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Fall semester to proceed as originally scheduled, whether online or in person

Fall semester to proceed as originally scheduled, whether online or in person

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Evelyn Doskoch

University officials considered “whether to postpone the beginning of the academic term until later in the fall or even until January,” but decided against such a decision.

NEWS | 05/04/2020

Claire Wayner ’22, Jessica Lambert ’22 named 2020 Udall Scholars

Claire Wayner ’22, Jessica Lambert ’22 named 2020 Udall Scholars

Anne Wen

The Udall Scholarship is a national scholarship awarded to sophomores and juniors focused on Native American studies or environmental studies. It is awarded, on average, to 55 students a year.

NEWS | 05/03/2020

Certain IIP internships converted to remote opportunities

Certain IIP internships converted to remote opportunities

Anne Wen

In an email addressed to the IIP student cohort on Tuesday, April 28, the organizing team explained that the office was working with existing partners to launch new virtual options. It will be up to the partner organization to determine if the internship can be completed remotely.

NEWS | 05/03/2020

PRINCO claims it prioritizes diversity. Experts want proof.

PRINCO claims it prioritizes diversity. Experts want proof.

Sam Kagan

Among the 260 individuals who earned over $1 million, only one was African American, one was Hispanic, and 30 were women, according to a source privy to recent information.

NEWS | 05/02/2020

U. announces tenure clock extension for junior faculty

U. announces tenure clock extension for junior faculty

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The purpose of a term extension for tenure-track faculty at the University is to “mitigate the effects of the current public health crisis on their research and professional development,” Hotchkiss said.

NEWS | 05/02/2020

U. commits $1 million to local COVID-19 relief efforts

U. commits $1 million to local COVID-19 relief efforts

Marissa Michaels

“The University is actively pursuing other partner organizations, especially those focused on helping local businesses,” noted a University spokesperson.

NEWS | 04/30/2020

Handstands, Hindi, and ‘Hamilton’: How Tigers pass the time in isolation

Handstands, Hindi, and ‘Hamilton’: How Tigers pass the time in isolation

Annabelle Duval

Princeton students have been using their time inside to hone their skills — TikTok dances, recipes, handstands, original music videos and plays — and develop new passions.

NEWS | 04/29/2020

Former U. president Shirley Tilghman to co-chair NJ commission on reopening economy

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“The role of the commission is to provide the best possible advice that we can to Gov. Murphy as we begin to plan for the relaxation of the sheltering order that has been in place for some time now, and the steps that need to be taken to re-establish the economy in the state,” Tilghman said.

NEWS | 04/28/2020

As Harvard pledges carbon-neutral endowment by 2050, Divest Princeton awaits response

As Harvard pledges carbon-neutral endowment by 2050, Divest Princeton awaits response

Rachel Sturley

“The announcement is a recognition that the endowment has an impact on the climate,” Divest Princeton’s Tom Taylor GS said. “It is a recognition of that really basic premise, that groups like us have been talking about for a really long time.”

NEWS | 04/28/2020

U. evaluates options for fall term, including online instruction

U. evaluates options for fall term, including online instruction

Sandeep Mangat

“What I want more than anything else is for us to go back in the fall, even if it means life on campus would change a bit, like everyone wearing masks,” said Emily Della Pietra ’23.

NEWS | 04/28/2020

Despite discounted summer housing, some students struggle to meet costs

Despite discounted summer housing, some students struggle to meet costs

Marissa Michaels

While the University substantially decreased rates, students in financial need reported difficulty meeting the cost amidst the pandemic.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

Graduate student union demands universal funding and enrollment-status extensions

Graduate student union demands universal funding and enrollment-status extensions

Claire Silberman

PGSU circulated a petition earlier this month calling on the University to lengthen all graduate student fellowships, benefits, enrollment statuses, time-to-degree deadlines, and international student support by a year.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

Johnson ’20, Sommers ’20 announced as valedictorian, salutatorian

Johnson ’20, Sommers ’20 announced as valedictorian, salutatorian

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Johnson and Sommers are set to speak at the virtual commencement ceremony, to be held on May 31, 2020. An in-person ceremony will follow in May 2021.

NEWS | 04/27/2020

Two full-time jobs: Princeton’s parent-professors adjust to a new normal

Professor AnneMarie Luijendijk and her kids at work

Two full-time jobs: Princeton’s parent-professors adjust to a new normal

Sofia Alvarado

Many Princeton professors now find themselves balancing their roles as educators with their new ones as full-time parents, forced to fill both roles at all hours of the day and night.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

Faculty discuss environmental policy in the era of COVID-19 before a virtual crowd of 200

Faculty discuss environmental policy in the era of COVID-19 before a virtual crowd of 200

Ngan Chiem

While the panelists acknowledged the pandemic’s severity, they remained optimistic about its potential to catalyze sustainable infrastructure changes and policies such as carbon pricing to combat the climate crisis.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

Student suing U. over expulsion for alleged Title IX violation will not be reinstated to finish academic year

Student suing U. over expulsion for alleged Title IX violation will not be reinstated to finish academic year

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

The student, under the pseudonym “John Doe,” sued the University on April 15, asserting that Princeton had violated Title IX, a federal law that bans sex and gender discrimination in higher education, by expelling him for alleged violations of the University’s “Intimate Partner Violence” policy.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

USG to survey undergraduates for Fall 2020 preferences

USG to survey undergraduates for Fall 2020 preferences

Caitlin Limestahl

“We want this to be a really comprehensive report so that student opinions are really being elevated as these big discussions are happening, of course keeping in mind that, ultimately, decisions rely on public health guidelines,” said USG President Chitra Parikh ’21.

NEWS | 04/26/2020

‘Letting go of the normal’: Princeton, pandemic, and religious life

‘Letting go of the normal’: Princeton, pandemic, and religious life

Patrycja Pajdak

Without access to their holy spaces, Princeton’s faithful have been forced to redefine traditions, adapt holidays, foster virtual community, and organize remote weekly prayer.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

UHS updates terms of Student Health Plans, expands COVID-19 coverage

UHS updates terms of Student Health Plans, expands COVID-19 coverage

Bhoomika Chowdhary

Insurance coverage on the University’s Student Health Plan (SHP) has been increased due to COVID-19, expanding both in and out of network coverage, in addition to telemedicine. While students appreciate the change, they feel the University could be more clear regarding the changes and the new policies.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

U. appoints new Dean of Engineering School

U. appoints new Dean of Engineering School

Christiane Konstantopoulos

Goldsmith is currently the Stephen Harris Professor of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, where she has worked for 21 years.

NEWS | 04/23/2020

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