Professors are reacting with pleasant surprise to the news that the University partially reversed its decision to bar fossil fuel companies from funding research.
Professors are reacting with pleasant surprise to the news that the University partially reversed its decision to bar fossil fuel companies from funding research.
While some professors canceled class, encouraged students to vote, or allowed students to skip on Nov. 5, others held courses as scheduled. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students to gauge their reactions on how their professors are handling the U.S. presidential election.
While some professors canceled class, encouraged students to vote, or allowed students to skip on Nov. 5, others held courses as scheduled. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students to gauge their reactions on how their professors are handling the U.S. presidential election.
Between the hours of 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, over $10,000 of equipment was stolen from Jia Deng’s Vision and Learning Lab, located in the Friend Center. Six Nvidia RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) were stolen, and the theft remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Between the hours of 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, over $10,000 of equipment was stolen from Jia Deng’s Vision and Learning Lab, located in the Friend Center. Six Nvidia RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) were stolen, and the theft remains under investigation by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.
The unusually mild weather over the past month for this time of year has been a side effect of the worst drought on record for New Jersey. In response to these conditions, the University has adjusted its reseeding schedules and cancelled fireworks events.
20 students from Princeton College Democrats headed to Chester County, Pa. over the weekend to knock on doors just days before 2024 Election, as early voting in Pennsylvania was already well underway. Students felt the trip contributed to their sense of involvement in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5.
20 students from Princeton College Democrats headed to Chester County, Pa. over the weekend to knock on doors just days before 2024 Election, as early voting in Pennsylvania was already well underway. Students felt the trip contributed to their sense of involvement in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5.
On Oct. 3, the University walked back its commitment to halting funding from the fossil fuel industry, and announced that it would allow some companies to fund research that aims to improve the environment. Many students have expressed criticism of the change.
On Oct. 3, the University walked back its commitment to halting funding from the fossil fuel industry, and announced that it would allow some companies to fund research that aims to improve the environment. Many students have expressed criticism of the change.
The University announced Thursday that its endowment generated a 3.9 percent investment gain in FY24. However, the total amount in the endowment remains the same as last year: $34.1 billion.
The University announced Thursday that its endowment generated a 3.9 percent investment gain in FY24. However, the total amount in the endowment remains the same as last year: $34.1 billion.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is allowing students to only apply to one international internship this year, a decrease from years past. Additionally, the OIP cited concerns with rising expenses, and stated that they may be unable to send as many students abroad this year.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is allowing students to only apply to one international internship this year, a decrease from years past. Additionally, the OIP cited concerns with rising expenses, and stated that they may be unable to send as many students abroad this year.
The ‘Prince’ spoke to several community members who had mixed reactions on the Trustees’ decision to keep a controversial statue of John Witherspoon.
The ‘Prince’ spoke to several community members who had mixed reactions on the Trustees’ decision to keep a controversial statue of John Witherspoon.
This fall, Princeton launched new interactive accessibility guides that allow students, alumni, and visitors to see all accessible entrances, restrooms, elevators, and accessibility features in buildings campuswide. The guides provide information about accessibility features ranging from doorway widths to accessible restrooms and more.
This fall, Princeton launched new interactive accessibility guides that allow students, alumni, and visitors to see all accessible entrances, restrooms, elevators, and accessibility features in buildings campuswide. The guides provide information about accessibility features ranging from doorway widths to accessible restrooms and more.
Dean’s Date will no longer be the deadline for final papers, projects, and problem sets starting Spring 2025, with written assignments now being staggered across the final exam period. The decision comes as a response to student concerns regarding assignment pile-up and suitable travel arrangements around the holidays and breaks.
Dean’s Date will no longer be the deadline for final papers, projects, and problem sets starting Spring 2025, with written assignments now being staggered across the final exam period. The decision comes as a response to student concerns regarding assignment pile-up and suitable travel arrangements around the holidays and breaks.
Over the past two academic years, the University has spent over $73,000 replacing plates, bowls and cutlery that is taken by students from the dining hall. The largest expense has been the $44,000 spent on replacing 4,440 plates and 2,240 missing bowls.
Over the past two academic years, the University has spent over $73,000 replacing plates, bowls and cutlery that is taken by students from the dining hall. The largest expense has been the $44,000 spent on replacing 4,440 plates and 2,240 missing bowls.
Last weekend, several students discovered anti-Israel stickers around campus. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating this as a bias incident — the second one in the month of September. Earlier last month, anti-Palestinian flyers were found outside of Spelman Hall.
Last weekend, several students discovered anti-Israel stickers around campus. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently investigating this as a bias incident — the second one in the month of September. Earlier last month, anti-Palestinian flyers were found outside of Spelman Hall.
The University announced Thursday that it will resume accepting research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”
The University announced Thursday that it will no longer accept research funding from fossil fuel companies that fail to meet dissociation criteria. It will also “no longer publish the names of companies that meet the dissociation criteria and with which Princeton has had a relationship in the recent past.”
The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report has been published, and highlights an increase in liquor law violations and decrease in drug law violations and criminal offenses, as well as five incidents of fire. The report also notes some updates to the University statue of limitations for reporting offenses.
The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report has been published, and highlights an increase in liquor law violations and decrease in drug law violations and criminal offenses, as well as five incidents of fire. The report also notes some updates to the University statue of limitations for reporting offenses.
