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Coco Gong


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ChatGPT who? From nuclear fusion to fixing your fridge, students leap to build and innovate

After a slow start and a history of risk-aversion, undergraduate entrepreneurship has grown from a niche interest to a wider ecosystem on campus. As student entrepreneurs develop solutions across diverse fields, some are finding that the “next big thing” may not be a particular technology, but rather, the people willing to take the leap.


Seven people in black sweaters marked by orange class years cast votes into an orange ballot box.

Voters then and now: How different roads led to the same vote

Life experiences, social media, and the way to approach politics — much about presidential elections has changed for alumni who voted on campus in 2008 versus in 2024. The ‘Prince’ spoke to a range of alumni to understand the political atmosphere back then and how the alumni’s different paths led them to the same ticket this past November.

Life experiences, social media, and the way to approach politics — much about presidential elections has changed for alumni who voted on campus in 2008 versus in 2024. The ‘Prince’ spoke to a range of alumni to understand the political atmosphere back then and how the alumni’s different paths led them to the same ticket this past November.


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‘Innovation is alive and well at Princeton’: University researchers translate findings to start-ups

The 'Prince' sat down with University researchers-turned-entrepreneurs to discuss their experience translating their academic work into startups.

The 'Prince' sat down with University researchers-turned-entrepreneurs to discuss their experience translating their academic work into startups.


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Program on Science and Global Security exhibit, ‘the bomb,’ reflects on nuclear age

As the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ Program on Science and Global Security celebrates its 50th Anniversary, members reflect on the special exhibition, “the bomb,” which aims to increase awareness of the impacts of nuclear weapons and drive thoughtful policymaking.

As the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ Program on Science and Global Security celebrates its 50th Anniversary, members reflect on the special exhibition, “the bomb,” which aims to increase awareness of the impacts of nuclear weapons and drive thoughtful policymaking.


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From classroom to colosseum: Princeton’s role in reviving the modern Olympics

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.

In the 1890s, the first attempt at a modern revival of the Olympics was met with skepticism. However, a Princeton professor helped convince the United States of the games’ potential and recruited four student-athletes from Old Nassau to represent the United States in Athens in 1896.


A display cabinet with an exhibit on Asian and Asian American history at Princeton.

Alumni lead Frist exhibit commemorating 150 years of Asian and Asian American students

The exhibit “150 Years of Asian and Asian American Students at Princeton,” displayed in Frist Campus Center, looks to tell the often-overlooked role of Asian Americans in the University’s history.

The exhibit “150 Years of Asian and Asian American Students at Princeton,” displayed in Frist Campus Center, looks to tell the often-overlooked role of Asian Americans in the University’s history.


A group of Asian men and women holding a sign saying a4p gather in front of a podium and flag bearing the University seal.

‘We’re your alumni group’: A4P on supporting younger generations

The Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), the largest alumni affinity group of the University, is utilizing its expansive network and channeling its efforts to support current students. Hosting inclusive events, breaking negative cultural paradigms, and advocating for the Asian community as a whole, A4P strives to be a guiding force for the generations to come.

The Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), the largest alumni affinity group of the University, is utilizing its expansive network and channeling its efforts to support current students. Hosting inclusive events, breaking negative cultural paradigms, and advocating for the Asian community as a whole, A4P strives to be a guiding force for the generations to come.


A man uses a screwdriver to repair a football player’s helmet on the sidelines during a game.

Meet the man behind the Tigers’ athletic equipment: Clif Perry

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.

With a strong management philosophy and occasionally rainbow-dyed hair, Director of Athletics Equipment Operations Clifton Perry oversees the equipment for the University’s 38 athletic teams. The ‘Prince’ sat down with Perry last week to discuss his two-decade career at Princeton and the lessons he's learned along the way.


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Still no department guidelines as debate over institutional neutrality rages

While some expect academic institutions to speak out on contentious issues, others fear that in doing so, universities establish doctrines that stifle meaningful debate among members of their community.

While some expect academic institutions to speak out on contentious issues, others fear that in doing so, universities establish doctrines that stifle meaningful debate among members of their community.


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