News

As virtual learning wanes at Princeton, professors make their own policy

As virtual learning wanes at Princeton, professors make their own policy

Tess Weinreich, Sarina Sheth, and Minna Abdella

Nearly three years after COVID-19 sent students off campus, professors and administrators are split in their views of what role virtual learning should play in Princeton courses.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

Continuing 65 year streak, Princeton professors receive Sloan fellowship

Continuing 65 year streak, Princeton professors receive Sloan fellowship

Amy Ciceu

Princeton professors Shane Campbell-Staton, Felix Heide, John Jimah, Anirudha Majumdar, Mikkel Plagborg-Møller, and Sanfeng Wu were named 2023 Sloan Research Fellows. Winners of the Sloan Research Fellowship are granted a two-year fellowship and a $75,000 stipend to foster research endeavors.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

University to raise grad student stipends, expresses ‘concern’ about unionization

A dark building stands contrasted against a light blue sky.

University to raise grad student stipends, expresses ‘concern’ about unionization

Lia Opperman

After a two-week union campaign, the Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced that the University will raise some graduate student stipends by $5,000 in the 2023–2024 academic year. In an attachment to a recent memo sent out to the graduate student body, the University confirmed that the annual stipend rate for the 2023–2024 academic year will be between $47,880 and $50,400.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

Grad students’ struggle to secure affordable housing bolsters unionization effort

Photo of a gothic stone tower above other stone buildings against a cloudy gray sky in a snowy field.

Grad students’ struggle to secure affordable housing bolsters unionization effort

Laura Robertson

Some graduate students spoke to The Daily Princetonian about difficulties in finding housing. Access to “better” housing is included in platform proposed by Princeton Graduate Students United, which recently attained union signatures from a majority of graduate students.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

Princeton researcher takes the helm of NASA’s Voyager mission

Abby Leibowitz and Kira Newbert

The ‘Prince’ sat down with physics researcher and recently-appointed deputy director of science for NASA’s Voyager project, Jamie Rankin.

NEWS | 02/27/2023

USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

Justus Wilhoit

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

NEWS | 02/26/2023

Majority of graduate students have signed union cards nine days after rally

Lia Opperman and Olivia Sanchez

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board.

NEWS | 02/24/2023

Davis and Gantman ’23 win Pyne Prize, trends for SPIA, history, USG present

Sandeep Mangat, Isabel Yip, and Elaine Huang

Seniors Ella Gantman and Austin Davis were awarded the Pyne Prize, the highest undergraduate honor. They will be recognized on Alumni Day on Feb. 25.

NEWS | 02/24/2023

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

Sun shines on a brown brick building and trees on a snowy day.

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

Lia Opperman and Rebecca Cunningham

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false.

NEWS | 02/23/2023

Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Witherspoon_Construction_Zehao_Wu_(1).jpg

Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Miriam Waldvogel

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

NEWS | 02/23/2023

Tornado hits Mercer County, displaces close to 75 people

The side of a white marble building with columns. In the foreground, a puddle reflecting a blue sky.

Tornado hits Mercer County, displaces close to 75 people

Sandeep Mangat and Lia Opperman

An EF-2 tornado touched down in Lawrence Township and West Windsor on Feb. 21, lasting six minutes and leaving minimal damage.

NEWS | 02/22/2023

Eating Club officers boast extensive financial aid, process to expand continues

The view of a crosswalk between Prospect street, with the Eating Clubs Cannon, Quad, Ivy, and Cottage in view but partially obstructed by mostly bare trees.

Eating Club officers boast extensive financial aid, process to expand continues

Abby Leibowitz

The ‘Prince’ breaks down how eating clubs strive to cover costs not subsidized by the University for upperclass students who choose to join an eating club.

NEWS | 02/22/2023

As grad student union builds, Graduate Student Government votes to release message of support

louis a simpson international interior angel kuo

As grad student union builds, Graduate Student Government votes to release message of support

Olivia Sanchez

The Princeton Graduate Student Government Assembly (GSG) voted to release a message of support for Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU), at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The vote comes less than a week after a PGSU rally on Feb.15, which drew over 150 supporters of the unionization effort.

NEWS | 02/21/2023

Eisgruber reaffirms commitment to diversity, campus expansion in CPUC meeting

Eisgruber reaffirms commitment to diversity, campus expansion in CPUC meeting

Olivia Sanchez

The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) met for their first meeting of 2023 on Monday, Feb. 20. University President Christoper L. Eisgruber ’83 was present and addressed his annual letter, campus expansion, and a renewed focus on diversity.

NEWS | 02/20/2023

USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

Screen Shot 2023-02-20 at 8.49.24 PM.png

USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

Nandini Krishnan

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week

NEWS | 02/20/2023

Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

The North Lawn entrance of the Frist Campus Center. Pictured are wooden double doors recessed into a decorative concrete entrance.

Second annual DEI report reveals slew of new programs, minor increase in faculty diversity

Julian Hartman-Sigall and Bridget O’Neill

The ‘Prince’ breaks down Princeton’s 2021-22 DEI report, which covered the areas of campus climate, academics, access and outreach, and demographic data. Racial diversity among students has largely remained constant, while Princeton’s faculty has become slightly more diverse.

NEWS | 02/20/2023

Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

A crowd stands in front of a white building with columns facing a woman standing at a microphone

Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

Lia Opperman

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages and better working conditions from the University. PGSU also began their union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign.

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages from the University. PGSU also began its union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign.

NEWS | 02/16/2023

Shaun Cason ’23 and Anna Allport ’23 win Sachs scholarships

Simone Kirkevold

Shaun Cason ’23 was awarded the Sachs Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at Worcester College at University of Oxford. He is the first veteran and the first transfer student to win the award. Anna Allport ’23, an independent concentrator in performance studies and interdisciplinary theater at Princeton, was also awarded the Sachs Global Scholarship,

NEWS | 02/16/2023

Ferris professor previews upcoming book on first drag queen, Black queer history

Justus Wilhoit

Journalist and Ferris Professor of Journalism Channing Joseph sat down with professor Brian Herrera to discuss Black queer history, the subject of his upcoming book.

NEWS | 02/16/2023

Bicker, explained

Bicker, explained

Laura Robertson

We explain Bicker and the history and controversies surrounding it.

NEWS | 02/16/2023

Most Popular