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Xiyue Wang released from detainment in Iran

Xiyue Wang released from detainment in Iran

Linh Nguyen, Zachary Shevin, and Rooya Rahin

The University had also taken an active role in advocating for Wang’s 2019 release. In a statement this morning, President Christopher Eisgruber expressed his joy regarding the release, and his gratitude towards all parties who mediated the release.

NEWS | 12/07/2019

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Vigil marks third year of Wang’s detainment

Vigil marks third year of Wang’s detainment

Danielle Ranucci

At 5:00 p.m. yesterday, students, faculty, and community members held a vigil in honor of Xiyue Wang, a Ph.D. student in History who has been detained in Iran for over three years on charges of espionage. 

NEWS | 10/04/2019

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University admits most diverse graduate class in history

University admits most diverse graduate class in history

Claire Silberman

The University’s Graduate School’s latest admissions cycle welcomed “the most diverse group of incoming graduate students to Princeton,” according to a Sept. 12 University press release.

NEWS | 09/18/2019

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Day of Action held for Xiyue Wang

Day of Action held for Xiyue Wang

Albert Jiang and Karolen Eid

“One of the things we are trying to do is keep things alive and do more than just hold a vigil every single year to remind people of the situation,” said graduate student Mikey McGovern, president of student group Free Xiyue Wang. “We want to actually turn consciousness into action.”

NEWS | 02/20/2019

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U. confirms Verdu's dismissal following misconduct investigation

U. confirms Verdu's dismissal following misconduct investigation

Marcia Brown

On Friday night, Assistant Vice President for Communications Dan Day confirmed that professor Sergio Verdú was dismissed from the faculty as of Sept. 22 following a University investigation into his conduct in relation to University policies that prohibit consensual relations with students and require honesty and cooperation in University matters.

NEWS | 09/29/2018

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Graduate students hold demonstration in East Pyne Hall

Graduate students hold demonstration in East Pyne Hall

Ivy Truong

The plan was to occupy East Pyne. After the protesters entered the classroom, they read their reasons for striking from their “manifesto.” They also encouraged students to walk out and join them. Only one unnamed professor knew of their plans and walked out with the students.

NEWS | 03/08/2018

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Search underway for Dean Russel’s replacement

Search underway for Dean Russel’s replacement

Jean-Carlos Arenas

A search committee has been formed to find the replacement for Dean of the Graduate School William Russel, who announced on Sept.

NEWS | 09/25/2013

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