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Princeton professor Kevin Kruse accused of plagiarism in Cornell dissertation, ‘surprised’ by lack of citation

Amy Ciceu and Annie Rupertus

Economic historian Phillip Magness alleges that Kruse plagiarized sections of works from Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus Ronald H. Bayor and Thomas Sugrue, a historian and Julius Silver Professor at New York University in his doctoral dissertation at Cornell University and his subsequent book “One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America.”

NEWS | 08/02/2022

COVID-19 testing optional, boosters not required: Princeton to ‘resume pre-COVID-19 schedules’

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COVID-19 testing optional, boosters not required: Princeton to ‘resume pre-COVID-19 schedules’

Drew Somerville and Madeleine LeBeau

Effective immediately, students are “no longer required to submit asymptomatic test samples” for COVID-19, according to a memo from University administrators on Thursday, July 28. The memo to students also stated that booster vaccines will no longer be required.

NEWS | 07/28/2022

‘Scars remain’: Princeton alumni in Highland Park reflect on a community forever changed

Hope Perry and Eden Teshome

Several alumni living in the area who were present at the parade during the shooting discuss the effects and aftermath on the Highland Park community.

NEWS | 07/23/2022

Congresswoman Watson Coleman among 17 members of Congress arrested at abortion rights rally

Bhoomika Chowdhary

Rep. Watson Coleman, whose congressional district includes Princeton, was one of 17 members of Congress arrested in a reproductive rights protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court on July 19.

NEWS | 07/20/2022

Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW could temporarily relocate students this fall

Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW could temporarily relocate students this fall

Madeleine LeBeau

According to a University memo, both dormitories and common spaces within the colleges may be incomplete in September. Some students may be forced to stay temporarily in First College dorm rooms which have not yet been demolished.

NEWS | 07/20/2022

Princeton Town Council designates Prospect Avenue as historic district

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Princeton Town Council designates Prospect Avenue as historic district

Charlie Roth and Madeleine LeBeau

At its July 11 meeting, the Princeton Town Council voted unanimously to designate Prospect Avenue as a historic district, after a nomination submitted by the Princeton Prospect Foundation in 2021.

NEWS | 07/19/2022

Princeton mathematician June Huh wins 2022 Fields Medal, becomes first recipient of Korean descent

Princeton mathematician June Huh wins 2022 Fields Medal, becomes first recipient of Korean descent

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Huh becomes the 13th Princeton-affiliated individual to win the Fields Medal. Previous winners include current faculty members Charles Fefferman and Manjul Bhargava GS ’01, who received the Medal in 1978 and 2014, respectively.

Huh becomes the 13th Princeton-affiliated individual to win the Fields Medal. Previous winners include current faculty members Charles Fefferman and Manjul Bhargava GS ‘01, who received the Medal in 1978 and 2014, respectively.

NEWS | 07/09/2022

USG approves six new members, discusses progress on mental health initiatives in summer meeting

USG approves six new members, discusses progress on mental health initiatives in summer meeting

Alison Araten

USG discusses organization reform, confirms new members, and reflects on mental health initiatives in their first meeting since the end of the spring semester.

NEWS | 07/07/2022

Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton University alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

NEWS | 06/24/2022

In wake of mass shootings, Princeton students, community rally for gun control

Lia Opperman

Following the loss of 21 lives in the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Princeton students and community members have come together, advocating for gun reform and rallying for the national movement against gun violence.

NEWS | 06/21/2022

Princeton students, alumni, community react to University’s dismissal of classics professor

Princeton students, alumni, community react to University’s dismissal of classics professor

Paige Cromley

While multiple students and alumni who spoke to The Daily Princetonian expressed relief that a professor who had engaged in a relationship with an undergraduate would no longer be part of the faculty, other University community members have written publicly in disagreement with the University’s decision and in defense of Katz.

NEWS | 06/20/2022

Family and friends remember Justin Lim ’25's passion and kindness

Family and friends remember Justin Lim ’25's passion and kindness

Sandeep Mangat and Annie Rupertus

Lim is survived by his parents Peggy and Yung Bong Lim ’87 and his brother Jake Lim ’23. He died at home in Chicago, Ill. on May 17.

NEWS | 06/17/2022

Faculty report recommends criteria for Princeton to evaluate companies for fossil fuel dissociation

Faculty report recommends criteria for Princeton to evaluate companies for fossil fuel dissociation

Tess Weinreich

According to the report, contributing faculty “sought to develop metrics, standards and algorithms such that they could be updated in future years and potentially translated to other industry segments.”

NEWS | 06/17/2022

University renames Marx Hall to honor Laura Wooten, the nation’s longest-serving election poll worker

University renames Marx Hall to honor Laura Wooten, the nation’s longest-serving election poll worker

Madeleine LeBeau

Wooten served as a poll worker for 79 years prior to her death in 2019. She was also a member of the University’s Campus Dining staff for 27 years.

NEWS | 06/07/2022

Architecture professor fired last year blames ‘cancel culture’ as Princeton cites ‘neglect of duty’

Amy Ciceu

On July 19, 2021, an eight-year saga came to a climax when Alejandro Zaera-Polo was terminated from the Princeton faculty. In the time since, the former dean of the School of Architecture has framed the story of his dismissal as a tale of “identity politics,” “academic authority,” and “codes of silence.” University administrators see it differently: The professor repeatedly failed to comply with policies, they say, and “damaged the educational interests” of students.

NEWS | 06/07/2022

Family, friends remember kindness and empathy in Jazz Chang ’23

Family, friends remember kindness and empathy in Jazz Chang ’23

Sandeep Mangat

Princeton student Jazz Chang ’23 passed away on May 13, in Princeton, N.J. Chang was 21 years old.

NEWS | 06/06/2022

Alumni discuss national mental health crisis, failings of insurance system at Reunions panel

Sandeep Mangat

Panelists included Larry Arata ’82, the co-founder of the Opioid Crisis Action Network (OCAN), Carinthia Bank ’17, who works as a therapist, Jennifer Balink ’87, the executive director of Kindred Place, Neha Uberoi ’12, a psychotherapist who counsels athletes, and Oona Miller Hanson ’97, who works with young people suffering from eating disorders.

NEWS | 06/01/2022

‘I felt like I had to be here’: Looking back at the first Reunions since start of COVID-19 pandemic

Bailey Glenetske and Lia Opperman

The University welcomed back almost 25,000 alumni and their families back to campus for Reunions for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable events include “The One and Only P-Rade,“ alumni-faculty panels and after-hours social events.

Princeton University welcomed back almost 25,000 alumni and their families back to campus for Reunions for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable events include “The One and Only P-Rade,“ alumni-faculty panels and after-hours social events.

NEWS | 05/29/2022

Q&A with 2022 Baccalaureate speaker, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp ’89

Q&A with 2022 Baccalaureate speaker, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp ’89

Hope Perry

Kopp discussed her senior thesis, which formed the initial idea for Teach for America, as well as criticisms of the organization, with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 05/29/2022

Wendy Kopp ’89 speaks on activism, service, impact at 2022 Baccalaureate Ceremony

Wendy Kopp ’89 speaks on activism, service, impact at 2022 Baccalaureate Ceremony

Lia Opperman

“For your generation that is more aware of and passionate about tackling injustice than any before, my hope is that you will recognize that your time is your biggest asset, and that driven by your values and the purpose of shaping a better future, you’ll be intentional and conscious about where to put your energy,” Kopp said.

NEWS | 05/27/2022

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