergraduate), and there are no exceptions.”

Princeton to change essay question, study further admissions changes for future years

The committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action, but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

The Committee is charged with examining not only the impact of the court’s decision on affirmative action but also how the pandemic and campus expansion have “affected the University’s achievement of its admission priorities.”

Media criticism of book on fall seminar syllabus echoed by Center for Jewish Life

On Monday, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf of the University’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) sent a letter to the CJL community expressing concern over the inclusion of the text and urging the NES Department to reconsider its use.

On Monday, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf of the University’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) sent a letter to the CJL community expressing concern over the inclusion of the text and urging the NES Department to reconsider its use.

Future of legacy at Princeton up in the air as Department of Education opens investigation

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

On July 19, Wesleyan University announced that it would be discontinuing legacy admissions, following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action last month. The Daily Princetonian looks at the policy and its future at Princeton.

Grad student kidnapped by Iraqi militia while conducting research for dissertation

Politics Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by an Iraqi militant group since March, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister.

Politics Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by an Iraqi militant group since March, according to a statement by the Israeli Prime Minister.

From Eisgruber, a commitment to diversity, but no hints as to Princeton admissions changes

In an email address sent to the University community, President Eisgruber affirmed Princeton’s commitment to diversity in light of today’s Supreme Court decision overhauling affirmative action. 

In an email address sent to the University community, President Eisgruber affirmed Princeton’s commitment to diversity in light of today’s Supreme Court decision overhauling affirmative action. 

Board of Trustees shrinks to 37 as six appointed to board, including Bush Chief of Staff

Only six trustees were elected to the Board, replacing eight, meaning that the size of the Board will shrink from 39 to 37.

Only six trustees were elected to the Board, replacing eight, meaning that the size of the Board will shrink from 39 to 37.

Researcher accuses Fung Global Fellows Program of pregnancy discrimination

Dr. Saskia Stucki says the University’s lack of accommodations for her pregnancy forced her to withdraw from the program’s 2023–2024 cohort.

Dr. Saskia Stucki says the University’s lack of accommodations for her pregnancy forced her to withdraw from the program’s 2023–2024 cohort.

Familiar campus expansion and diversity themes, no affirmative action details in President Eisgruber’s annual address

This was the first time he explicitly connected the modernist architecture of new campus buildings, which has been controversial on campus, to mental health.

This was the first time he explicitly connected the modernist architecture of new campus buildings, which has been controversial on campus, to mental health.

Former Dean Nancy Malkiel talks joining the faculty as first women were admitted in 1969

Nancy Weiss Malkiel sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss joining the faculty in 1969, when women were first admitted to the University, and her thoughts on the history of coeducation at Princeton.

Nancy Weiss Malkiel sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss joining the faculty in 1969, when women were first admitted to the University, and her thoughts on the history of coeducation at Princeton. 

Two former young alumni trustees defend the effectiveness of the role

The Daily Princetonian spoke to two former young alumni trustees about their experience serving on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

The Daily Princetonian spoke to two former young alumni trustees about their experience serving on the University’s Board of Trustees.