U. Affairs

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

Marissa Michaels

“We call upon the University to amplify its commitment to Black people and all people of color on this campus as central to its mission, and to become, for the first time in its history, an anti-racist institution,” the faculty letter reads.

NEWS | July 7

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SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

Omar Farah

In response to longstanding demands made by graduate students, SPIA will add a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” course requirement.

NEWS | July 7

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First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Claire Silberman

Some other students “doing wet-lab work” or other research that requires being on campus will also be allowed to return, Dean of the College Jill Dolan said in an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | July 6

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Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Zachary Shevin

The University’s decision on fall undergraduate instruction will not come this week. In a statement to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Ben Chang indicated that the announcement will be made the week of July 6.

NEWS | July 1

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U. to announce decision on fall undergraduate teaching on July 2, says email to First College class of 2024

U. to announce decision on fall undergraduate teaching on July 2, says email to First College class of 2024

Sam Kagan

The message further notes that “more details about orientation and the fall term” will come “in early July.” 

NEWS | June 29

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U. renames Woodrow Wilson School and Wilson College

U. renames Woodrow Wilson School and Wilson College

Zachary Shevin, Evelyn Doskoch, and Sam Kagan

Wilson College will become “First College” and the Woodrow Wilson School will be renamed “The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.”

NEWS | June 27

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‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

‘Tired of committees’: Students demand re-naming of Wilson School, reparations, and anti-racist curriculum

Albert Jiang and Zachary Shevin

“The University heard these demands before,” said one petition signatory. “It’s all about applying pressure at this point.”

NEWS | June 27

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Allegation of sexual abuse that led to U. Catholic Chaplain Father Gabriel Zeis’s resignation found ‘not credible’

Allegation of sexual abuse that led to U. Catholic Chaplain Father Gabriel Zeis’s resignation found ‘not credible’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

When asked whether Fr. Zeis will return to campus to resume his past position, Monseigneur Thomas Mullelly told the ‘Prince’ a different priest had been appointed in Fr. Zeis’s former role.

NEWS | June 23

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President Eisgruber asks senior leaders to explore how U. can fight racism, prepare reports by Aug. 21

President Eisgruber asks senior leaders to explore how U. can fight racism, prepare reports by Aug. 21

Zachary Shevin

“We have convened several task forces during the past decade to study issues of diversity and inclusion at Princeton University and made progress by implementing changes they recommended,“ President Eisgruber wrote to Cabinet members. “We have not, however, focused on eliminating racism. That is the charge I give to you now.”

NEWS | June 22

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Colleges and universities across N.J. are releasing plans for the fall. Here’s what they’ve said.

Colleges and universities across N.J. are releasing plans for the fall. Here’s what they’ve said.

Sam Kagan

Our interactive graphic explores and compares different announced reopening plans across the state.

NEWS | June 21

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U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

U. no longer pursuing extension of qualified immunity to PSAFE officers

Zachary Shevin

“The University is not pursuing the issue of immunity,” a spokesperson told the ‘Prince.’ Instead, it “will focus on the principles and initiatives outlined by the governor and attorney general” in a June 2 announcement.

NEWS | June 5

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Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Divest Princeton hosts panel titled ‘Cornell, Brown, and UC Have Done It: Why Can’t We?’

Rachel Sturley

Divest Princeton’s Ryan Warsing said that action is “particularly impactful” now, because the CPUC Resources Committee is currently deliberating on the group’s proposal.

NEWS | May 30

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Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Jackson Artis ’20 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Zachary Shevin

Artis said he is “eager to talk about how the world is moving right now.”

NEWS | May 29

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Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Dolan, Calhoun talk possible summer session, using ‘own lab’ for COVID-19 testing at USG Q&A

Evelyn Doskoch

Dolan and Calhoun answered student questions about Fall 2020, acknowledging that most policies will rest upon President Eisgruber’s July decision on whether to return to campus.

NEWS | May 27

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UHS appoints Melissa Marks ’86 as new director of medical services

UHS appoints Melissa Marks ’86 as new director of medical services

Marissa Michaels

Marks will enter her new role on June 8, after working for more than 17 years at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC).

NEWS | May 25

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Sociology department suspends graduate school admissions in response to COVID-19

Sociology department suspends graduate school admissions in response to COVID-19

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

The move was made to prioritize “those who have already matriculated in the department,” according to an announcement.

NEWS | May 22

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Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Q&A with Nicholas Johnson ’20, U.’s first black valedictorian

Paige Allen

Johnson shared his reflections on being named valedictorian, responding to challenging situations, and growing as an undergraduate. 

NEWS | May 14

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U. announces Spirit of Princeton Award recipients

U. announces Spirit of Princeton Award recipients

Zachary Shevin and Edward Tian

Kelton Chastulik ’21 is the first junior to receive this recognition since 2017.

NEWS | May 8

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Elizabeth Armstrong GS ’93 named head of Butler College

Elizabeth Armstrong GS ’93 named head of Butler College

Naomi Hess

“[Armstrong’s] important contributions as a teacher, a faculty adviser, a scholar and a University citizen make her an exceptional choice to succeed Nicole Shelton as the faculty head of Butler,” said Dean of the College Jill Dolan in the announcement. 

NEWS | May 7

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U. admits 1.4 percent of transfer applicants

U. admits 1.4 percent of transfer applicants

Zachary Shevin

Despite 97 fewer applicants applying compared to 2019, the transfer student acceptance rate of 1.4 percent is still nearly four times smaller than the 5.5 percent acceptance rate for the Class of 2024.

NEWS | May 6

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