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Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

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Princeton admits record-low 3.98% of applicants in historic application cycle

Albert Jiang

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

Due to the number of students formerly in the class of 2024 who requested to defer their enrollment by one year over the summer, the total number of admits is around 20 percent lower than it would otherwise be in an ordinary year.

NEWS | 04/06/2021

NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

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NJ vaccine eligibility will expand to individuals 16+ on April 19

Anika Buch

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

The University has been prepared to be a vaccine distribution site and host on-campus clinics for community members since early January. However, it is still unclear if or when the institution will receive a vaccine supply to distribute to members of the University community. 

NEWS | 04/05/2021

NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

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NJ to expand vaccine eligibility on April 5

Anika Buch

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

As of April 5, the state of New Jersey will be expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to all educators and support staff at colleges and universities, including Princeton researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates who work on campus. 

NEWS | 04/04/2021

Nolan McCarty to serve as interim SPIA Dean

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Nolan McCarty to serve as interim SPIA Dean

Jasmyn Dobson

Mark Watson will step down as interim Dean of Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and Nolan McCarty — a SPIA and politics professor and former chair of the Department of Politics — will serve as the new interim dean. 

Mark Watson will step down as interim Dean of Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), and Nolan McCarty — a SPIA and politics professor and former chair of the Department of Politics — will serve as the new interim dean. 

NEWS | 03/24/2021

Committee considering fossil fuel divestment to release recommendations this May

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Committee considering fossil fuel divestment to release recommendations this May

Caitlin Limestahl and Drew Somerville

The University committee responsible for reviewing divestment proposals will submit its recommendation on fossil fuel divestment to the Board of Trustees this coming May, geosciences professor and Resources Committee chair Blair Schoene told attendees of this month’s CPUC meeting.

The University committee responsible for reviewing divestment proposals will submit its recommendation on fossil fuel divestment to the Board of Trustees this coming May, geosciences professor and Resources Committee chair Blair Schoene told attendees of this month’s CPUC meeting.

NEWS | 03/22/2021
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Reflection, support from Princeton community after Atlanta shootings

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Reflection, support from Princeton community after Atlanta shootings

Evelyn Doskoch

“Our Asian and Asian American communities are in so much pain right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23, co-president of Princeton’s Asian American Students Association.

“Our Asian and Asian American communities are in so much pain right now,” said Jennifer Lee ’23, co-president of Princeton’s Asian American Students Association.

NEWS | 03/18/2021

Princeton-sponsored travel to remain largely suspended this summer

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Princeton-sponsored travel to remain largely suspended this summer

Anika Buch

University-sponsored travel will remain suspended through the summer, according to newly-revised guidance announced today. However, the list of exceptions to the ban on travel will expand slightly when the new policies take effect on May 24.

University-sponsored travel will remain suspended through the summer, according to newly-revised guidance announced today. However, the list of exceptions to the ban on travel will expand slightly when the new policies take effect on May 24.

NEWS | 03/18/2021

Princeton announces summer thesis research to occur on campus, continuous housing available for select students

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Princeton announces summer thesis research to occur on campus, continuous housing available for select students

Anika Buch and Paige Cromley

The memo stated that the Continuous Housing program will be available to students who will be enrolled next fall and “face significant financial hardship and/or other serious extenuating circumstances that make it impossible to secure alternative housing during the summer months.”

The memo stated that the Continuous Housing program will be available to students who will be enrolled next fall and “face significant financial hardship and/or other serious extenuating circumstances that make it impossible to secure alternative housing during the summer months.”

NEWS | 03/17/2021

Princeton professors lead new alliance for free speech

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Princeton professors lead new alliance for free speech

Drew Somerville

The Academic Freedom Alliance is “committed to providing defense to members of the organization if they find themselves in a free speech or academic freedom controversy,” according to politics professor Keith Whittington.

The Academic Freedom Alliance is “committed to providing defense to members of the organization if they find themselves in a free speech or academic freedom controversy,” according to politics professor Keith Whittington.

NEWS | 03/11/2021

For COVID-19-safe food, Campus Dining undergoes a shift

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For COVID-19-safe food, Campus Dining undergoes a shift

Jack Allen

The return of over 2,000 students this spring has posed a tough task for Campus Dining, as dining halls had to be de-densified and service pared back to quickly process students through serveries. Senior writer Jack Allen speaks to Smitha Haneef, Assistant Vice President for University Services — as well as a few students — about how the University has handled the challenge. 

The return of over 2,000 students this spring has posed a tough task for Campus Dining, as dining halls had to be de-densified and service pared back to quickly process students through serveries. Senior writer Jack Allen speaks to Smitha Haneef, Assistant Vice President for University Services — as well as a few students — about how the University has handled the challenge.

THE PROSPECT | 02/14/2021

Admins discuss campus dining, vaccines, racial equity at CPUC Q&A

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Admins discuss campus dining, vaccines, racial equity at CPUC Q&A

Evelyn Doskoch

President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other administrators addressed a range of topics at Monday’s CPUC meeting, including updates on vaccination, dining options, efforts to fight systemic racism, contact tracing, and fall 2021 campus plans.

President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83 and other administrators addressed a range of topics at Monday’s CPUC meeting, including updates on vaccination, dining options, efforts to fight systemic racism, contact tracing, and fall 2021 campus plans.

NEWS | 02/08/2021

Following 10-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers receive employment offer through spring

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Following 10-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers receive employment offer through spring

Ellen Li and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

In early January, following a ten-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers were invited to work on campus temporarily to help distribute meals in food trucks and bring food to students’ rooms during arrival quarantine. They have now been offered employment throughout the spring semester. 

In early January, following a ten-month furlough, Restaurant Associates contract workers were invited to work on campus temporarily to help distribute meals in food trucks and bring food to students’ rooms during arrival quarantine. They have now been offered employment throughout the spring semester. 

NEWS | 02/07/2021

Annual State of the University letter addresses free speech, institutional racism

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Annual State of the University letter addresses free speech, institutional racism

Caitlin Limestahl and Katherine Dailey

In addition to outlining Princeton's expectation for full in-person instruction in the fall, President Eisgruber focused and reflected on Princeton’s institutional values in the wake of racial reckoning and political turmoil.

In addition to outlining Princeton's expectation for full in-person instruction in the fall, President Eisgruber focused and reflected on Princeton’s institutional values in the wake of racial reckoning and political turmoil.

NEWS | 02/05/2021

Major snowstorm on first day of classes causes campus closure

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Major snowstorm on first day of classes causes campus closure

Caitlin McNally

Campus remains closed for all non-essential staff as snow continues. Dining halls and COVID-19 testing facilities remain open, while classes have moved fully online and libraries, athletic facilities, and study spaces have closed.

Campus remains closed for all non-essential staff as snow continues. Dining halls and COVID-19 testing facilities remain open, while classes have moved fully online and libraries, athletic facilities, and study spaces have closed.

NEWS | 02/01/2021

Princeton postpones admissions decision date

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Princeton postpones admissions decision date

Anne Wen

According to a statement from the University, the Ivy League will announce results this year at 7 p.m. EST on April 6. Admitted students have until May 3, two more days than the usual deadline, to accept or decline their offers. 

According to a statement from the University, the Ivy League will announce results this year at 7 p.m. EST on April 6. Admitted students have until May 3, two more days than the usual deadline, to accept or decline their offers. 

NEWS | 01/31/2021

Dean of Faculty Sanjeev Kulkarni resigns, will return to teaching

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Dean of Faculty Sanjeev Kulkarni resigns, will return to teaching

Allan Shen

Kulkarni, who joined the University faculty in 1991 and holds the title of William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Electrical Engineering, will return to teaching and research.

Kulkarni, who joined the University faculty in 1991 and holds the title of William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Electrical Engineering, will return to teaching and research. 

NEWS | 01/28/2021

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