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Princeton to ‘encourage’ mask-wearing for vaccinated individuals, stops short of mask mandate

Princeton to ‘encourage’ mask-wearing for vaccinated individuals, stops short of mask mandate

Katherine Dailey and Anika Buch

Given new CDC guidance around indoor masking due to the rise in the Delta variant of COVID-19, unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear masks indoors on campus. This rule will likely only impact a small portion of the population, with over 90 percent of employees and around 90 percent of students already having verified that they are vaccinated. 

Given new CDC guidance around indoor masking due to the rise in the Delta variant of COVID-19, unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear masks indoors on campus. This rule will likely only impact a small portion of the population, with over 90 percent of employees and around 90 percent of students already having verified that they are vaccinated. 

NEWS | 08/05/2021

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NJ enacts Laura Wooten’s Law, honoring former Princeton employee and record-holding poll worker

NJ enacts Laura Wooten’s Law, honoring former Princeton employee and record-holding poll worker

Naomi Hess

Named after Laura Wooten, who passed away in 2019, the law requires all middle school students in New Jersey to receive civics education. “She served as an inspiration for Princeton students, and we hope that she will now inspire generations of students across the state,” a University spokesperson noted.

Named after Laura Wooten, who passed away in 2019, the law requires all middle school students in New Jersey to receive civics education. “She served as an inspiration for Princeton students, and we hope that she will now inspire generations of students across the state,” a University spokesperson noted.

NEWS | 07/27/2021

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Princeton revises fall travel guidelines, permits 'feasible' domestic travel for undergraduates

Princeton revises fall travel guidelines, permits 'feasible' domestic travel for undergraduates

Anika Buch

Domestic travel will be permitted for undergraduate students in the fall semester, with the new guidelines taking effect on Aug. 23. However, University-sanctioned international travel remains suspended for undergraduates, with one exception for those traveling to approved Study Abroad programs.

Domestic travel will be permitted for undergraduate students in the fall semester, with the new guidelines taking effect on Aug. 23. However, University-sanctioned international travel remains suspended for undergraduates, with one exception for those traveling to approved Study Abroad programs. 

NEWS | 07/21/2021

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Princeton eliminates free telehealth coverage under Student Health Plan due to end of NJ’s ‘public health emergency’

Princeton eliminates free telehealth coverage under Student Health Plan due to end of NJ’s ‘public health emergency’

Evelyn Doskoch

Originally set to expire by July 31, the pandemic expansions of the SHP — including free telehealth and therapy — were eliminated on July 3 with the end of NJ’s Public Health Emergency. But many undergraduate and graduate students feel that this reduction in healthcare coverage comes too soon.

Originally set to expire by July 31, the pandemic expansions of the SHP — including free telehealth and therapy — were eliminated on July 3 with the end of NJ’s Public Health Emergency. But many undergraduate and graduate students feel that this reduction in healthcare coverage comes too soon.

NEWS | 07/10/2021

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Donald Rumsfeld ’54, former Secretary of Defense, dies at 88

Donald Rumsfeld ’54, former Secretary of Defense, dies at 88

Allan Shen

Rumsfeld, who served Secretary of Defense for both Gerald Ford and George W. Bush and was one of the key figures in the U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, has died at age 88.

Rumsfeld, who served Secretary of Defense for both Gerald Ford and George W. Bush and was one of the key figures in the U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, has died at age 88.

NEWS | 07/10/2021

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Princeton revises guidelines for fall, eliminates masking and social distancing requirements

Princeton revises guidelines for fall, eliminates masking and social distancing requirements

Katherine Dailey and Anika Buch

The University will return to mostly normal operations in the upcoming fall semester, including the elimination of the indoor and outdoor masking and social distancing requirements. Eating clubs will reopen, and in-person student activities will resume.

The University will return to mostly normal operations in the upcoming fall semester, including the elimination of the indoor and outdoor masking and social distancing requirements. Eating clubs will reopen, and in-person student activities will resume.

NEWS | 07/01/2021

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Class of 2020 to have in-person Commencement in May 2022

Class of 2020 to have in-person Commencement in May 2022

Naomi Hess

After a virtual Commencement in 2020, the Class of 2020 will be invited back to campus for an in-person Commencement, as well as a commemorative dinner and an in-person Reunions, in May 2022.

After a virtual Commencement in 2020, the Class of 2020 will be invited back to campus for an in-person Commencement, as well as a commemorative dinner and an in-person Reunions, in May 2022.

NEWS | 06/28/2021

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Princeton to investigate noose found on campus construction site

Princeton to investigate noose found on campus construction site

Katherine Dailey

In addition to the investigation, the University will hold a gathering on June 27 to reinforce shared campus values and condemn acts of racism. 

In addition to the investigation, the University will hold a gathering on June 27 to reinforce shared campus values and condemn acts of racism. 

NEWS | 06/22/2021

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Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

Jasmyn Dobson and Sam Pathak

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

NEWS | 06/21/2021

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Orientation small group programs to occur in person, based on campus

Orientation small group programs to occur in person, based on campus

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Orientation’s small-group programs will be in-person and based on-campus this fall, according to an email sent to student leaders on Monday and obtained by The Daily Princetonian. 

Orientation’s small-group programs will be in-person and based on-campus this fall, according to an email sent to student leaders on Monday and obtained by The Daily Princetonian. 

NEWS | 06/17/2021

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All Princeton employees must be vaccinated for fall semester

All Princeton employees must be vaccinated for fall semester

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Anika Buch

As of a June 8 announcement, all University employees will be required to submit proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Additionally, guidelines for the summer and fall pertaining to face coverings, in-person gatherings, testing, and social distancing have been updated.

As of a June 8 announcement, all University employees will be required to submit proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Additionally, guidelines for the summer and fall pertaining to face coverings, in-person gatherings, testing, and social distancing have been updated.

NEWS | 06/09/2021

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Princeton to divest from some sectors of the fossil fuel industry

Princeton to divest from some sectors of the fossil fuel industry

Anika Buch

The University Board of Trustees has announced that Princeton will divest and disassociate from the thermal coal and tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry, as well as companies currently involved in climate disinformation. The University will also work towards making its $26.6 billion endowment carbon neutral.

The University Board of Trustees has announced that Princeton will divest and disassociate from the thermal coal and tar sands segments of the fossil fuel industry, as well as companies currently involved in climate disinformation. The University will also work towards making its $26.6 billion endowment carbon neutral.

NEWS | 06/04/2021

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Gene Andrew Jarrett ’97 named next Dean of the Faculty

Gene Andrew Jarrett ’97 named next Dean of the Faculty

Katherine Dailey

Gene Andrew Jarrett ’97 will take over as Princeton’s next Dean of the Faculty on Aug. 1, as well as the William S. Tod Professor of English. Jarrett has studied African American literary history, among other subjects, and is coming to Princeton from his position as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University.

Gene Andrew Jarrett ’97 will take over as Princeton’s next Dean of the Faculty on Aug. 1 as well as the William S. Tod Professor of English. Jarrett has studied African American literary history, among other subjects, and is coming to Princeton from his position as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University.

NEWS | 05/29/2021

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Morgan Smith ’21 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Morgan Smith ’21 elected Young Alumni Trustee

Anika Buch

At Princeton, Smith concentrated in the School of Public and International Affairs. In addition to serving as president of the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, she was a member of Black Arts Company, a cohort leader for Vote100, and a barista for the Coffee Club.

At Princeton, Smith concentrated in the School of Public and International Affairs. In addition to serving as president of the American Whig-Cliosophic Society, she was a member of Black Arts Company, a cohort leader for Vote100, and a barista for the Coffee Club.

NEWS | 05/22/2021

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Friends, family remember Kevin Chang ’23

Friends, family remember Kevin Chang ’23

Allan Shen

The Kevin Chang ’23 Memorial Fund has been set up in Chang’s memory; all gifts will be made to Princeton’s Counseling and Psychological Services in support of student wellness and mental health. 

The Kevin Chang ’23 Memorial Fund has been set up in Chang’s memory; all gifts will be made to Princeton’s Counseling and Psychological Services in support of student wellness and mental health. 

NEWS | 05/18/2021

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Class of 2021 celebrates an in-person commencement

Class of 2021 celebrates an in-person commencement

Marissa Michaels

Thousands gathered in Princeton Stadium on Sunday to celebrate the commencement of the great Class of 2021. Speeches acknowledged the unique difficulty of the graduates’ time at the University and praised their resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands gathered in Princeton Stadium on Sunday to celebrate the commencement of the great Class of 2021. Speeches acknowledged the unique difficulty of the graduates’ time at the University and praised their resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NEWS | 05/16/2021

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Trevor Noah discusses comedy and community at Class Day 2021

Trevor Noah discusses comedy and community at Class Day 2021

Naomi Hess

Earlier in the ceremony, President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 used the “new Zoom teleport object feature” to award virtual keys to the University to the class of 2021.

Earlier in the ceremony, President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 used the “new Zoom teleport objects feature” to award virtual keys to the University to the class of 2021.

NEWS | 05/16/2021

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Ruth Simmons speaks on diversity at 2021 Baccalaureate

Ruth Simmons speaks on diversity at 2021 Baccalaureate

Evelyn Doskoch

During her Baccalaureate address to the Class of 2021, Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons spoke of diversity as an asset in building mutually respectful, safe communities that care for one other through times of trial and adversity. 

During her Baccalaureate address to the Class of 2021, Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons spoke of diversity as an asset in building mutually respectful, safe communities that care for one other through times of trial and adversity. 

NEWS | 05/16/2021

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Juneteenth becomes official University holiday

Juneteenth becomes official University holiday

Anika Buch

The holiday was first recognized at Princeton in 2020, when the University made Juneteenth a paid day off for all faculty and staff.

The holiday was first recognized at Princeton in 2020, when the University made Juneteenth a paid day off for all faculty and staff.

NEWS | 05/15/2021

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Divestment update, fall plans, and anti-racist efforts: Here's what you missed at this year's last CPUC meeting

Divestment update, fall plans, and anti-racist efforts: Here's what you missed at this year's last CPUC meeting

Drew Somerville

There will not be an option for students to continue virtual instruction in the fall 2021 semester, except for extenuating circumstances, according to President Eisgruber.

There will not be an option for students to continue virtual instruction in the fall 2021 semester, except for extenuating circumstances, according to President Eisgruber.

NEWS | 05/06/2021

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