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Six years before the Supreme Court decision, SFFA v. Princeton happened too

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Six years before the Supreme Court decision, SFFA v. Princeton happened too

Eden Teshome

Ahead of the Supreme Court’s decisions on affirmative action, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the University’s legal dispute with Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), which brought forward the two cases now before the high court. 

Ahead of the Supreme Court’s decisions on affirmative action, The Daily Princetonian looks back at the University’s legal dispute with Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), which brought forward the two cases now before the high court. 

NEWS | 06/28/2023

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

Packed Reunions features a service project and grand P-rade

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Masheke elected as YAT, 22 percent participate in election

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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