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'How to Write a Song'
"How to Write a Song" was a Princeton Atelier course at the Lewis Center for the Arts taught by Paul Muldoon and John Wesley Harding where students explored the art of songwriting and performed in public. Read more.Cane Spree 2012
In a tradition dating back to the 1860s, freshmen compete against sophomores in a series of athletic events known as Cane Spree.'Playboy Architecture'
A group of Princeton University Ph.D. students have been involved in a research project led by Professor of Architecture Beatriz Colomina that looks at the influence of architecture on Playboy Magazine from 1953 to 1979, and the magazine's impact on architecture and design culture in the United States through its vision of a desirable contemporary lifestyle. Read more.Doorways of Princeton
These 20 distinctive doorways at Princeton University span more than 700 years of architectural styles. Read more.Class of 2011 offers advice for incoming class
"Do something new." "Start your thesis early." These were some of the words of wisdom the Class of 2011 left for the Class of 2015 before graduation in May. Read more.'Outside the classroom: Fashion design'
Senior Mary Adeogun is a molecular biology major who has a passion for clothing design outside of her academic studies. This video shows Adeogun at Princeton's Prospect House holding a fashion photo shoot for her portfolio. Most of the models and crew who helped with the shoot are also Princeton undergraduates from various academic departments.Architecture and independent work
A central feature of Princeton University's undergraduate education is the independent research requirement for juniors and seniors. In the School of Architecture, juniors take a design studio course each semester to meet the requirement. Read more.'Shirleypalooza'
At "Shirleypalooza" on Sunday, April 28, students paid tribute to Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman. Read more.Christopher L. Eisgruber named 20th president of Princeton University
Christopher L. Eisgruber speaks during an April 21 media conference following his appointment as Princeton University's 20th president, effective July 1. Read more.'Every Voice'
Upon the occasion of the "Every Voice" conference for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and ally alumni on campus, Princeton University alumni, students, staff and professors discuss the arc of LGBT life at Princeton over the last 50 years. Read more.'Drawn and Moving'
'Drawn & Moving: Animated Films from Japan' is a video series exploring the art form of Japanese animation. Movie screenings are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre in Wilcox Hall at Wilson College. The series is sponsored by Wilson College, the Japanese language program, the Major Choices program of the Residential Colleges, and Anime Manga Princeton.'Financial Aid at Princeton'
Studying engineering, playing basketball in the NCAA tournament, and traveling to Europe are just a few opportunities made possible by Princeton University's groundbreaking financial aid program. Read more.'A Princeton Story: Rafting Down the Mississippi River'
Princeton University junior Jackson Dobies experienced a summer of a lifetime last June after he was awarded a Martin A. Dale '53 Summer Award. Dobies rafted much of the length of the Mississippi River from north to south along with his older brother Justin, modeling the classic stories of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Read more.'Cynthia Lu: The Art of Computer Science'
Jingwan "Cynthia" Lu, a Princeton University fourth-year graduate student in computer science, is redefining the way an artist can "paint" with digital strokes on a computer. Read more.ECCO at Princeton
Jonathan Vinocour, a 2001 Princeton alumnus who is principal violist with the San Francisco Symphony, came back to campus with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra — known as ECCO — to perform with Princeton students. Read more.'International Eye'
Princeton students are showcasing their many opportunities to experience life abroad through an exhibition of photographs taken while participating in international programs. Read more.'With You'
Music major Tanya Tawengwa, a native of Zimbabwe, performs "With You" — the title song from her first CD, which hit the charts in the capital city of Harare — in Princeton's Richardson Auditorium. Read more.'A Princeton Story — Songs from the Heart'
Princeton junior Tanya Tawengwa talks about the many ways in which Princeton has helped her pursue her dream to become a performer. Read more.'We Heart Shirley'
This video compiled from photos and video clips submitted from campus and around the world shows Princeton alumni expressing their appreciation for President Shirley M. Tilghman. The video was played Saturday, Feb. 23, at the annual Alumni Day luncheon. Read more.'Cardboard Canoe Race'
Campus Recreation recently held a cardboard canoe building and racing competition where students were given 90 minutes and limited supplies to build a successful canoe. The pressure was on as the time ran down and supplies ran short. Here is a look at what happened.'Princeton Orange Bowl'
The annual Princeton Orange Bowl — or "OJ Game" — is an event in which teams compete to build the best virtual orange juice business. Read more.'Cunningham and Rauschenberg, revisited'
Princeton alumnus and professional dancer Silas Riener is teaching students Merce Cunningham choreography for two dance events. Read more.'Princeton Trees'
A photographic sampling of the tree species on the University grounds reflects the campus's park-like beauty. Read more.'Three Professors'
These three Princeton professors are inspirational instructors who are passionate about the courses they teach. Read more.'Insights With Martin Gilens'
Professor Martin Gilens discusses his findings about the influence of the affluent over government policy. Read more.Unlocking the Mysteries of the Southern Ocean
Climate Central interviewed Jorge Sarmiento regarding the Southern Ocean and his work to model its role in the carbon cycle. Read more.'Finding the Enduring Shield of Princeton'
The Princeton University shield appears in a variety of forms throughout the campus. Read more.'Devising Theater With Youth'
In a Princeton theater course, University students are working with children in an on-campus after-school program to produce a play. Read more.'Three Students'
These three Princeton students are pursuing their passions in distinctive ways. Read more.'Princeton Bonfire'
Princeton students, faculty, staff and alumni gather to celebrate the University's football victory over Harvard and Yale. Read more.'Sharing the Stage: Science and Art at Princeton'
Princeton seniors Anna Wuttig and Gary Fox talk about how they pursue their passion for creativity as they combine their interests in science and the arts. Read more.Program in Global Health and Health Policy
The Program in Global Health and Health Policy is an undergraduate certificate program in which students explore local and global health issues. See full video.'French Theater: Behind the Scenes'
Princeton students rehearse scenes and talk about the French Theater workshop led by Senior Lecturer Florent Masse. Read more.'Using Mid-InfraRed Lasers'
Five Princeton graduate students are leading a yearlong field research project using new laser sensors to measure pollutants with unprecedented sensitivity. Read more.Seven Parks
Seven parks lie within a 15-minute walk of campus. Read more.'Clash of the Colleges'
Freshmen put their college spirit and talents on display at the second annual "Clash of the Colleges" competition. Read more.'Princeton: Ivy and Espalier'
A brief visual stroll through campus with an eye for the poetic beauty that ivy and espalier provide to all who view them. Read more.Weapons of Mass Construction 2012
Princeton student-athletes participate in a day of service in conjunction with the Princeton Varsity Club and the YMCA of Trenton. Read more.PLOrk performs 'A Horde of Premieres and Pianos'
The Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk) performed seven new works in a show titled "A Horde of Premieres and Pianos" earlier this year. Read more.Ai Weiwei sculpture installation time-lapse video
Time-lapse images show the work involved in setting up the "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" sculptures outside Robertson Hall. Read more.'24 hours at Princeton University'
This video reflects how the appearance of more than a dozen campus locations evolves from dawn to dusk. Read more.Ethiopian Castles, Monasteries and More
Photographs by Wendy Laura Belcher capture castles, monasteries and more scenes from Ethiopia. Read more.'Chemistry at Princeton: Profiles of Young Chemists'
Graduate and postdoctoral students in Princeton's Department of Chemistry discuss their research in various areas of chemistry. Read more.'A Brief Drive Inside'
Take a glimpse of Princeton's inviting campus through a driver's view, which quickly captures more than 50 locations usually only seen by pedestrians. Read more.'Mapping Princeton'
Many of the ways Princeton has been represented: from maps to 3-D modeling. Read more.Looking Up at Princeton
Glancing sunlight accentuates Princeton's special sense of place. No detail has been spared to inspire contemplation and reflection. Read more.'Spirit and Celebration'
This video captures the many events that took place on campus leading up to and including Princeton's 265th Commencement, held June 5. Read more.Excerpts from President Tilghman's Commencement Speech
Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman emphasizes the value of a liberal arts education in her address to the graduates. Read more.Excerpts from Princeton Class Day 2012
Class of 2012 President Lindy Li, keynote speaker Steve Carell and Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman offer heartfelt and humorous words to the graduating seniors. Read more.Excerpts from Princeton Graduate School Hooding 2012
Keynote speaker and Princeton graduate alumnus George Will presents a playful "beer-centric" history of civilization to the advanced-degree candidates. Read more.Excerpts from Princeton Baccalaureate 2012
Author and Princeton alumnus Michael Lewis tells graduating seniors that luck plays an important role in success. Read more.Commencement 2012: Beyond FitzRandolph Gate
Meet 10 Princeton seniors who have made an impact on the world even before they departed through FitzRandolph Gate at the end of Commencement. Read more.'Goin' Back: Reunions 2012'
Each year, thousands of alumni return to Princeton for Reunions, where they learn, laugh and reconnect with their classmates and the University. Here's a look at this year's festivities.'Reunions Memories'
Dozens of Princeton alumni submitted photos via email and social media to be featured in a slideshow of Reunions memories before this year's fun begins. Read more.Engineering at Princeton
Engineering at Princeton has expanded while integrating seamlessly within one of the world's finest liberal arts institutions. Read more.'A Princeton Story'
The Alvarez siblings talk about their experience at Princeton. Read more.Princeton's Glee Club
One afternoon in April, 89 students in Princeton's Glee Club gathered to rehearse a Bulgarian folk song that tells the story of a girl trying to get the attention of a shy boy. Read more.Reaching Their Peak
Meet the Princeton students and kids with disabilities who meet and scale to new heights in the Peak Potential program.Alan Turing at Princeton University
Alan Turing, who earned a Ph.D. from Princeton in 1938, is considered the father of computer science. Read more.The Stairways of Princeton
The architectural details — such as stairways — on the Princeton campus come from a variety of traditions. This slideshow offers a view of some of Princeton's notable stairways. Read more.Humanities sequence at Princeton
Freshmen share their thoughts on a yearlong humanities course. Read more.'Welcome to My Dorm!'
Four Princeton students give an insider's tour of their dorms. Read more.I <3 Princeton
The Princeton University community shows its heart. Read more.Princeton Student Colony
Princeton Atelier launches the "Princeton Student Colony." Read more.Frogs + Forms
Jaewon Choi created a large-scale painting for her visual arts senior thesis show. Meanwhile, her physics thesis explores light emitted at the beginning of the universe. Read more.Roommates at Princeton
Freshman and senior roommates offer reflections and advice on the experience. Read more.Princeton's Cogeneration Plant
Edward "Ted" Borer, the University's energy plant manager, gives a tour of Princeton's cogeneration plant and talks about energy efficiency on campus. Read more.Women's hoops at the NCAA tournament
Follow the Princeton women's basketball team before, during and after the final game of their historic season. Read more.The ultimate programmable calculator
Princeton professor Carlos Brody is seeking to understand the mechanisms that control brain cells involved in short-term memory and decision-making. Read more.'International Eye'
Princeton students are showcasing their many opportunities to experience life abroad through an exhibition of photographs taken while participating in international programs. Read more.Extreme Visions
"Extreme Visions" examines two signature additions to the Princeton campus with contrasting styles: the modernist Lewis Library and the Collegiate Gothic-inspired Whitman College. Read more.Bringing new perspectives to campus treasures
Princeton's campus treasures are a rich blend of the old, the new, and the renewed, and like great thoughts, they weather time. Read more.A violin virtuoso pays a visit
Violinist Julia Fischer will make her Princeton debut Feb. 16 in Richardson Auditorium. Edward Skolnick '12 describes why her visit to campus is so special. Read more.Michelangelo: A Life on Paper
Comparative literature professor Leonard Barkan talks about words and sketches on Michelangelo's drawings. Read more.It's Swing Club, Baby!
The Princeton Swing Club, a collection of undergraduates, graduate students and local community members, gathers at the Fields Center to get their Lindy Hop groove on.Halftime retreat
Sophomores can attend a winter retreat to reflect on their Princeton experiences and to explore new ways to think about their upcoming academic and career choices. Read more.Art of Science 2011
The theme for this year's "Art of Science" exhibition is "intelligent design." Read more.The Sweet Life at Princeton's Bake Shop
The bake shop at Princeton University offers sweet treats made with a whole lot of love. Read more.Connecting at Princeton
Opportunities to experience genuine connection with others — in academic, extracurricular and social settings — abound at Princeton. Read StoryApproaching Art, the Princeton Art Museum
Museum director James Steward and others talk about the Princeton University Art Museum's new approach to displaying art. Read more.Color Play: Princeton in Fall
Dancing and tumbling in the wind, a fall leaf gives color to the beauty of the Princeton University campus. Read more.Putting the squeeze on batteries
Professor Craig Arnold is working to make lithium-ion batteries last longer and provide more energy. Read more.'Silence, Noise, Sound and Music'
Princeton music professor Barbara White leads a freshman seminar dealing with the elusiveness of quiet and blurring boundaries between everyday life and art. Read more.Remembering Princeton's veterans
Bronze stars have been placed outside the windows of Princeton dorm rooms that housed students who lost their lives in U.S. military service.Open Doors: Princeton Graduate School
Faculty and students discuss the distinctive qualities and traditions of Princeton University's Graduate School. Read more.'Fuente Ovejuna'
"Fuente Ovejuna: A Disloyal Adaptation," a student production based on real events in 15th-century Spain, will be performed at 8 p.m., Nov. 11-12 and 17-19 at Berlind Theatre. Read more.Faces of Princeton
Professor Jeffrey Eugenides talks about his approach to teaching writing to Princeton undergraduates and what he learns from his students. Read more.Freshman Parents Weekend
The Princeton campus welcomed hundreds of the freshman class's family members, so that they could see where the students live, learn and socialize. Read more.Princeton at 265
The independent spirit of Princeton's charter -- granted Oct. 22, 1746 -- continues to infuse the University today. Read more.Nobel Prize reception highlights
Princeton's Christopher Sims wins the 2011 Nobel Prize in economics with visiting professor Thomas Sargent. Read more.Helping Africa’s young leaders tap into networks
Princeton hosted an "indaba," or gathering, focused on creating a lifelong network of support among alumni of the African Leadership Academy. Read more.Weapons of Mass Construction
Princeton student-athletes participate in a day of service in conjunction with the Princeton Varsity Club and Isles Inc. Read more.Princeton's Opening Day 2011
Highlights from opening day events explore how the University frames the freshman class's forthcoming academic and social experiences, with an eye toward service. Read more.Summer reflection
The vivid colors and beauty of the Princeton campus come into focus during the summer months. Read more.Conversation With... Jeff Nunokawa
Princeton Professor Jeff Nunokawa answers questions sent via Facebook and Twitter about how social media affect teaching and literature, and much more. Learn more.Engineering 3-D sound
Engineering professor Edgar Choueiri has developed a way to play true 3-D sound recordings over regular loudspeakers. Read more.Global lessons from Princeton's microclimate
Professor Bou-Zeid is mapping the microclimate of the campus to better understand how local environments affect the global climate. Read more.Communicating science
Professors enlist the help of elementary school students to explain the science of communication behind sound waves and more. Read more.Princeton's involvement in global health
Faculty members and undergraduate students speak about Princeton's interdisciplinary approach to global health and health policy. Read more.She Roars: Conference highlights
"She Roars: Conference Highlights" captures the historic event, including photos and remarks from keynote speakers. Read more.Faces of Princeton
Professor David Spergel and Jared Crooks '11 discuss astrophysics and collaborating, as part of a video for "Aspire: A Plan for Princeton," a $1.75 billion fundraising campaign. Read more.Slideshow: Aim high and be bold!
A slideshow captures the many events that took place on campus leading up to and including Princeton's 264th Commencement, held May 31. Read StoryClass of 2011 reflections
Members of the class of 2011 reflect on their Princeton experience. Read more.Sounds of Princeton arch sings
For 70 years the sounds of Princeton's a cappella groups have been echoing in arches across campus. Read more.Reunions bring back Princeton alumni through the ages
From silent movies to HD video, the University Archives record Princeton Reunions. Read more.Hands-on filmmaking at Princeton
This spring Princeton students got hands-on production experience in 'Social Issue Filmmaking.' Read more.WOMEN: 50 years at Princeton University
'WOMEN: 50 Years at Princeton University' celebrates the history of coeducation at Princeton. Read more.Grand Challenges
Stephen Pacala, other faculty and students give an overview of the Grand Challenges Program at Princeton University. Read more.Moving: Poetry at Princeton
Poets from Princeton University talk about poetry and read their work. Read more.Welcome to Princeton's residential colleges
Students, college masters and staff members describe the importance of life in Princeton's residential colleges. Read more.Frick Chemistry Laboratory time-lapse
This time-lapse video condenses three years of daily photos taken during the construction of the new home of Princeton's chemistry department.Skate Night
A recent Skate Night event offered students a chance to ice skate late at night for free and to enter an ugly sweater contest. Read more.Eating Clubs at Princeton
Princeton's 10 non-residential eating clubs are a significant part of social life for many undergraduate students. Read more.Students' minds flower in winter
During winter, Princeton students forged trails among the many spots for study and reflection across campus. Read more.Mark Dancigers performs new music
Mark Dancigers, a Ph.D. candidate in music composition, performs his "Concerto for Electric Guitar and Orchestra" with the University Orchestra. Read more.William G. Bowen: Reflections of a University president
President Emeritus William G. Bowen reflects on his role in Princeton's history concerning coeducation, diversity, life sciences and more. Read more.Shotaro Makisumi dreams in cubes
Shotaro (“Macky”) Makisumi '12, who founded the Princeton Cube Club, realizes his dream of hosting a world-class Rubik’s Cube competition on Princeton’s campus. Read more.Conversation With... Edward Felten
Princeton Professor Edward Felten discusses the many ways technology and society intersect, as well as how students can combine academic interests. Read more.'Flock Logic' unites science and dance
Princeton professors Naomi Leonard and Susan Marshall combine the science of motion and the art of movement in a special course and two performances. Read more.Bill T. Jones's 'Continuous Creation'
Director and choreographer Bill T. Jones will discuss his seminal dance work and lead an open rehearsal with Princeton students Jan. 18 in the Stewart Theater. Read more.Mark Zondlo is up in the clouds
Taofik Kolade '08 reinterprets video shot by engineering professor Mark Zondlo and his team as they traveled in a superfast research aircraft mapping Earth's atmosphere. Read more.Student focus: 'Pre-rade 2010'
In this light take on the 2010 Princeton Pre-rade, students welcome the class of 2014 with University lore, sage advice and "cautionary tales" of local wildlife.Engineering after Princeton: Catherine Toppin
In this profile, 2002 alumna Catherine Toppin discusses how her Princeton engineering education helped prepare her for a thriving career as a patent attorney. Read more.Sustainability at Princeton
Student environmental clubs and organizations are essential partners in the University's ongoing Sustainability Plan. Read more about the recent open house and report.Sustainable sculpture contest winner
This time-lapse video shows the University League Nursery School team assembling its recycled toy sculpture, which was the winning entry in a Trash Sculpture Contest sponsored by Princeton's Office of Sustainability. Read more about the recent open house and report.Discover Princeton Environmental Institute
Stephen Pacala gives a tour of the University’s interdisciplinary center for environmental research, education and outreach. Watch the full video. Read more.Plastic electronics
Engineering professor Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo describes some of the potentially life-changing uses for these malleable materials. Read more.Eli Harari: Engineering after Princeton
SanDisk Corp. founder Eli Harari, who earned his Ph.D. at Princeton in 1973, describes how a successful inventor changes the world by pushing innovation. Read more.Polymers
Local middle school students help faculty members and graduate students give a hands-on explanation of polymers at Princeton's 2010 Science and Engineering Expo. Read more.Earth's last frontier: The atmosphere
Mark Zondlo and his team travel from pole to pole in a superfast research aircraft mapping Earth's atmosphere with a new laser-based sensor that measures water vapor. Read more.Dodgeball: Genesis of a tradition
Thousands of students turned out for the sixth annual Princeton University Dodgeball Tournament in Dillon Gymnasium this April. Read more.Springtime in Princeton
With graduates from the class of 2010 heading out into the world after their last spring at Princeton, this video looks back at campus during one of its most beautiful seasons. Read more.Taiko drumming seminar
Princeton ethnomusicologist Noriko Manabe and her students participated in a workshop with taiko drummer Kaoru Watanabe. Read more.Slideshow: Celebrating a beginning
A new slideshow captures the many events that took place on campus between May 27 and June 1 to celebrate Commencement and Reunions. Read StoryCommencement 2010
Princeton hosted a series of events and ceremonies highlighting the achievements of the Class of 2010, concluding with the University's 263rd Commencement. Read moreWeapons of Mass Construction 2010
More than 130 Princeton student-athletes participated a day of service in conjunction with the Princeton Varsity Club and Isles Inc. Read more.A Sympoh retrospective
Past and present members of Sympoh recall how joining Princeton’s break dancing crew has enhanced their campus experiences since the troupe's genesis in 1998. Read more.Community House's 40th anniversary
For more than 40 years, Community House has provided opportunities for undergraduates to tutor and mentor local students from preschool through high school. Read more.Art of Science 2010
This year's "Art of Science" exhibition was launched with an original score by Miracles of Modern Science, an orchestral rock band composed of recent Princeton alumni. Read more.Plasmas are hot, fusion is cool
The DOE Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory conducts research along the frontier of fusion science. Read more.The Princeton experience
Six students describe the Princeton experiences that they found most meaningful, including opportunities for learning, growth, leadership and service. Read more.Creative writing professor Chang-rae Lee
Novelist Chang-rae Lee, director of Princeton's Program in Creative Writing, brings the meticulous nature of his writing style into the classroom. Read more.Aha! Princeton!
Undergraduates discuss their favorite and most surprising academic experiences since being on campus, from international opportunities to blending disciplines. Read more.This is Princeton 2010
This year's benefit event highlighted the rich arts culture on campus, with performances by University musicians, singers and dancers at Richardson Auditorium. Read more.Odita discusses his mural, 'Up and Away'
Artist Odili Donald Odita discusses the many-hued mural commissioned for Butler College as part of Princeton’s public art initiative. Read more.Bridge Year Program
The 20 students selected for Princeton's inaugural Bridge Year Program have been transformed by daily life overseas in Ghana, India, Peru and Serbia. Read more.Artistry in Motion
Capping off Black History Month this February are highlights from a showcase by students, faculty and alumni as part of the Coming Back & Moving Forward conference. Read more.Materials camp for teachers recap
Some 30 teachers came to the Princeton Center for Complex Materials to conduct hands-on material science labs and learn more to take back to classrooms.Year of the Tiger
The Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Zodiac began Feb. 14. It seems Princeton and the tiger were destined to be connected -- the year the University was founded also was the Year of the Tiger. Read more.John Bonner's slime mold movies
Biology Professor Emeritus John Bonner's microscope films show the curiously collective nature of slime molds. Read more.Laura Forese: Engineering after Princeton
Laura Forese discusses how communicating openly at all levels helps her lead the New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. View more alumni videos.Eric Schmidt: Engineering after Princeton
Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses the need to embrace change, styles of leadership and why he chose to study at Princeton. View more alumni videos.Coming Back and Moving Forward
At the largest gathering of black alumni in the University's history, emotions overflowed as participants talked about Princeton's transformation. Event coverage. "Connect" initiative.The Philosopher Kings (excerpt)
Josue Lajeunesse is featured in the documentary "The Philosopher Kings," which tells the stories of eight janitors at U.S. universities. Special screenings will take place Dec. 9. Read more.Lisa Jackson: Engineering after Princeton
Lisa Jackson says problem-solving skills she learned at Princeton are crucial to her work as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. View more alumni videos.Princeton's commitment to sustainability
Princeton's comprehensive plan is having an impact on the University's ambitious sustainability goals. View the full-length video and the 2009 report.Jeff Bezos: Engineering after Princeton
Engineering alumnus Jeff Bezos offers new students advice and discusses his philosophy on innovation. View more alumni videos.Ge Wang: Engineering after Princeton
Engineering graduate alumnus Ge Wang talks about music, computer science and an application that turns an iPhone into a flute. View more alumni videos.Princeton's green roofs
Faculty, students and staff involved in a monitoring project are measuring the effectiveness of sustainability efforts on the newly installed Butler College green roof. Read more.Engineers Without Borders
Princeton’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders traveled to Kumudo, Ethiopia, to collaborate with villagers in building a human-powered irrigation system.Engineering a difference
Engineering professor Winston (Wolé) Soboyejo discusses his camel solar refrigerator project, which may improve vaccine delivery in remote areas of Kenya and Ethiopia. Read more.Sherrerd Hall
A time-lapse video produced by members of the Department of Computer Science compresses 29 months of construction into four minutes.Commencement Week 2009 slideshow
Additional photographs from selected graduation ceremonies are available. Read StoryWords of wisdom
President Tilghman, the valedictorian and the President's Awards for Distinguished Teaching recipients share words of wisdom with the graduating class. Read more.Voz Latina
Participants from across the nation gathered for a symposium on Latinos in America hosted by Princeton's Graduate School and Latino Graduate Student Association.Excerpt from Holger Staude's concerto performance
Valedictorian Holger Staude was one of three winners of the annual University Concerto Competition, which led to a featured performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor. Read more.Weapons of Mass Construction
More than 120 Princeton student-athletes spent April 5 working with the Princeton Varsity Club and Isles Inc. on a rebuilding and beautification project in Hamilton, NJ. Read more.2009 Art of Science competition
The 2009 Art of Science competition highlights scientific images created during the course of research projects. Read more.Keller Center: My idea of a better world
The Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education focuses on preparing Princeton students to be leaders in an increasingly complex society. Read more.Princeton: Discovery, inspiration, evolution
Undergraduates discuss what they have brought to the University community, and how they have changed since being on campus. Read more.This is Princeton 2009
The benefit event highlighted the rich arts culture on campus, with performances by University musicians, singers and dancers at Richardson Auditorium. Read more.Recap: Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition
The Princeton Autonomous Vehicle Engineering team designed and created unmanned vehicles for the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition. Read more.Pitching ideas at TigerLaunch
The final day of this year's TigerLaunch Business Plan Competition, to be held Feb. 21, is the culmination of a business idea pitching competition that began in December. Read more.Behind the Candela exhibit
Engineering assistant professor Maria Garlock describes how Princeton students helped research and build models for an exhibition on architect Félix Candela. Read more.Science Olympiad comes to Princeton
Teams from 16 middle schools and 17 high schools honed their engineering know-how in the regional Science Olympiad tournament hosted by Princeton.Engineering our future
Princeton professors Ed Felten, Ron Weiss and Yin Lu Young describe how their cutting-edge research today can positively influence the future. View all Giving to Princeton videos.Lewis Library construction time lapse
This time-lapse video shows four years of construction on the Frank Gehry-designed Lewis Library, which opened this fall. Read the opening-day story.Campaign '08: The Aftermath
Scholars of politics and public affairs examine the results of the 2008 presidential election in a roundtable discussion at Princeton Nov. 5. Watch the full panel on WebMedia.701 Carnegie groundbreaking
Representatives from the University, West Windsor Township and other groups took part in a ceremony for the future home of Princeton's Office of Information Technology and treasurer's office.The new Butler College
A slideshow explores the Butler College construction project and the impact of the new dorms, expected to open in fall 2009. Read story. View all Giving to Princeton videos.Crossing the Lines: Kashmir, Pakistan, India
Zia Mian and Pervez Hoodbhoy explore the disputed territory of Kashmir. A full-length version is available on the Princeton YouTube channel. Read StoryPrinceton's Paul Krugman wins Nobel in economics
Paul Krugman was greeted with a standing ovation in Robertson Hall Oct. 13. Read story. Watch the full press conference on Princeton's YouTube Channel.Princeton Laptop Orchestra
Professors Dan Trueman and Perry Cook lead a project in which students create computer-based instruments that are integrated into conventional music-making contexts. Visit PLOrk's website.Michael Eric Dyson keynote speech excerpt
Michael Eric Dyson, a prominent sociologist at Georgetown University, gave one of three keynote speeches at Princeton's "Coming Back and Moving Forward" black alumni conference, which took place Oct. 22-24. Dyson read from his forthcoming book "Presidential Race: Barack Obama and Blackness in America," which analyzes the decisions President Barack Obama made handling race during the campaign. Read more.Eddie Glaude keynote speech excerpt
Center for African American Studies chair Eddie Glaude gave one of three keynote speeches at Princeton's "Coming Back and Moving Forward" black alumni conference, which took place Oct. 22-24. Glaude's lecture, "America Looks Back: How Will We Move Forward?" called on the audience to re-examine how the past affects the present. Read more.Cornel West keynote speech excerpt
Cornel West, the Class of 1943 University Professor in the Center for African American Studies, gave one of three keynote speeches at Princeton's "Coming Back and Moving Forward" black alumni conference, which took place Oct. 22-24. West spoke about his newly released memoir, "Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud." Read more.Looking Forward (excerpt)
Attendees at the "Coming Back and Moving Forward" black alumni conference Oct. 22-24 will have a chance to view the full documentary, "Looking Forward," by Melvin McCray '74. Read more.Masterworks for the Zen flute
Students have the opportunity to learn to play the Japanese bamboo flute from visiting fellow Riley Lee, the first non-Japanese to attain the rank of shakuhachi grand master. Read more.Financial aid program provides access, affordability
Financial Aid Director Robin Moscato answers frequently asked questions about Princeton's landmark no-loan policy. Read story.Financial Aid Estimator Tour
Robin Moscato introduces four videos using the aid estimator to show how undergraduate applicants' families at varying income levels may qualify for grant aid. Watch the videos.Outdoor Action Sustainability Initiative
Students at an Outdoor Action rock climb discuss learning about sustainability in the wilderness as members of the first "eco-trip."Read story.
OIT Expressions
The second annual OIT Expressions fine arts and crafts exhibit was on display in the Lucas Gallery at 185 Nassau Street through July 13.President Tilghman on energy and the environment
President Shirley M. Tilghman comments on Princeton's focus on energy and the environment.Annual Giving: Job One
Annual Giving is a vital part of the five-year, University-wide campaign entitled Aspire: A Plan for Princeton. View the full video here.Commencement 2008
Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman and graduating students reflect on their time together, preparing for a world in which the only constant is change. Read Story'Iron Tiger' final showdown
This clip introduces the Iron Tiger showdown, in which Dining Services chefs showed off their culinary prowess. The top teams competed during Fristfest. View the full video at WebMedia.Inspiring efforts to improve race relations
Winners of the 2008 Princeton Prize in Race Relations present their projects at the first-ever Princeton Prize Symposium on Race. Read StoryRodríguez-Iturbe discusses new fish biodiversity model
This interview is based on a paper published in the journal Nature on May 8, 2008. Read moreEye of the Tiger: Christian Staehely
An excerpt from the Princeton Athletics video series featuring scholar athletes.'Iron Tigers' chef showdown
The University's culinary artists put their skills and creativity to the test in Dining Services' "Iron Tigers" competition. The two top teams will compete during Fristfest at 1 p.m. Friday, May 2.Robert F. Goheen, Princeton president emeritus, dies
Goheen, president from 1957 to 1972 during a period of transformative growth and change, died March 31. Read StoryDevoted to the arts: Combining creative, academic pursuits
Julia Brav is one of three students profiled who have incorporated the arts into their Princeton experiences. Read StoryEngineering school's growth targets societal needs
H. Vincent Poor, dean of the engineering school, is focused on four priority areas for the school's continued growth. Read StoryFlight over Princeton
Take an aerial tour over portions of Princeton University's main campus.Financial Aid Director Moscato on Princeton's ground-breaking program
Financial Aid Director Robin Moscato comments on Princeton's ground-breaking financial aid program for undergraduate students.Devoted to the arts: Kelvin Dinkins
Kelvin Dinkins spends as much time working on tour schedules as rehearsing solos as the president of the Triangle Club, the University’s oldest theater group.Read Story