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Cases among faculty, staff, undergraduates rise ahead of students’ return to campus

Cases among faculty, staff, undergraduates rise ahead of students’ return to campus

Anika Buch

According to the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard, faculty and staff cases have tripled and cases among undergraduate students have more than doubled in the past week.

According to the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard, faculty and staff cases have tripled and cases among undergraduate students have more than doubled in the past week.

NEWS | 01/12/2022

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Graduate student Xiyue Wang sues Princeton over actions during his Iranian imprisonment

Graduate student Xiyue Wang sues Princeton over actions during his Iranian imprisonment

Sam Kagan and Drew Somerville

Wang and his family claim personal injury due to the University’s negligence, with the University set to respond in court on Jan. 14. In an email to the 'Prince,' Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said, “We are surprised and disappointed by this complaint and believe it is without merit.”

Wang and his family claim personal injury due to the University’s negligence, with the University set to respond in court on Jan. 14.

NEWS | 01/12/2022

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University administrators discuss return to campus and COVID-19 protocols during Town Hall

University administrators discuss return to campus and COVID-19 protocols during Town Hall

Lia Opperman

Administrators emphasized that the policies for the semester remain “very much in progress,“ as students will be required to follow travel and social gathering requirements through at least mid-February.

Administrators emphasized that the policies for the semester remain “very much in progress,“ as students will be required to follow travel and social gathering requirements through at least mid-February.

NEWS | 01/05/2022

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Princeton recommends some staff work remotely until Jan. 31 as cases rise among faculty and staff

Princeton recommends some staff work remotely until Jan. 31 as cases rise among faculty and staff

Sidney Singer

The overall campus positivity rate currently sits at just over 5 percent for the week of Dec. 25-31 and the campus risk status has been elevated to “High,” according to the University dashboard.

The overall campus positivity rate currently sits at just over 5 percent for the week of Dec. 25-31 and the campus risk status has been elevated to “High,” according to the University dashboard.

NEWS | 01/05/2022

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Princeton postpones arrival date for Spring 2022, prohibits travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro

Princeton postpones arrival date for Spring 2022, prohibits travel outside Mercer County and Plainsboro

Anika Buch

Arrival to campus will be staggered between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23. From Jan. 8 to mid-February, students will be prohibited from traveling outside Mercer County and Plainsboro Township, unless under “extraordinary circumstances.” Wintersession 2022 will proceed with modifications.

Arrival to campus will be staggered between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23. From Jan. 8 to mid-February, students will be prohibited from traveling outside Mercer County and Plainsboro Township, unless under “extraordinary circumstances.” Wintersession 2022 will proceed with modifications.

NEWS | 12/27/2021

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COVID-19 cases rise on campus, as peer institutions announce Spring 2022 plans

COVID-19 cases rise on campus, as peer institutions announce Spring 2022 plans

Drew Somerville

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.”

“As peer institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford make decisions regarding the beginning of the spring semester, Princeton has yet to make any formal announcements about delaying the start of courses or making instruction remote.” 

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Princeton accepts early applicants to Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics

Princeton accepts early applicants to Class of 2026, withholds admissions statistics

Aidan Iacobucci

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

“We believe this decision will help us keep students central to our work and tamp down the anxiety of applicants,” the University wrote in an online statement.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Most study abroad programs canceled for spring 2022

Most study abroad programs canceled for spring 2022

Jenna Elliott

Programs in Kenya, Panama, and Italy remain approved to proceed.

Programs in Kenya, Panama, and Italy remain approved to proceed.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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Princeton moves finals online, mandates boosters for spring semester amid COVID-19 uptick

Princeton moves finals online, mandates boosters for spring semester amid COVID-19 uptick

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

Dean Dolan cited this “rise in our case counts just registered yesterday” as a reason for the University to take new measures at this juncture so that students would not have to stay on campus into Winter Break if they test positive.

NEWS | 12/14/2021

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110 students match with Princeton through QuestBridge

110 students match with Princeton through QuestBridge

Isabel Yip

QuestBridge match decisions are followed by single-choice early action decisions in mid-December.

QuestBridge match decisions are followed by single-choice early action decisions in mid-December.

NEWS | 12/09/2021

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Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Isolation housing nears capacity, case numbers decrease following return from Thanksgiving break

Katherine Dailey

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, 86 undergraduates and 15 graduate students were in isolation housing for COVID-19.

NEWS | 12/08/2021

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Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Dining halls less overwhelmed, though staffing challenges continue

Sandeep Mangat

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

Student workers have returned to dining halls this semester, easing some understaffing challenges.

NEWS | 12/07/2021

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Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Gift from Princeton trustee Effron ’84 allows mass expansion of American Studies program

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Sam Kagan

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

“The creation of this center strengthens Princeton’s voice in the global dialogue on the complex and diverse meanings of what it means to be America, and American,” Beliso-De Jesús said.

NEWS | 12/02/2021

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Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

Princeton continues support of DACA in new federal filing

Lia Opperman

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 and Microsoft President and University Trustee Brad Smith ’81 encouraged the Department of Homeland Security take appropriate actions to strengthen DACA. 

NEWS | 11/30/2021

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Princeton clarifies post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 restrictions, eating clubs respond

Princeton clarifies post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 restrictions, eating clubs respond

Bhoomika Chowdhary and Diya Kraybill

The new policies affect social gatherings, eating clubs, and international travel.

The new policies affect social gatherings, eating clubs, and international travel.

NEWS | 11/30/2021

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Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Princeton increases testing frequency, limits social gatherings amid Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge

Mark Dodici, Katherine Dailey, and Drew Somerville

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

Masking guidelines will also remain in place for the remainder of the semester as campus cases increase risk status to “Moderate to High.” Students will be required to test as soon as they return to campus, and to submit two tests per week for the remainder of the semester.

NEWS | 11/27/2021

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Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

Princeton sees semester’s largest uptick in COVID cases as students depart for Thanksgiving

Caitlin Limestahl and Drew Somerville

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

University-wide COVID-19 positive cases have spiked to their highest levels this semester, and multiple eating clubs reported COVID-positive attendees at events this past weekend, leading to concern among students leaving campus prior to Thanksgiving break.

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Lia Opperman

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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Life after accusation: Inside Princeton's Honor Code

Life after accusation: Inside Princeton's Honor Code

Marie-Rose Sheinerman and Claire Silberman

Every year, dozens of students come before the Honor Committee. In interviews with eight of the accused, we chronicle a story of spiraling mental health, institutionalized alienation, and renewed hopes for reform.

Every year, dozens of students come before the Honor Committee. In interviews with eight of the accused, we chronicle a story of spiraling mental health, institutionalized alienation, and renewed hopes for reform.

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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Princeton continues push to net-zero campus emissions by 2046

Princeton continues push to net-zero campus emissions by 2046

Kalena Blake

Amidst the backdrop of the University’s sprawling construction projects, the University is transitioning its energy systems to achieve a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2046. University staff and industry experts weighed in on how the plans will impact campus life and the energy industry as a whole. 

Amidst the backdrop of the University’s sprawling construction projects, the University is transitioning its energy systems to achieve a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2046. University staff and industry experts weighed in on how the plans will impact campus life and the energy industry as a whole. 

NEWS | 11/18/2021

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