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Financial Aid FAQ outlines three student budget plans for fall 2020

Financial Aid FAQ outlines three student budget plans for fall 2020

Silvana Nasim

On July 10, the University released a list of 26 Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions explaining how the system will work. Whether on campus, at home, or elsewhere, an undergraduate education will cost less than it did last fall.

NEWS | 07/19/2020

Eating clubs will close in the fall ‘for the first time in more than a century’

Eating clubs will close in the fall ‘for the first time in more than a century’

Claire Silberman

Dining and social activities, along with housing, will all be suspended for the first time since 1918, when many upperclass students left the University to fight in World War I.

NEWS | 07/18/2020

University Board of Trustees elects seven new members

University Board of Trustees elects seven new members

Paige Allen

The University Board of Trustees inducted seven new members this year, including Young Alumni Trustee Jackson Artis ’20. All University alumni, these board members will serve four to eight year terms.

NEWS | 07/16/2020

Alumni claim Keller Center censored questions about Palestine, guest speaker cites ‘time constraints’

Linh Nguyen and Anne Wen

Dr. Mitchell Schwaber ’86, the speaker at the event, told the ‘Prince’ the organizers’ questions were not addressed due to time constraints.

NEWS | 07/15/2020

‘All student organization facilities’ will be closed this fall

‘All student organization facilities’ will be closed this fall

Zachary Shevin

This includes all student group offices, theaters, and practice rooms — as well as Whig Hall, Campus Club, and the Student Publications Center at 48 University Place.

NEWS | 07/15/2020

Classics chair calls professor’s language on BJL ‘absolutely abhorrent,’ as Katz defends ‘blunt speech’

Classics chair calls professor’s language on BJL ‘absolutely abhorrent,’ as Katz defends ‘blunt speech’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“While I obviously disagree with my colleagues’ characterization of my essay, I respect their right to express their opinion,” Katz said in an email. “I ask only that they respect my right to express mine as well.”

NEWS | 07/14/2020

ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

ICE rescinds policy barring international students with online course loads following Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit

Zachary Shevin and Rooya Rahin

In a hearing held today, the Government agreed to rescind the Directive “on a nationwide basis” and return to previous COVID-19 guidence that allows students taking online courses to reside in the U.S. on F-1 visas “for the duration of the emergency.”

NEWS | 07/14/2020

Eisgruber condemns professor’s op-ed that called Black Justice League a ‘terrorist organization’

Eisgruber condemns professor’s op-ed that called Black Justice League a ‘terrorist organization’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

“Joshua Katz has failed to do so, and I object personally and strongly to his false description of a Princeton student group as a ‘local terrorist organization,’” Eisgruber wrote.

NEWS | 07/12/2020

U. professors, alumni sign controversial Harper’s letter on ‘justice and open debate’

U. professors, alumni sign controversial Harper’s letter on ‘justice and open debate’

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Professor Matthew Karp wrote that he signed the letter because “the restriction of debate invariably hurts those who lack power and makes everyone less capable of democratic participation.”

NEWS | 07/09/2020

Despite primary win, Rep. Watson Coleman to take action against challenger’s ‘offensive, improper, and potentially illegal’ tactics

Despite primary win, Rep. Watson Coleman to take action against challenger’s ‘offensive, improper, and potentially illegal’ tactics

Zachary Shevin

While many ballots have not yet been counted, several news outlets have declared Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Sen. Cory Booker victorious in their primary races.

NEWS | 07/08/2020

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Dean Dolan and VP Calhoun discuss new upperclass room draw, ICE guidelines, and potential gap year ‘lottery’ at open Q&A

Sandeep Mangat

Students will be tested immediately upon arrival and weekly thereafter.

NEWS | 07/08/2020

U. to file amicus brief supporting Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit against ICE amid new guidelines for international students

U. to file amicus brief supporting Harvard, MIT’s lawsuit against ICE amid new guidelines for international students

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit was announced early Wednesday morning, and comes in response to ICE’s new guidelines stating that international students studying at U.S. universities may not remain in the country if they are enrolled in exclusively online courses.

NEWS | 07/08/2020

International students with ‘full online course loads’ may not remain in the U.S., per new ICE guidelines

International students with ‘full online course loads’ may not remain in the U.S., per new ICE guidelines

Hannah Wang

Under the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP), nonimmigrant students on F-1 or M-1 visas “may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States” if they are enrolled in a school that will be entirely online for the fall semester.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

In open letter, faculty call for anti-racist action, diversity in decision-making

Marissa Michaels

“We call upon the University to amplify its commitment to Black people and all people of color on this campus as central to its mission, and to become, for the first time in its history, an anti-racist institution,” the faculty letter reads.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

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SPIA adds diversity course requirement and announces ‘comprehensive review’ of core curriculum

Omar Farah

In response to longstanding demands made by graduate students, SPIA will add a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” course requirement.

NEWS | 07/07/2020

Rep. Watson Coleman accuses primary challenger of ‘conspiracy to deceive’ public

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Zachary Shevin

The letter alleges that the McCormick campaign violated federal and state election law by creating “several fake websites, email accounts and virtual personas in an attempt to smear” Watson Coleman.

NEWS | 07/06/2020

First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

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First-years, juniors, and others meeting ‘stringent criteria’ can return in the fall, U. says

Marie-Rose Sheinerman, Zachary Shevin, and Claire Silberman

Some other students “doing wet-lab work” or other research that requires being on campus will also be allowed to return, Dean of the College Jill Dolan said in an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 07/06/2020

Andlinger Center renews five-year partnership with ExxonMobil, faces backlash from Divest Princeton

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Andlinger Center renews five-year partnership with ExxonMobil, faces backlash from Divest Princeton

Rachel Sturley and Tanvi Nibhanupudi

In the announcement, Lynn Loo, Andlinger Center director and professor of engineering, called the renewed partnership a “win-win,” which helps the Center to “reduce emissions globally while improving access to energy around the world.”

NEWS | 07/05/2020

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

Princeton Open Campus Coalition reunites to oppose required anti-racist training and teaching

Zachary Shevin

While the POCC believes anti-racist training and teaching requirements imperil free speech, several students felt these measures would promote open dialogue.

NEWS | 07/02/2020

Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Fall decision to come next week, U. says

Zachary Shevin

The University’s decision on fall undergraduate instruction will not come this week. In a statement to The Daily Princetonian, University Spokesperson Ben Chang indicated that the announcement will be made the week of July 6.

NEWS | 07/01/2020

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