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Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action possibly this week: Here’s what we know

Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action possibly this week: Here’s what we know

Sandeep Mangat

The Supreme Court is set to rule on two affirmative action cases by the end of its 2022 term. Here’s what to know before the decision comes down.

The Supreme Court is set to rule on two affirmative action cases by the end of its term. Here’s what to know before the decision comes down.

NEWS | 06/20/2023

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Former Princeton High School principal appeals after Board of Education votes to dismiss him

Former Princeton High School principal appeals after Board of Education votes to dismiss him

Charlie Roth and Annie Rupertus

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

NEWS | 06/14/2023

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Researcher accuses Fung Global Fellows Program of pregnancy discrimination

Researcher accuses Fung Global Fellows Program of pregnancy discrimination

Tess Weinreich and Miriam Waldvogel

Dr. Saskia Stucki says the University’s lack of accommodations for her pregnancy forced her to withdraw from the program’s 2023–2024 cohort.

Dr. Saskia Stucki says the University’s lack of accommodations for her pregnancy forced her to withdraw from the program’s 2023–2024 cohort.

NEWS | 06/14/2023

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Giberson ’23 graduates, criminal case for alleged Jan. 6 involvement continues

Giberson ’23 graduates, criminal case for alleged Jan. 6 involvement continues

Eden Teshome

Giberson graduated with an A.B. degree in Politics at the University’s commencement ceremony on May 30. He also received certificates in both Values and Public Life and French.

Giberson graduated with an A.B. degree in Politics at the University’s commencement ceremony on May 30. He also received certificates in Values and Public Life and French.

NEWS | 06/10/2023

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Princeton professor emeritus Cornel West GS ’80 launches longshot presidential run

Princeton professor emeritus Cornel West GS ’80 launches longshot presidential run

Justus Wilhoit

West, one of the nation’s most prominent left-wing intellectuals, served on the Princeton faculty for nearly 16 years.

West, one of the nation’s most prominent left-wing intellectuals, served on the Princeton faculty for nearly 16 years.

NEWS | 06/08/2023

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Amid Cabinet turnover, Yale’s Peter Schiffer named Dean for Research

Amid Cabinet turnover, Yale’s Peter Schiffer named Dean for Research

Sophie Glaser

The University named Peter Schiffer the new dean for research — a position that entails working “closely with the provost and other University leaders to develop and support Princeton’s dynamic research community.” Schiffer, a professor at Yale will succeed Pablo Debenedetti who has held the position for over a decade.

The University named Peter Schiffer the new dean for research — a position that entails working “closely with the provost and other University leaders to develop and support Princeton’s dynamic research community.” Schiffer, a professor at Yale will succeed Pablo Debenedetti, a professor in engineering and applied science who has held the position for over a decade.

NEWS | 06/02/2023

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Legal experts minimize impact of affirmative action decision at alumni panel

Legal experts minimize impact of affirmative action decision at alumni panel

Julian Hartman-Sigall

Alumni debated the legitimacy of the Supreme Court at a Reunions panel which featured former Court clerks.  

Alumni debated the legitimacy of the Supreme Court at a Reunions panel which featured former Court clerks.  

NEWS | 05/31/2023

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Packed Reunions features a service project and grand P-rade

Packed Reunions features a service project and grand P-rade

Isabel Yip

This past Saturday saw the completion of reunions, an annual event that calls alumni and their families back to campus. This year, alumni celebrated 50 years of coeducation and participated in the long-held tradition of the P-Rade.

This past Saturday saw the completion of reunions, an annual event that calls alumni and their families back to campus. This year, alumni celebrated 50 years of coeducation and participated in the long-held tradition of the P-Rade.

NEWS | 05/31/2023

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Eisgruber calls on graduates to defend free expression and diversity in Commencement address

Eisgruber calls on graduates to defend free expression and diversity in Commencement address

Sandeep Mangat

Princeton’s 276th Commencement ceremony saw speeches from President Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the College Jill Dolan, valedictorian Aleksa Milojević ’23 and salutatorian Annabelle Duval ’23.

Princeton’s 276th Commencement ceremony saw speeches from President Eisgruber ’83, Dean of the College Jill Dolan, valedictorian Aleksa Milojević ’23 and salutatorian Annabelle Duval ’23.

NEWS | 05/31/2023

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Congresswoman Terri Sewell ’86 stresses public service in Class Day address

Congresswoman Terri Sewell ’86 stresses public service in Class Day address

Isabel Yip

The graduating class of seniors heard from Terri Sewell ’86, a University trustee and representative of Alabama’s Seventh congressional district. She urged students to remain committed to service and reflected on her own time as a student at Princeton.   

The graduating class of seniors heard from Terri Sewell ’86, a University trustee and representative of Alabama’s Seventh congressional district. She urged students to remain committed to service and reflected on her own time as a student at Princeton.   

NEWS | 05/31/2023

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Familiar campus expansion and diversity themes, no affirmative action details in President Eisgruber’s annual address

Familiar campus expansion and diversity themes, no affirmative action details in President Eisgruber’s annual address

Isabel Yip

This was the first time he explicitly connected the modernist architecture of new campus buildings, which has been controversial on campus, to mental health.

This was the first time he explicitly connected the modernist architecture of new campus buildings, which has been controversial on campus, to mental health.

NEWS | 05/29/2023

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Ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah urges students to ‘pay attention’ at 2023 Baccalaureate

Ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah urges students to ‘pay attention’ at 2023 Baccalaureate

Isabel Yip

The philosopher and professor spoke at the interfaith service, opening up three days of campus celebrations for the graduating Class of 2023. Appiah commented on the importance of attention as part of an ethical life.

The philosopher and professor spoke at the interfaith service, opening up three days of campus celebrations for the graduating Class of 2023. Appiah commented on the importance of attention as part of an ethical life.

NEWS | 05/28/2023

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Masheke elected as YAT, 22 percent participate in election

Masheke elected as YAT, 22 percent participate in election

Annie Rupertus and Isabel Yip

On May 26, Masheke was elected Young Alumni Trustee from the Class of 2023 at the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Council. The election process was marked by contention about campaign restrictions and low voter turnout.

Masheke was elected Young Alumni Trustee from the Class of 2023 at the May 26 Annual Meeting of the Alumni Council. The election process was marked by contention about campaign restrictions and low voter turnout.

NEWS | 05/27/2023

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Former Dean Nancy Malkiel talks joining the faculty as first women were admitted in 1969

Former Dean Nancy Malkiel talks joining the faculty as first women were admitted in 1969

Lia Opperman

Nancy Weiss Malkiel sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss joining the faculty in 1969, when women were first admitted to the University, and her thoughts on the history of coeducation at Princeton.

Nancy Weiss Malkiel sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss joining the faculty in 1969, when women were first admitted to the University, and her thoughts on the history of coeducation at Princeton. 

NEWS | 05/25/2023

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50 years of coeducation: in the words of the women of the Class of 1973

50 years of coeducation: in the words of the women of the Class of 1973

Lia Opperman and Louisa Gheorghita

Six women from the Class of 1973 spoke with the ‘Prince’ on being a part of the first four-year class of women at the University and reflected on their generally positive experience as students. 

Six women from the Class of 1973 spoke with the ‘Prince’ on being a part of the first four-year class of women at the University and reflected on their generally positive experience as students.

NEWS | 05/25/2023

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Two former young alumni trustees defend the effectiveness of the role

Two former young alumni trustees defend the effectiveness of the role

Anna Cornelissen

The Daily Princetonian spoke to two former young alumni trustees about their experience serving on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

The Daily Princetonian spoke to two former young alumni trustees about their experience serving on the University’s Board of Trustees. 

NEWS | 05/18/2023

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UChicago’s Katie Callow-Wright to be next administrator in charge of campus expansion

UChicago’s Katie Callow-Wright to be next administrator in charge of campus expansion

Isabel Yip

Callow-Wright will serve as the University’s executive vice president effective July 24. In this position, she will oversee campus construction and other campus services like public safety and the office of campus life.

Callow-Wright will serve as the University’s executive vice president effective July 24. In this position, she will oversee campus construction and other campus services like public safety and the office of campus life.

NEWS | 05/18/2023

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Despite University memo, security cameras being mounted indoors

Despite University memo, security cameras being mounted indoors

Vitus Larrieu

Students that spoke to The Daily Princetonian expressed surprise and frustration when they saw security cameras go up inside residential buildings, despite an earlier memo from the University stating that the cameras would only be installed on building exteriors. 

Students that spoke to The Daily Princetonian expressed surprise and frustration when they saw security cameras go up inside residential buildings, despite an earlier memo from the University stating that the cameras would only be installed on building exteriors. 

NEWS | 05/18/2023

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Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Sandeep Mangat

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

NEWS | 05/13/2023

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Proposed affordable housing development faces opposition over historical preservation

Proposed affordable housing development faces opposition over historical preservation

Lia Opperman and Louisa Gheorghita

Residents of Jugtown, a historic neighborhood located near Nassau and Harrison Street, have been raising concerns about an ordinance that would allow for new affordable housing developments.

Residents of Jugtown, a historic neighborhood located near Nassau and Harrison Street, have been raising concerns about an ordinance that would allow for new affordable housing developments.

NEWS | 05/12/2023

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