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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. 


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Amid Cabinet turnover, Yale’s Peter Schiffer named Dean for Research

The University named Peter Schiffer the new dean for research — a position that entails working “closely with the provost and other University leaders to develop and support Princeton’s dynamic research community.” Schiffer, a professor at Yale will succeed Pablo Debenedetti who has held the position for over a decade.

The University named Peter Schiffer the new dean for research — a position that entails working “closely with the provost and other University leaders to develop and support Princeton’s dynamic research community.” Schiffer, a professor at Yale will succeed Pablo Debenedetti, a professor in engineering and applied science who has held the position for over a decade.


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Princeton is adding security measures while students call for better lighting. It’s happened before.

Campus security measures have increased over the last few decades. After the University announced the upcoming installation of more cameras, The Daily Princetonian looked back on the years of debate over campus surveillance and safety.

Campus security measures have increased over the last few decades. After the University announced the upcoming installation of more cameras, The Daily Princetonian looked back on the years of debate over campus surveillance and safety.


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Remembering the ‘mother of the disability rights movement’: Judy Heumann’s legacy at Princeton and beyond

Lifelong disability rights advocate, Judy Heumann, passed away in early March. Known as the “mother of the disability rights movement,” Heumann rose to prominence as an activist in the 1970s.

Lifelong disability rights advocate, Judy Heumann, passed away in early March. Known as the “mother of the disability rights movement,” Heumann rose to prominence as an activist in the 1970s.


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University announces increased minimum salary for postdocs, postdocs say it’s not enough

Fifty postdoctoral researchers marched to Nassau Hall on Sunday, delivering a letter with demands for increased support from the University. The document, backed by 400 signatories, was issued in response to the University’s recent announcement to increase minimum salaries to $65,000 a year — a figure that fell short of the postdocs’ request in a petition from January.

Fifty postdoctoral researchers marched to Nassau Hall on Sunday, delivering a letter with demands for increased support from the University. The document, backed by 400 signatories, was issued in response to the University’s recent announcement to increase minimum salaries to $65,000 a year — a figure that fell short of postdocs’ request in a petition from January.


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The history behind ROTC that brought Gen. Mark Milley ’80 to Princeton

Following an interview with General Mark Milley ’80, a graduate of the University’s ROTC program, the ‘Prince’ examines the complex history of ROTC on campus. 

Following an interview with General Mark Milley ’80, a graduate of the University’s ROTC program, the ‘Prince’ examines the complex history of ROTC on campus. 


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‘Lighting the way’: Communities of Light event spreads awareness of sexual violence

This year, SHARE revived its participation in Communities of Light, an annual event held by Womanspace in December to raise awareness and show support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence. SHARE Peers placed luminaries along the sidewalks and walkways of eating clubs participating in the event, as well as outside Frist Campus Center. 

This year, SHARE revived its participation in Communities of Light, an annual event held by Womanspace in December to raise awareness and show support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence. SHARE Peers placed luminaries along the sidewalks and walkways of eating clubs participating in the event, as well as outside Frist Campus Center. 


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Daniels ’24 elected USG president, gender-neutral bathroom referendum passes

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.

Stephen Daniels ’24 won the USG election for president alongside running mate Madi Linton ’24, who ran for vice president. The pair received 60.9 and 54 percent of student votes, respectively.


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‘This is hate speech’: Students harassed by extremist protestors on campus

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. Several students who walked by the crowd commented that they thought the protestors were “joking” or laughed at the extremist protestors’ statements.

Some students chose to engage with the protestors or counter their speech. Those who engaged took a variety of tactics: challenging the protesters’ rhetoric directly, taking photos in front of the signs, or yelling out to the crowd. 


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First-years with past experience with climate advocacy bring new life to Divest Princeton

Before ever stepping foot on campus, members of the Class of 2026 took action against climate change. It hasn’t taken long for these first-years to get involved with organizations like Divest Princeton: leading songs at protests, organizing their peers, and giving speeches demanding that Princeton divest from fossil fuels.

Before ever stepping foot on campus, members of the Class of 2026 took action against climate change. It hasn’t taken long for these first-years to get involved with organizations like Divest Princeton: leading songs at protests, organizing their peers, and giving speeches demanding that Princeton divest from fossil fuels.


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