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All students who requested deferrals or leaves of absence approved to return in one year, U. confirms

Using 5,300 as a typical undergraduate size, Dean of the College Jill Dolan wrote that the enrollment number for the 2020–21 academic year will be around 13 percent lower than usual.

Using 5,300 as a typical undergraduate size, Dolan wrote that the enrollment number for the 2020–21 academic year will be around 13 percent lower than usual.

Princeton middle school removes John Witherspoon’s name

On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

On Aug. 11, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to change the name of John Witherspoon Middle School, removing reference to the slave-owning former University president and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

PHS students singing the n-word, lack of disciplinary action prompt outrage

A video posted in late June of Princeton High School students saying the n-word while singing to a song at a party has reignited longstanding debate about the school system’s handling of racist incidents. 

A video posted in late June of Princeton High School students saying the n-word while singing to a song at a party has reignited longstanding debate about the school system’s handling of racist incidents. 

Amid outrage from Hawaiʻi residents, plans for college ‘bubble’ popped

Two Princeton alumni garnered national attention last week for plans to create two ‘bubble’ campuses in Hawaiʻi and Arkansas, as many colleges across the country prepare for a virtual semester. After widespread backlash from local Hawaiʻi residents, they will not proceed at either property.

Two Princeton alumni garnered national attention last week for plans to create two ‘bubble’ campuses in Hawaiʻi and Arkansas, as many colleges across the country prepare for a virtual semester. After widespread backlash from local Hawaiʻi residents, they will not proceed at either property.

Army ROTC students will be able to live on campus in the fall, U. confirms

The Air Force and Naval ROTC programs, unlike the Army program, will be conducted remotely for the fall.

The Air Force and Naval ROTC programs, unlike the Army program, will be conducted remotely for the fall.

U. maintains fully remote fall despite new N.J. executive order allowing colleges to resume in-person class

The University has no plans of reversing its new course of action for the fall, due to what Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss described as “a high degree of instability in state regulations and guidance for higher education.”

As U. departments begin releasing pass/D/fail policies for fall 2020, students face inconsistent requirements

Among the departments that have provided their academic plans for the fall, there is no grading option favored by a majority: optional PDF and mandatory A–F grading have been nearly equally adopted.

Administrators discuss fall plan reversal at USG Town Hall

“Since most teaching would be remote anyways, we decided that the best option would be a remote semester,” Dolan said.

With fall plan reversal, risk of two-year deferrals, and only 6 days to decide, students face difficult choice in requesting leaves

In accordance with previous guidance, Hotchkiss confirmed that students will have 48 hours to “confirm their decision to take that leave.”

Q&A with Astrophysics Professor, Viktor Ambartsumian International Science Prize winner Adam Burrows

“You really need to be connected to students, or you don’t get the energy that they provide. You need to collaborate with students, not only because that gives you a means to get work done, but also sparks ideas,” Burrows said of the connection between research and teaching. 

U. ‘considering next steps’ as Trump administration defies court order, rejects DACA applications

The Trump administration is rejecting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, defying a federal court order. When asked if the University, which filed one of the first suits challenging DACA’s termination in 2017, plans to take action, a spokesperson said they are “evaluating the government’s latest action and considering next steps.”

U. yet to decide if ROTC students can live on campus ‘whole year’ as previously promised

The University is “working to reach a decision as soon as possible” on whether ROTC students will be allowed on campus this fall, according to a spokesperson. 

U. settles retirement fund lawsuit for $5.8M

University spokesperson Ben Chang maintained the institution’s previous stance, writing in a statement that “Princeton did not engage in any wrongdoing.”

First-years and juniors may not return to campus, as U. switches to entirely remote fall

The University will continue to accommodate students previously approved to return for senior thesis work, as well as those “whose situations make it extremely difficult or impossible for them to return to or study from home.”

Following student’s use of racial slur, U. email on free speech sparks debate

Shortly after a white student’s use of the n-word on social media provoked intense backlash, administrators asserted that the University permits certain uses of offensive slurs.

University-affiliated group travel prohibited, personal travel ‘emphatically discouraged’ in the fall, says U.

Any University-affiliated group travel, including travel organized by student groups, is prohibited, the email explained. 

CPUC approves new sexual misconduct policies under revised federal Title IX regulations

During an Aug. 3 webinar open to the University community, the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) voted to approve a revised Title IX policy to comply with federal guidance — as well as a separate “University Sexual Misconduct Policy” addressing incidents outside of Title IX’s recently-narrowed scope. 

Frist and Firestone to open, anonymous reporting for social distancing violations, gatherings of no more than five. Here's what you missed.

Students not invited back on campus, including athletes, cannot access campus buildings or attend practices, and social distancing violations can be reported anonymously, according to VP Calhoun.

Dozens march through Princeton for socially distant Black Lives Matter protest

Protestors gathered outside of the Princeton YMCA at 1:30 p.m. and began a socially-distanced march down Paul Robeson Place, then Tulane Street, Nassau Street, and eventually Witherspoon Street. The march culminated in a series of public speeches by the organizers at Hinds Plaza. 

As international students seek visas, U. announces ‘in-person components of the first-year program’

The University expects to offer enough in-person options for first-year international students to comply with the ICE policy.