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Some predict a recession ahead. Princeton professors are uncertain.

Some predict a recession ahead. Princeton professors are uncertain.

Abby Leibowitz

Princeton economics professors discuss their outlook on the national economy, saying predictions of a recession may not be as certain as they seem.

Princeton economics professors discuss their outlook on the national economy, saying predictions of a recession may not be as certain as they seem.

NEWS | 02/10/2023

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Professor honored for breakthrough in sustainable speeding of chemical reactions

Professor honored for breakthrough in sustainable speeding of chemical reactions

Amy Ciceu

Chirik, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry, was named a 2022 AAAS fellow for his pioneering work in catalysis using Earth-abundant metals. His work, with applications from pharmaceuticals to adhesive, is notable for its sustainable approach to catalysis.

Chirik, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry, was named a 2022 AAAS fellow for his pioneering work in catalysis using Earth-abundant metals. His work, with applications from pharmaceuticals to adhesive, is notable for its sustainable approach to catalysis.

NEWS | 02/10/2023

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El-Kurd talks Palestinian activism, controversy at Said Memorial Lecture event

El-Kurd talks Palestinian activism, controversy at Said Memorial Lecture event

Olivia Sanchez

Palestinian writer and poet Mohammed el-Kurd spoke at a lecture event sponsored by the Department of English, the Edward W. Said ’57 Memorial Lecture Fund, and the Princeton Committee on Palestine.

Palestinian writer and poet Mohammed el-Kurd spoke at a lecture event sponsored by the Department of English, the Edward W. Said ’57 Memorial Lecture Fund, and the Princeton Committee on Palestine.

NEWS | 02/09/2023

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Building at 91 Prospect Avenue to be rotated, moved, and renovated

Building at 91 Prospect Avenue to be rotated, moved, and renovated

Madeleine LeBeau

The building currently located at 91 Prospect Avenue will be rotated and moved to the other side of that street beginning on Feb. 8. The process is expected to take four days to complete with street closures and pedestrian detours planned to last until the end of the month. The University has not undertaken a building relocation prior to this project since 1977 when it moved residential homes to Nassau Court.

The building currently located at 91 Prospect Avenue will be rotated and moved to the other side of that street beginning on Feb. 8. The process is expected to take four days to complete with street closures and pedestrian detours planned to last until the end of the month. The University has not undertaken a building relocation prior to this project since 1977 when it moved residential homes to Nassau Court.

NEWS | 02/09/2023

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Students announce donation campaign for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Students announce donation campaign for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Kayra Sener

Following two earthquakes — one at 7.8 magnitude and one at 7.6 magnitude — in Syria and Turkey, students have begun a donation campaign for survivors of the tragedy. Student leaders in the Turkish Student Association (TSA) emphasized the importance of a quick distribution of resources.

Following two earthquakes — one at 7.8 magnitude and one at 7.6 magnitude — in Syria and Turkey, students have begun a donation campaign for survivors of the tragedy. Student leaders in the Turkish Student Association (TSA) emphasized the importance of a quick distribution of resources.

NEWS | 02/09/2023

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Letter calls on English dept. to condemn lecture by Palestinian writer accused of antisemitism

Letter calls on English dept. to condemn lecture by Palestinian writer accused of antisemitism

Annie Rupertus

Some members of the Princeton community have expressed concern about an upcoming lecture by Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd. The Princeton Committee on Palestine has expressed continued support for the event, and the Alliance of Jewish Progressives has raised concerns about the criticism of El-Kurd. The English department will continue with the lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as planned.

Some members of the Princeton community have expressed concern about an upcoming lecture by Palestinian writer Mohammed El-Kurd. The Princeton Committee on Palestine has expressed continued support for the event, and the Alliance of Jewish Progressives has raised concerns about the criticism of El-Kurd. The English department will continue with the lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 8 as planned.

NEWS | 02/08/2023

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Minors versus certificates, explained

Minors versus certificates, explained

Jasmyn Dobson

We break down Princeton’s certificate program, to be supplemented with a minors program in 2023 for the Class of 2025 onward.

 We break down Princeton’s certificate program, to be supplemented with a minors program in 2023 for the Class of 2025 onward.

NEWS | 02/08/2023

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Princeton sophomore Jaqueline Gonzalez dies following prolonged illness

Princeton sophomore Jaqueline Gonzalez dies following prolonged illness

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Jaqueline Gonzalez ’25 passed away due to complications related to liver and kidney failure at the Children’s Hospital of Chicago. 

Jaqueline Gonzalez ’25 passed away due to complications related to liver and kidney failure at the Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

NEWS | 02/07/2023

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USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

USG reviews position paper on gender-neutral bathrooms, University cites constraints of New Jersey Code

Nandini Krishnan

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

President Stephen Daniels ’24 and Vice President Madison Linton ’24 led their first USG Senate meeting of the new term. The meeting featured constitutional procedures, confirmation of new Senate appointments, the draft budget, and a position paper recommending next steps for the University on gender-neutral bathrooms.

NEWS | 02/07/2023

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Roughly a dozen Divest Princeton protesters push for ‘complete dissociation’ from fossil fuel companies

Roughly a dozen Divest Princeton protesters push for ‘complete dissociation’ from fossil fuel companies

Janny Eng

Four months after the University announced its plans to dissociate from 90 public fossil fuel companies, Divest Princeton held a demonstration in front of Blair Arch on Feb. 3, calling on the University to fully divest from fossil fuel companies and cut research funded by fossil fuel companies.

Four months after the University announced its plans to dissociate from 90 public fossil fuel companies, Divest Princeton held a demonstration in front of Blair Arch on Feb. 3, calling on the University to fully divest from fossil fuel companies and cut research funded by fossil fuel companies.

NEWS | 02/06/2023

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How does the AP African American Studies curriculum compare to courses at Princeton’s AAS Department?

How does the AP African American Studies curriculum compare to courses at Princeton’s AAS Department?

Abby Leibowitz and Justus Wilhoit

Following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block the Advanced Placement African American Studies course from being taught in Florida high schools, Princeton faculty and African American Studies concentrators comment on the implications for students and universities. Some professors expressed concern over accepting credit for a course with a revised curriculum lacking content on topics like Black Lives Matter. 

Following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to block the Advanced Placement African American Studies course from being taught in Florida high schools, Princeton faculty and African American Studies concentrators comment on the implications for students and universities. Some professors expressed concern over accepting credit for a course with a revised curriculum lacking content on topics like Black Lives Matter. 

NEWS | 02/05/2023

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Princeton unintentionally sends out information about over 200 students’ housing accommodations

Princeton unintentionally sends out information about over 200 students’ housing accommodations

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Miriam Waldvogel

Instead of sending individual request responses to each student, all 206 accommodation request responses were emailed to each student. The email included each student’s first name and the type of accommodation received. 

Instead of sending individual request responses to each student, all 206 accommodation request responses were emailed to each student. The email included each student’s first name and the type of accommodation received. 

NEWS | 02/03/2023

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University announces salary increase for most employees

University announces salary increase for most employees

Sandeep Mangat

The University announced a 2.5 percent midyear salary increase for most faculty, academic professionals and staff on Jan. 31.

The University announced a 2.5 percent midyear salary increase for most faculty, academic professionals and staff on Jan. 31.

NEWS | 02/03/2023

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The dining pilot, explained

The dining pilot, explained

Laura Robertson

We break down the upperclass dining pilot program, set to launch on Feb. 27.

We break down the upperclass dining pilot program, set to launch on Feb. 27.

NEWS | 02/02/2023

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At SPIA event, friends reflect on the life and legacy of Maura Coursey

At SPIA event, friends reflect on the life and legacy of Maura Coursey

Abby Leibowitz

At a memorial for Maura Coursey GS, classmates and friends of Coursey filled Arthur Lewis Auditorium to shared memories and stories, celebrating her life. Classmates remembered Coursey’s profound presence everywhere from lectures to personal conversations.

At a memorial for Maura Coursey GS, classmates and friends of Coursey filled Arthur Lewis Auditorium to shared memories and stories, celebrating her life. Classmates remembered Coursey’s profound presence everywhere from lectures to personal conversations.

NEWS | 02/01/2023

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Executive Vice President Treby Williams ’84 to depart, third recent admin departure

Executive Vice President Treby Williams ’84 to depart, third recent admin departure

Rebecca Cunningham

Williams is the third major administrative departure in recent months, behind Provost Deborah Prentiss and Dean of Research Pablo Debenedetti.

Williams is the third major administrative departure in recent months, behind Provost Deborah Prentiss and Dean of Research Pablo Debenedetti.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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

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

Sophie Glaser

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.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

Laura Robertson

Eisgruber listed expansion of the engineering school and the University’s continued commitment to in-person teaching as key priorities.

Eisgruber listed expansion of the engineering school and the University’s continued commitment to in-person teaching as key priorities.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

Miriam Waldvogel

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

NEWS | 01/30/2023

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‘Justice for Tyre’ march draws members of Princeton community

‘Justice for Tyre’ march draws members of Princeton community

Annie Rupertus

Princeton community members gathered in Palmer Square on Jan. 29, after body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ killing was released. The event, hosted by Princeton Mutual Aid, included speakers, moments of silence, and a march through town in protest of police brutality.  

Princeton community members gathered in Palmer Square on Jan. 29, after body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ killing was released. The event, hosted by Princeton Mutual Aid, included speakers, moments of silence, and a march through town in protest of police brutality.  

NEWS | 01/30/2023

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