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Nassau Hall becomes accessible for people with disabilities

Nassau Hall becomes accessible for people with disabilities

Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Summer renovations added a new entrance and elevator to make the 265-year-old building accessible to wheelchair users. 

Summer renovations added a new entrance and elevator to make the 265-year-old building accessible to wheelchair users. 

NEWS | 08/31/2021

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Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Sai Rachumalla

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

NEWS | 08/31/2021

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Eating clubs to be ‘members-only’ through mid-September

Eating clubs to be ‘members-only’ through mid-September

Evelyn Doskoch

Fall Lawnparties, which is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, will not be affected under the current policy.

Fall Lawnparties, which is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, will not be affected under the current policy.

NEWS | 08/30/2021

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First-years welcomed in Opening Exercises, joint Pre-rade with Class of 2024

First-years welcomed in Opening Exercises, joint Pre-rade with Class of 2024

Evelyn Doskoch

First-year students took part in several orientation traditions on Sunday, Aug. 29, including Opening Exercises, the Pre-rade, a barbecue dinner, and the Step Sing in front of Whig Hall.

First-year students took part in several orientation traditions on Sunday, Aug. 29, including Opening Exercises, the Pre-rade, a barbecue dinner, and the Step Sing in front of Whig Hall.

NEWS | 08/30/2021

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Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Naomi Hess

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

NEWS | 08/24/2021

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Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

Princeton announces policies on masks in classrooms

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

Students will be required to wear masks in the classroom, but fully vaccinated instructors may remove their mask for all or part of the class “at their own discretion,” according to new guidance from the University on Monday.

NEWS | 08/23/2021

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Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

Princeton faculty, students with unvaccinated children prepare for an uncertain fall

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“On the one hand, I’m really happy because I miss teaching in-person,” Alberto Bruzos Moro told The Daily Princetonian. “On the other hand, I’m worried because, you know, having a kid at home who is immunocompromised, it is a little concerning. At least until he can get the vaccine.”

On Princeton’s campus, Alberto Bruzos Moro is the director of the Spanish language program, slated to teach two seminars this fall. Off campus, he’s a father to an immunocompromised nine-year-old son.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

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‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

Ellen Li

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

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Inside Princeton’s vaccine clinics: The data on shots administered, and who received them

Inside Princeton’s vaccine clinics: The data on shots administered, and who received them

Evelyn Doskoch

In a total of 21 vaccine clinics held between April 29 and July 7, 2021, the University administered 7,930 doses of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

In a total of 21 vaccine clinics held between April 29 and July 7, 2021, the University administered 7,930 doses of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

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Princeton implements universal indoor mask mandate

Princeton implements universal indoor mask mandate

Evelyn Doskoch and Anika Buch

Masks will now be required for all students, regardless of vaccination status, unless individuals are working alone, in their own dorm room or suite, or actively eating or drinking.

Masks will now be required for all students, regardless of vaccination status, unless individuals are working alone, in their own dorm room or suite, or actively eating or drinking.

NEWS | 08/11/2021

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Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Your questions, answered: Administrators discuss fall COVID-19 plans

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

On Monday, University administrators answered student questions about the logistics of the Fall 2021 term in a Town Hall organized by Undergraduate Student Government (USG).

NEWS | 08/10/2021

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Princeton to ‘encourage’ mask-wearing for vaccinated individuals, stops short of mask mandate

Princeton to ‘encourage’ mask-wearing for vaccinated individuals, stops short of mask mandate

Katherine Dailey and Anika Buch

Given new CDC guidance around indoor masking due to the rise in the Delta variant of COVID-19, unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear masks indoors on campus. This rule will likely only impact a small portion of the population, with over 90 percent of employees and around 90 percent of students already having verified that they are vaccinated. 

Given new CDC guidance around indoor masking due to the rise in the Delta variant of COVID-19, unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear masks indoors on campus. This rule will likely only impact a small portion of the population, with over 90 percent of employees and around 90 percent of students already having verified that they are vaccinated. 

NEWS | 08/05/2021

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NJ enacts Laura Wooten’s Law, honoring former Princeton employee and record-holding poll worker

NJ enacts Laura Wooten’s Law, honoring former Princeton employee and record-holding poll worker

Naomi Hess

Named after Laura Wooten, who passed away in 2019, the law requires all middle school students in New Jersey to receive civics education. “She served as an inspiration for Princeton students, and we hope that she will now inspire generations of students across the state,” a University spokesperson noted.

Named after Laura Wooten, who passed away in 2019, the law requires all middle school students in New Jersey to receive civics education. “She served as an inspiration for Princeton students, and we hope that she will now inspire generations of students across the state,” a University spokesperson noted.

NEWS | 07/27/2021

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Princeton revises fall travel guidelines, permits 'feasible' domestic travel for undergraduates

Princeton revises fall travel guidelines, permits 'feasible' domestic travel for undergraduates

Anika Buch

Domestic travel will be permitted for undergraduate students in the fall semester, with the new guidelines taking effect on Aug. 23. However, University-sanctioned international travel remains suspended for undergraduates, with one exception for those traveling to approved Study Abroad programs.

Domestic travel will be permitted for undergraduate students in the fall semester, with the new guidelines taking effect on Aug. 23. However, University-sanctioned international travel remains suspended for undergraduates, with one exception for those traveling to approved Study Abroad programs. 

NEWS | 07/21/2021

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Princeton eliminates free telehealth coverage under Student Health Plan due to end of NJ’s ‘public health emergency’

Princeton eliminates free telehealth coverage under Student Health Plan due to end of NJ’s ‘public health emergency’

Evelyn Doskoch

Originally set to expire by July 31, the pandemic expansions of the SHP — including free telehealth and therapy — were eliminated on July 3 with the end of NJ’s Public Health Emergency. But many undergraduate and graduate students feel that this reduction in healthcare coverage comes too soon.

Originally set to expire by July 31, the pandemic expansions of the SHP — including free telehealth and therapy — were eliminated on July 3 with the end of NJ’s Public Health Emergency. But many undergraduate and graduate students feel that this reduction in healthcare coverage comes too soon.

NEWS | 07/10/2021

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Donald Rumsfeld ’54, former Secretary of Defense, dies at 88

Donald Rumsfeld ’54, former Secretary of Defense, dies at 88

Allan Shen

Rumsfeld, who served Secretary of Defense for both Gerald Ford and George W. Bush and was one of the key figures in the U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, has died at age 88.

Rumsfeld, who served Secretary of Defense for both Gerald Ford and George W. Bush and was one of the key figures in the U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, has died at age 88.

NEWS | 07/10/2021

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Princeton revises guidelines for fall, eliminates masking and social distancing requirements

Princeton revises guidelines for fall, eliminates masking and social distancing requirements

Katherine Dailey and Anika Buch

The University will return to mostly normal operations in the upcoming fall semester, including the elimination of the indoor and outdoor masking and social distancing requirements. Eating clubs will reopen, and in-person student activities will resume.

The University will return to mostly normal operations in the upcoming fall semester, including the elimination of the indoor and outdoor masking and social distancing requirements. Eating clubs will reopen, and in-person student activities will resume.

NEWS | 07/01/2021

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Class of 2020 to have in-person Commencement in May 2022

Class of 2020 to have in-person Commencement in May 2022

Naomi Hess

After a virtual Commencement in 2020, the Class of 2020 will be invited back to campus for an in-person Commencement, as well as a commemorative dinner and an in-person Reunions, in May 2022.

After a virtual Commencement in 2020, the Class of 2020 will be invited back to campus for an in-person Commencement, as well as a commemorative dinner and an in-person Reunions, in May 2022.

NEWS | 06/28/2021

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Princeton to investigate noose found on campus construction site

Princeton to investigate noose found on campus construction site

Katherine Dailey

In addition to the investigation, the University will hold a gathering on June 27 to reinforce shared campus values and condemn acts of racism. 

In addition to the investigation, the University will hold a gathering on June 27 to reinforce shared campus values and condemn acts of racism. 

NEWS | 06/22/2021

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Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

Amaney Jamal named next SPIA Dean

Jasmyn Dobson and Sam Pathak

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Jamal’s appointment comes after an extensive search to replace former Dean Cecilia Rouse, who is currently serving as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. She grew up in Ramallah, a Palestinian city in the central West Bank, and her appointment as SPIA Dean comes at a time of renewed focus on Palestinian lives, narratives, and scholarship with the latest iteration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

NEWS | 06/21/2021

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