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ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

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ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

In a hearing held today, the Government agreed to rescind the Directive “on a nationwide basis” and return to previous COVID-19 guidence that allows students taking online courses to reside in the U.S. on F-1 visas “for the duration of the emergency.”

July 14

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Chris Eisgruber '83, Maria De La Cruz Perales Sanchez '18, and Brad Smith '81 speak to reporters outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

This ruling is not the end of the battle for DACA. The Opinion noted that it is within the power of DHS to end DACA but that the method by which they did so was illegal.

June 18

The STEM School shooting, one year later: a reflection

Rooya Rahin

On May 7, two students went into our high school, STEM School Highlands Ranch, and opened fire at our peers, killing one student, Kendrick Castillo. On May 7, our entire world shattered in mere moments.

May 7

U. to amend sexual misconduct policy after DeVos releases new Title IX regulations

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaking at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference
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U. to amend sexual misconduct policy after DeVos releases new Title IX regulations

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

The amended rules will require live hearings during which students accused of sexual assault will be able to cross-examine their accusers.

May 6

U. to conduct Title IX investigations remotely, despite COVID-19

McCosh Health Center houses University Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CPS) as well as the Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources (SHARE) office.
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U. to conduct Title IX investigations remotely, despite COVID-19

Rooya Rahin

“Even before the COVID-19 situation, we have had the ability to conduct Title IX investigations remotely using video technology such as Zoom,” Hotchkiss wrote.

April 14

U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

The Murray Dodge Cafe 
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U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

Rooya Rahin

According to the new policy, students who receive need-based financial aid, have already worked durinb the Spring 2020 term, and will not be working at the University, either in person or remotely, through the end of the term are eligible to be paid normal wages.

March 22

Reunions cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Reunions cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rooya Rahin

The University has canceled 2020 Reunions amid COVID-19 concerns. No decisions has been made regarding Commencement and other end of year celebrations for the class of 2020.

March 20

Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

McCosh Health Center.
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Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Rooya Rahin

On Sunday, a third University staff member tested positive for COVID-19, according to an exclusive statement to The Daily Princetonian from University Deputy Spokesperson Mike Hotchkiss.

March 15

First coronavirus-related death in New Jersey announced by Gov. Murphy

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First coronavirus-related death in New Jersey announced by Gov. Murphy

Rooya Rahin

On Tuesday, March 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver released a joint statement, announcing a man in his 60s from Bergen County as New Jersey’s first COVID-19 fatality.

March 11

PLAS hosts discussion on Latin American politics, protests

Graduate students discuss the state of Latin American politics at the “Latin America Today: Upheavals and Repression, Part II” series.
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PLAS hosts discussion on Latin American politics, protests

Rooya Rahin

During a roundtable discussion hosted by the Program in Latin American Studies, panelists discussed protests in Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

February 24

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ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

Supreme Court rules in favor of U., temporarily protects status of DACA recipients

The STEM School shooting, one year later: a reflection

The STEM School shooting, one year later: a reflection

U. to amend sexual misconduct policy after DeVos releases new Title IX regulations

U. to amend sexual misconduct policy after DeVos releases new Title IX regulations

U. to conduct Title IX investigations remotely, despite COVID-19

U. to conduct Title IX investigations remotely, despite COVID-19

U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

U. to compensate student workers for lost hours

Reunions cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Reunions cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

Third U. staff member presumed positive for COVID-19, three new presumed positive cases in town

First coronavirus-related death in New Jersey announced by Gov. Murphy

First coronavirus-related death in New Jersey announced by Gov. Murphy

PLAS hosts discussion on Latin American politics, protests

PLAS hosts discussion on Latin American politics, protests

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