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Iranian foreign minister discusses possibility of prisoner exchange involving Xiyue Wang

Iranian foreign minister discusses possibility of prisoner exchange involving Xiyue Wang

Zachary Shevin

In an interview with NPR, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that he “made proposals” last year that would have returned Xiyue Wang to the United States. He went on to discuss the possibility of a prisoner exchange involving Wang and an Iranian professor currently imprisoned in the United States.

NEWS | 09/24/2019

At Monday meeting, CPUC adds new requirement for questions to be submitted in advance

At Monday meeting, CPUC adds new requirement for questions to be submitted in advance

Zachary Shevin

In addition to discussing this change, Prentice presented on the new academic calendar for next year and on the University Naming Committee. Karen Richardson ’93 also introduced herself to the CPUC as the new University Dean of Admissions.

NEWS | 09/23/2019

Hebrew and comparative literature professor Robert Alter discusses nuance in Biblical translation

Hebrew and comparative literature professor Robert Alter discusses nuance in Biblical translation

Ezra Zimble

On Monday, Sept. 23, Robert Alter, an Emeritus Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley, discussed his recently published and widely lauded translation of the Hebrew Bible, as well as his new book, “The Art of Bible Translation,” at a talk co-hosted by the Religion and Judaic Studies departments.

NEWS | 09/23/2019

CNN correspondent Jim Acosta talks journalism, Trump administration

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Jim Acosta called the election an “imperfect storm” and admitted that “we,” in reference to CNN and other major news networks, gave candidate Trump too much airtime and live coverage, a mistake they plan to correct in the future with “more sophisticated coverage” and “fact-checking.”

NEWS | 09/23/2019

Ghanaian president discusses globalization, future of Africa

Linh Nguyen

Following his speech, Akufo-Addo answered questions from the audience concerning topics such as continental peace, refugee crises in much of Africa, and universal healthcare.

NEWS | 09/22/2019

USG finalizes task forces for the fall term, approves budget

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Task-forces for the USG fall term will include Sustainability, Indigeneity at Princeton, and Mental Health, among others.

NEWS | 09/22/2019

Hundreds take part in Climate Strike protest

Hundreds take part in Climate Strike protest

Rose Gilbert

From Princeton to New Delhi, Berlin to Antarctica, protesters marched to raise awareness of the climate crisis before the United Nations Climate Action Summit, which begins today.

NEWS | 09/22/2019

Alexander Road to close for nearly six months starting Nov. 6

Walker Stamps

Alexander Road in Princeton will be closed for approximately six months as the town works to renovate it. The county plans to build two new bridges and a culvert to replace and improve current traffic flows.

NEWS | 09/22/2019

One of over 4,000 global Climate Strikes to be held in Hinds Plaza

One of over 4,000 global Climate Strikes to be held in Hinds Plaza

Zachary Shevin

On the evening of Sept. 19, around 20 students gathered in the basement of Murray-Dodge Hall to prepare for the Princeton Climate Strike on Sept. 20, turning used cardboard boxes into sustainable protest signs.

NEWS | 09/20/2019

Mario Moore’s exhibit featuring black campus staff members opens

Mario Moore’s exhibit featuring black campus staff members opens

Leo Vassallo

On Sept. 19, the Lewis Center for the Arts unveiled a new exhibit, “The Work of Several Lifetimes,“ by Mario Moore, a renowned artist and a 2018-2019 Hodder Fellow. The featured works, the culmination of Moore’s year-long fellowship, render visible the black men and women working blue collar jobs at the University.

NEWS | 09/20/2019

18th-century building Bainbridge House reopens as contemporary art gallery

18th-century building Bainbridge House reopens as contemporary art gallery

David Veldran

On Saturday, Sept. 14, the University formally reopened Bainbridge House, one of the oldest surviving buildings on Nassau Street, dating back to 1776, as an art gallery.

NEWS | 09/19/2019

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

McCosh 50 renovations to modernize technology, infrastructure

McCosh 50 renovations to modernize technology, infrastructure

Zoya Amir Gauhar

The renovation is intended to preserve the historic architectural design and character of McCosh 50, while still providing needed updates to improve learning conditions.

NEWS | 09/18/2019

Tiger Tea Room opens in Firestone Library

Benjamin Ball

The Tiger Tea Room, the newest café on campus, has opened in Firestone Library.

NEWS | 09/18/2019

Menstrual Products Task Force provides free products to campus bathrooms

Menstrual Products Task Force provides free products to campus bathrooms

Yael Marans

Free menstrual products are now supplied in campus bathrooms, marking the implementation of the Menstrual Products Task Force’s initiative, which was approved by University administrators last semester.

NEWS | 09/17/2019

Acclaimed theoretical physicist and U. professor Steven Gubser ’94 dies at 47

Allan Shen

Prominent theoretical physicist and professor of physics Steven Scott Gubser ’94 died in Chamonix, France, on Saturday, Aug. 3.

NEWS | 09/17/2019

Celebrated author, professor Jhumpa Lahiri named Director of Program in Creative Writing

Celebrated author, professor Jhumpa Lahiri named Director of Program in Creative Writing

Paige Allen

The Lewis Center for the Arts recently named Professor Jhumpa Lahiri Director of the University’s Program in Creative Writing.

NEWS | 09/17/2019

Yield rate for Class of 2023 increases from last year

Yield rate for Class of 2023 increases from last year

Rebecca Han

The University’s yield — the percentage of students who accepted their offer of admission to join the University’s first-year class — rose to 70.6 percent this year from 69 percent last year.

NEWS | 09/17/2019

U.S. News ranks U. No. 1 in America

U.S. News ranks U. No. 1 in America

Marissa Michaels

The rankings are based on six factors: student outcomes, faculty resources, expert opinion, financial resources, student excellence, and alumni giving.

NEWS | 09/16/2019

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell ’75 faces increasing scrutiny, political pressure following July rate cut

Governor Jerome H. Powell Testimony, April 14, 2016

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell ’75 faces increasing scrutiny, political pressure following July rate cut

Catherine Benedict

On July 31, Powell announced that the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets U.S. monetary policy, had voted to lower the central bank’s 2019 federal funds rate for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis.

NEWS | 09/16/2019

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