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Dean of Faculty talks administrative bloat, faculty diversity, and hiring in sit-down interview

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett ’97 to discuss diversity and inclusion initiatives, undergraduate expansion, and administrative bloat, as his second academic year in the position comes to an end. 

The ‘Prince’ sat down with Dean of the Faculty Gene Jarrett ’97 to discuss diversity and inclusion initiatives, undergraduate expansion, and administrative bloat, as his second academic year in the position comes to an end. 

NEWS | May 8

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Faculty approve climate science minor, mostly humanities departmental minors

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

University faculty approved all eight minors up for consideration, including two new minors in Climate Science and Philosophy, on April 24. Of the six brand new minor programs approved so far, most are pared-down versions of existing majors, opening the door for students to deeply explore areas of studies without declaring.  

NEWS | May 5

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Witherspoon statue, fossil fuel disassociation, CPS funding key topics in substantial CPUC meeting

Questions about mental health funding were discussed and administrators suggested increases in funding may be in the works. Committee members expressed openness to further discussions about disassociation from fossil fuels, and committee members decried the politicization of the debate over the John Witherspoon statue.

Questions about mental health funding were discussed and administrators suggested increases in funding may be in the works. Committee members expressed openness to further discussions about disassociation from fossil fuels, and committee members decried the politicization of the debate over the John Witherspoon statue.

NEWS | May 3

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A decade later: a split legacy for Eisgruber

The Daily Princetonian looks back at President Eisgruber’s tenure, a time marked by significant administrative success and a generally reserved relationship with the student body.

The Daily Princetonian looks back at President Eisgruber’s tenure, a time marked by significant administrative success and a generally reserved relationship with the student body.

NEWS | May 2

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TigerHub crashes for Class of 2026, University denies class size was a factor

TigerHub crashed for many students on the morning of course enrollment for the class of 2026, causing a number of rising sophomores to miss out on introductory and prerequisite classes. According to University Spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi, these issues were caused by a “technical problem” rather than Class of 2026’s larger size.

TigerHub crashed for many students on the morning of course enrollment for the class of 2026, causing a number of rising sophomores to miss out on introductory and prerequisite classes. According to University Spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi, these issues were caused by a “technical problem” rather than Class of 2026’s larger size.

NEWS | April 21

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The first-ever Latinx Shabbat dinner was held in the Center for Jewish Life

Dining hall workers in the Center for Jewish Life sweat after construction-related AC shutdown

The CJL has experienced warmer conditions recently, with staff working in temperatures reaching the high 80s. According to students, portable air conditioning units and fans supplied by the University have been helpful. 

The CJL has experienced warmer conditions recently, with staff working in temperatures reaching the high 80s. According to students, portable air conditioning units and fans supplied by the University have been helpful. 

NEWS | 04/17/2023

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USG selects college circuit regular Waka Flocka Flame for Lawnparties headliner

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

Waka Flocka Flame, an American rapper known for his 2010 hit “No Hands,” will headline Spring 2023 Lawnparties. The singer has frequently performed on college campuses, including during the Fall 2018 Lawnparties at Princeton.

NEWS | 04/13/2023

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Artifacts valued at over $200K seized from University Art Museum

A search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says that the art seized from the Museum was stolen. Six of the 11 artifacts were loaned from Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for smuggling art. 

A search warrant filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says that the art seized from the Museum was stolen. Six of the 11 artifacts were loaned from Edoardo Almagià ’73, who is currently being investigated for smuggling art. 

NEWS | 04/07/2023

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Administrators cite accessibility successes, Hobson to better serve neurodivergent students

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University Architect Ron McCoy and Director of Accessibility Michael Barnes to discuss how the University plans for building accessibility.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University Architect Ron McCoy and Director of Accessibility Michael Barnes to discuss how the University plans for building accessibility.

NEWS | 04/06/2023

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University opts for familiar face in announcing Terri Sewell ’86 as 2023 Class Day Speaker

The University announced that U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will speak at the 2023 Class Day ceremony. Sewell is currently representing Alabama’s 7th congressional district in Congress. 

The University announced that U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will speak at the 2023 Class Day ceremony. Sewell is currently representing Alabama’s 7th congressional district in Congress. 

NEWS | 03/27/2023

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Inaugural Director of Campus Accessibility Michael Barnes looks back on his first year

Michael Barnes, the University’s first-ever Director of Campus Accessibility, looks back on his first year in the position amidst ongoing challenges to campus accessibility due to construction.

Michael Barnes, the University’s first-ever Director of Campus Accessibility, looks back on his first year in the position amidst ongoing challenges to campus accessibility due to construction.

NEWS | 03/23/2023

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‘The best decision I’ve made’: Students, faculty reflect on the first full cycle of ASL classes

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

This semester marks the first time that students have been able to fulfill the University’s language requirement using the American Sign Language (ASL) sequence. The Daily Princetonian sat down with students and professors to hear about their experiences taking and teaching ASL classes. 

NEWS | 03/23/2023

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University announces security cameras on exterior dorm entryways, installation to begin this month

“According to a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty on March 8, additional security cameras will be installed “at all exterior doorways in undergraduate residential college buildings and dorms,” in accordance with recommendations from the Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management (ESRM) committee.”

“According to a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty on March 8, additional security cameras will be installed “at all exterior doorways in undergraduate residential college buildings and dorms,” in accordance with recommendations from the Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management (ESRM) committee.”

NEWS | 03/08/2023

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Princeton's transfer program establishes itself — and expands

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

NEWS | 03/02/2023

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Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse.

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse. 

NEWS | 02/20/2023

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New USG treasurer promises more money spent on students in next year

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

At its Feb.13 meeting, the USG approved a $290,000 budget and Treasurer Walker Penfield ’25 explained that he plans to tap into additional reserve funds. The USG also approved the Ad Hoc Committees on Student Disciplinary Processes and Data Analysis.

NEWS | 02/13/2023