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Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

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Proposal for ASL sequence approved by Committee on the Course of Study

Paige Cromley

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

The Faculty Committee on the Course of Study has unanimously approved a proposal for an American Sign Language (ASL) Sequence that will fulfill the University’s language requirement. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

Lambert ’22, Wayner ’22 receive $30K Truman Scholarship

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Lambert ’22, Wayner ’22 receive $30K Truman Scholarship

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In addition to the monetary award, Truman Scholars receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at certain prestigious graduate programs, career counseling, internship opportunities within the federal government, and cohort leadership training. 

In addition to the monetary award, Truman Scholars receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at certain prestigious graduate programs, career counseling, internship opportunities within the federal government, and cohort leadership training. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

Voting begins for five contested class government races

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Voting begins for five contested class government races

Bhoomika Chowdhary, Drew Somerville, and Hadley Kim

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22.

This year’s contested races are for Secretary of the Class of 2023 and for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Social Chair of the Class of 2024. Voting began at noon on Monday, April 19, and will end at noon on Thursday, April 22. 

NEWS | 04/19/2021

Following all-time high in CPS appointments, Dolan urges faculty toward ‘compassionate practices’

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Following all-time high in CPS appointments, Dolan urges faculty toward ‘compassionate practices’

Caitlin Limestahl

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Jess Fasano clarified that CPS had 1,490 clinical appointments this March alone, which, according to Dolan’s memo, was the highest number in the history of CPS. 

In an email to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Jess Fasano clarified that CPS had 1,490 clinical appointments this March alone, which, according to Dolan’s memo, was the highest number in the history of CPS. 

NEWS | 04/15/2021
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Lydia and Bill Addy ’82 gift will name residence hall in Perelman College

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Lydia and Bill Addy ’82 gift will name residence hall in Perelman College

Anika Agarwal

“It's at an interesting part of campus that slopes down, so the dining hall is actually underground. It's very green. It’s modern. At the bottom of Addy Hall, there's a studio that can be used for [activities like] ceramics or dance and it looks out onto a courtyard there,” Bill Addy described. “We'll have new air conditioned dorm rooms, study areas, and areas for students to congregate outside of their rooms, so it's going to be a remarkably nice place to live in.” 

“It's at an interesting part of campus that slopes down, so the dining hall is actually underground. It's very green. It’s modern. At the bottom of Addy Hall, there's a studio that can be used for [activities like] ceramics or dance and it looks out onto a courtyard there,” Bill Addy described. “We'll have new air conditioned dorm rooms, study areas, and areas for students to congregate outside of their rooms, so it's going to be a remarkably nice place to live in.”  

NEWS | 04/15/2021

Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

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Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

Naomi Hess

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

NEWS | 04/15/2021

Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

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Princeton will be the site of a new cancer research branch

Evelyn Doskoch

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

The University has partnered with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research to open a new branch at Princeton — one that will specialize in cancer metabolism and how diet impacts our understanding of cancer.

NEWS | 04/13/2021

Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

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Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

Marissa Michaels

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

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USG approves five new clubs, discusses mental health initiative

Drew Somerville

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

At Sunday’s meeting, Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved five new clubs through the Student Groups Recognition Committee and discussed the designation of this week as Mental Health Week.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

Ruth J. Simmons named 2021 Baccalaureate speaker

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Ruth J. Simmons named 2021 Baccalaureate speaker

Anne Wen

Simmons previously served as president of Brown University, becoming the first woman president of Brown and the first Black president of an Ivy League school. Before Brown, Simmons was president of Smith College, the largest women’s college in the United States.

Simmons previously served as president of Brown University, becoming the first woman president of Brown and the first Black president of an Ivy League school. Before Brown, Simmons was president of Smith College, the largest women’s college in the United States.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

María Corina Machado talks Venezuelan crisis during Princeton event

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María Corina Machado talks Venezuelan crisis during Princeton event

Caitlin Limestahl

Near the end of the webinar, Machado expressly stated her vision for Venezuela that has guided her work: “I do not want an ordinary country. I want an extraordinary nation to which Venezuelans can dream high and be able to build the best and strongest nation we can.” 

Near the end of the webinar, Machado expressly stated her vision for Venezuela that has guided her work: “I do not want an ordinary country. I want an extraordinary nation to which Venezuelans can dream high and be able to build the best and strongest nation we can.” 

NEWS | 04/11/2021

Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decides not to revoke JMA from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

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Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decides not to revoke JMA from Sen. Ted Cruz ’92

Aniket Mukherji and Kalena Blake

Citing a lack of constitutional support for the revocation of the JMA, the Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decided not to rescind the award from Cruz. An email sent to Whig-Clio members pledged to “reduce his presence within Whig-Clio.” 

Citing a lack of constitutional support for the revocation of the JMA, the Whig-Clio Board of Trustees decided not to rescind the award from Cruz. An email sent to Whig-Clio members pledged to “reduce his presence within Whig-Clio.” 

NEWS | 04/11/2021

All seniors and degree recipients invited to 2021 Commencement Exercises

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All seniors and degree recipients invited to 2021 Commencement Exercises

Katherine Dailey and Anika Buch

According to an April 9 update to the Commencement website, all seniors and degree recipients will be invited back to campus for 2021 Commencement Exercises. Each graduate is allowed two guests.

According to an April 9 update to the Commencement website, all seniors and degree recipients will be invited back to campus for 2021 Commencement Exercises. Each graduate is allowed two guests.

NEWS | 04/09/2021

Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

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Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Ngan Chiem

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

NEWS | 04/08/2021

Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

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Administrators detail plans for anticipated return to normalcy in the fall

Marissa Michaels

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall. In a town hall hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government on April 6, 16 University administrators answered questions about all aspects of campus life regarding this spring, summer, and fall. Administrators expressed hope that residential life, dining, eating clubs, breaks, grading, financial aid, and athletics will return to pre-pandemic norms in the fall.

Contingent upon public health and safety guidelines, University administrators expect campus to return to a sense of normalcy next fall.

NEWS | 04/07/2021

Ullman GS ’66 and Aho GS ’67 honored with Turing Award

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Ullman GS ’66 and Aho GS ’67 honored with Turing Award

Allan Shen

Aho and Ullman are most widely known for their work in developing compilers, a crucial set of tools without which most modern programs operating on personal computers, smartphones, and automobiles would not be able to function. 

Aho and Ullman are most widely known for their work in developing compilers, a crucial set of tools without which most modern programs operating on personal computers, smartphones, and automobiles would not be able to function. 

NEWS | 04/07/2021

Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

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Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Albert Jiang

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

NEWS | 04/06/2021

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