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Princeton Town Council designates Prospect Avenue as historic district

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. 

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

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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

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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. 

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

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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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.”

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

NEWS | 06/06/2022

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

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.

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

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

‘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

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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.’

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

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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. 

“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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Dr. Anthony Fauci delivers keynote address at 2022 Class Day

Dr. Anthony Fauci delivers keynote address at 2022 Class Day

Gabriel Robare

Fauci, who has become a national figure during his time as an advisor to the U.S. government during the COVID-19 pandemic, spoke on the pandemic, the nation’s response to it, and racial equity.

Fauci, who has become a national figure during his time as an advisor to the U.S. government during the COVID-19 pandemic, spoke on the pandemic, the nation’s response to it, and racial equity.

NEWS | 05/27/2022

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275th Commencement ceremony celebrates the Class of 2022

275th Commencement ceremony celebrates the Class of 2022

Bailey Glenetske

1,234 undergraduate degrees and 655 graduate degrees were awarded; the graduates represent 49 U.S. states and more than 60 countries. Approximately 18 percent of the class are first-generation college students.

1,234 undergraduate degrees and 655 graduate degrees were awarded; the graduates represent 49 U.S. states and more than 60 countries. Approximately 18 percent of the class are first-generation college students.

NEWS | 05/25/2022

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Princeton dismisses professor Joshua Katz ‘effective immediately’ after U. investigation finds policy violations

Princeton dismisses professor Joshua Katz ‘effective immediately’ after U. investigation finds policy violations

Evelyn Doskoch and Paige Cromley

The decision follows last week’s reported recommendation for dismissal by University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and two separate University investigations into Katz’s misconduct.

The decision follows last week’s recommendation from University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and two separate University investigations into Katz’s misconduct.

NEWS | 05/23/2022

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Eisgruber defends free speech policy, discusses mental health crisis in annual alumni address

Eisgruber defends free speech policy, discusses mental health crisis in annual alumni address

Hope Perry

University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 also spoke on fossil fuel divestment, as well as possible future growth of University financial aid policy, in his speech. 

University President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 also spoke on fossil fuel divestment, as well as possible future growth of University financial aid policy, in his speech. 

NEWS | 05/22/2022

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Naomi Hess ’22 elected 2022 Young Alumni Trustee

Naomi Hess ’22 elected 2022 Young Alumni Trustee

Anika Buch and Isabel Yip

Hess was elected from a pool of three candidates to serve on the University’s Board of Trustees and represent the Class of 2022 during her four-year term.

Hess was elected from a pool of three candidates to serve on the University’s Board of Trustees and  represent the Class of 2022 during her four-year term.

NEWS | 05/20/2022

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