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Princeton recommends some staff work remotely until Jan. 31 as cases rise among faculty and staff

The overall campus positivity rate currently sits at just over 5 percent for the week of Dec. 25-31 and the campus risk status has been elevated to “High,” according to the University dashboard.

The overall campus positivity rate currently sits at just over 5 percent for the week of Dec. 25-31 and the campus risk status has been elevated to “High,” according to the University dashboard.

NEWS | 01/05/2022

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Princeton postpones arrival date for Spring 2022, prohibits travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro

Arrival to campus will be staggered between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23. From Jan. 8 to mid-February, students will be prohibited from traveling outside Mercer County and Plainsboro Township, unless under “extraordinary circumstances.” Wintersession 2022 will proceed with modifications.

Arrival to campus will be staggered between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23. From Jan. 8 to mid-February, students will be prohibited from traveling outside Mercer County and Plainsboro Township, unless under “extraordinary circumstances.” Wintersession 2022 will proceed with modifications.

NEWS | 12/27/2021

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Three Princeton seniors and two alumni awarded Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Princeton names 14 SINSI Scholars in program’s 15th year

“Once again, we had a spectacular group of candidates, deeply committed to service here and in their home communities. Their range of interests and experiences will be of great value to the federal government,” Co-Directors of the Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative Frederick Barton and Kathryn Lunney said in the SPIA announcement.

“Once again, we had a spectacular group of candidates, deeply committed to service here and in their home communities. Their range of interests and experiences will be of great value to the federal government,” Co-Directors of the Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative Frederick Barton and Kathryn Lunney said in the SPIA announcement.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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COVID-19 cases rise on campus, as peer institutions announce Spring 2022 plans

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.”

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.” 

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Princeton accepts early applicants to Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis Johnson '93 talks future of Roe v. Wade at PSRJ event

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Princeton moves finals online, mandates boosters for spring semester amid COVID-19 uptick

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

NEWS | 12/14/2021

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Invitation of author Abigail Shrier sparks campus controversy, Princeton GSRC responds with teach-in

After initial publicity of the event, Princeton students voiced concerns about the decision to bring a speaker to campus denounced by many as transphobic.

After initial publicity of the event, Princeton students voiced concerns about the decision to bring a speaker to campus denounced by many as transphobic.

NEWS | 12/10/2021

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Nassau Street businesses adjust to COVID-imposed shortages in labor market

The Daily Princetonian interviewed five local businesses to hear more about how they have maintained a workforce amid a national “Great Resignation.”

The Daily Princetonian interviewed five local businesses to hear more about how they have maintained a workforce amid a national “Great Resignation.”

NEWS | 12/10/2021

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Princeton expands ASL program, adds Deaf culture class

“I really hope that the increased visibility of ASL and Deaf culture on campus will help make Princeton more accessible and inclusive,” Buchholz wrote. “I hope one of the results of this is an increase in the number of disabled faculty members, staff members, and students.”

“I really hope that the increased visibility of ASL and Deaf culture on campus will help make Princeton more accessible and inclusive,” Buchholz wrote. “I hope one of the results of this is an increase in the number of disabled faculty members, staff members, and students.”

NEWS | 12/09/2021