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Prof. Ruha Benjamin awarded MacArthur grant amid protest investigation

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Prof. Ruha Benjamin awarded MacArthur grant amid protest investigation

Annie Rupertus
| NEWS | 4 days ago

African American Studies professor Ruha Benjamin has been awarded a MacArthur “genius grant,” the University announced Tuesday, Oct. 1. Later that day, Benjamin shared on X an exchange with University Communications revealing that the University opened an investigation into her involvement in the Clio Hall occupation in April. The MacArthur Fellowship, which is awarded to 22 scholars, writers, and artists each year, comes with an $800,000 award disbursed over a five-year period.

African American Studies professor Ruha Benjamin has been awarded a MacArthur “genius grant,” the University announced Tuesday, Oct. 1. Later that day, Benjamin shared on X an exchange with University Communications revealing that the University opened an investigation into her involvement in the Clio Hall occupation in April. The MacArthur Fellowship, which is awarded to 22 scholars, writers, and artists each year, comes with an $800,000 award disbursed over a five-year period.

Admin. tightens protest regulations as students return to campus

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Admin. tightens protest regulations as students return to campus

Annie Rupertus
| NEWS | September 1

Following a spring marked by sustained campus protest, Princeton has updated its free speech guidelines ahead of the fall semester. The amended policies further restrict the locations where protests can be held, as well as the types of protest that are permissible on campus.

Following a spring marked by sustained campus protest, Princeton has updated its free speech guidelines ahead of the fall semester. The amended policies further restrict the locations where protests can be held, as well as the types of protest that are permissible on campus.

‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

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‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus
| NEWS | August 4

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

University to hold the degrees of two seniors present at Eisgruber’s Reunions talk

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University to hold the degrees of two seniors present at Eisgruber’s Reunions talk

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus
| NEWS | May 28

Two seniors will not receive their degrees on Tuesday pending a disciplinary investigation into their involvement at a May 25 protest during an address by President Eisgruber. One of the seniors alleges that the two of them were not involved in the protest inside Richardson auditorium and opted to exit the room as the protest escalated.

Two seniors will not receive their degrees on Tuesday pending a disciplinary investigation into their involvement at a May 25 protest during an address by President Eisgruber. One of the seniors alleges that the two of them were not involved in the protest inside Richardson auditorium and opted to exit the room as the protest escalated.

Eisgruber says protesters must clear encampment, divestment to be formally considered

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Eisgruber says protesters must clear encampment, divestment to be formally considered

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus
| NEWS | May 13

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

In a campus message, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 announced that protesters must clear Cannon Green, but gave no specific deadline. He also announced that the CPUC’s Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday to formally consider divestment from Israel.

‘Black Princeton’ group chat deleted following viral leak

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‘Black Princeton’ group chat deleted following viral leak

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus
| NEWS | May 2

Abigail Anthony ’23, a reporter for the conservative news outlet, The National Review, posted screenshots of messages from the “Black Princeton” GroupMe chat on X. Hours later, the group chat — once a virtual hub for Princeton’s Black community — was deleted.

Abigail Anthony ’23, a reporter for the conservative news outlet, The National Review, posted screenshots of messages from the “Black Princeton” GroupMe chat on X. Hours later, the group chat — once a virtual hub for Princeton’s Black community — was deleted.

USG releases statement on free speech, does not explicitly condemn student arrests following botched Senate vote

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USG releases statement on free speech, does not explicitly condemn student arrests following botched Senate vote

Christopher Bao, Elisabeth Stewart, and Annie Rupertus
| NEWS | April 29

Following a rushed special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate published a statement around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29 calling on the University to “publicly reaffirm the right to speak and peaceably assemble” and “commit to suspending neither student groups nor individuals without meaningful due process.”

Following a rushed special meeting on Sunday, April 28, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate published a statement around 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29 calling on the University to “publicly reaffirm the right to speak and peaceably assemble” and “commit to suspending neither student groups nor individuals without meaningful due process.”

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

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‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ launches at Princeton, students arrested

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel
| NEWS | April 25

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

Princeton students erected a tent encampment in McCosh Courtyard early Thursday morning, joining a wave of pro-Palestinian sit-ins across the country. Princeton Public Safety has issued its first warning to protesters, and at least two student arrests has been made.

Protest supporting Columbia’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ circles Cannon Green on Declaration Day

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Protest supporting Columbia’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ circles Cannon Green on Declaration Day

Annie Rupertus and Miriam Waldvogel
| NEWS | April 21

The protest follows the arrest and suspension of over 100 students involved in the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Columbia University.

The protest follows the arrest and suspension of over 100 students involved in the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Columbia University.

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