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Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

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Princeton to eliminate student contribution, cover entire cost for families making up to $100K

Drew Somerville

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

Beginning in Fall 2023, most families making up to $100,000 will pay nothing for students to attend. Additionally, the student contribution requirement of financial aid packages will be eliminated.

NEWS | 09/08/2022

Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

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Largest incoming class in Princeton’s history welcomed in Opening Exercises, Pre-Rade

Sandeep Mangat

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

Opening Exercises took place outside of Nassau Hall for the first time, instead of inside the University Chapel, as has been tradition since 1929.

NEWS | 09/07/2022

Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

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Former Princeton employee files religious discrimination lawsuit against University for COVID-19 policies

Brenden Garza

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

University Spokesperson Ayana Okoya said that the University “handled this former employee’s accommodation request fairly” and “in accordance with the applicable laws and internal policies.” 

NEWS | 09/07/2022

All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

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All students in Yeh, NCW allowed to move into fall dorms on schedule after construction uncertainty

Hope Perry

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Yeh and NCW will gain access to their rooms on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8:00 a.m., while first-years currently in other room assignments will be able to move in beginning at 9:30 p.m.

NEWS | 09/02/2022

About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

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About 20% of NCW and Yeh students are in temporary housing as construction delays continue

Hope Perry

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

About one-fifth of students living in New College West and Yeh College are in temporary housing while construction continues on the new residential colleges. All undergraduates will have moved onto campus by Sept. 3, at which point there is a possibility that over 200 students could be in temporary housing.

NEWS | 09/02/2022

University closes Sam Wang investigation, finds research misconduct allegations to be ‘without merit’

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University closes Sam Wang investigation, finds research misconduct allegations to be ‘without merit’

Lia Opperman

According to University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, all investigations surrounding Wang have been closed. Wang will continue normal teaching and research operations this fall.

According to University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss, all investigations surrounding Wang have been closed. Wang will continue normal teaching and research operations this fall.

NEWS | 08/30/2022
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USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

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USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

Annie Rupertus

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

NEWS | 08/30/2022

Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW may result in temporary housing assignments for half of each college

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Construction delays in Yeh College, NCW may result in temporary housing assignments for half of each college

Madeleine LeBeau

The University announced to students in Yeh College and New College West (NCW) that students who were assigned rooms in Kwanza Jones, Jose E. Feliciano, Grousbeck, and Mannion Halls may be assigned temporary housing “before moving to their permanent homes.”

The University announced to students in Yeh College and New College West (NCW) that students who were assigned rooms in Kwanza Jones, Jose E. Feliciano, Grousbeck, and Mannion Halls may be assigned temporary housing “before moving to their permanent homes.”

NEWS | 08/15/2022

UHS releases statement on monkeypox detailing isolation, treatment guidelines ahead of fall

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UHS releases statement on monkeypox detailing isolation, treatment guidelines ahead of fall

Anika Buch and Tess Weinreich

The email, detailing exposure, testing, and isolation protocols, as well as treatment options, marks the University’s first public acknowledgment of the virus.

The email, detailing exposure, testing, and isolation protocols, as well as treatment options, marks the University’s first public acknowledgment of the virus.

NEWS | 08/12/2022

Former ‘Prince’ chairman Robert Ruxin ’76 passes away

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Former ‘Prince’ chairman Robert Ruxin ’76 passes away

Allan Shen

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

NEWS | 08/02/2022

USG meets to discuss Yeh College and New College West construction delays

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USG meets to discuss Yeh College and New College West construction delays

Alison Araten

The USG convened on July 24 to discuss Fall Lawnparties preliminary plans, internal reforms to improve transparency, and hosted a forum to hear students’ concerns about construction delays.

The USG convened on July 24 to discuss Fall Lawnparties preliminary plans, internal reforms to improve transparency, and hosted a forum to hear students’ concerns about construction delays.

NEWS | 08/02/2022

“A coordinated regulatory dance”: Levine lab identifies new elements involved in genome organization

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“A coordinated regulatory dance”: Levine lab identifies new elements involved in genome organization

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Levine’s team’s work could have critical implications in treating a host of human diseases, from psychiatric disorders to cancer and diabetes.

Levine’s team’s work could have critical implications in treating a host of human diseases, from psychiatric disorders to cancer and diabetes.

NEWS | 08/02/2022

University joins amicus brief to uphold race and ethnicity in admissions policies

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University joins amicus brief to uphold race and ethnicity in admissions policies

Lia Opperman

The University’s Office of the General Counsel spearheaded the effort to join the amicus brief, with support from President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other senior University leaders, according to Vice President and General Counsel Ramona E. Romero. 

The University’s Office of the General Counsel spearheaded the effort to join the amicus brief, with support from President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other senior University leaders, according to Vice President and General Counsel Ramona E. Romero. 

NEWS | 08/02/2022

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

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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.”

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.

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

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‘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. 

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

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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.

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

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