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Spring 2021 Information

Please visit spring2021.princeton.edu and covid.princeton.edu for details and information about the spring semester 2021 and public health guidance.

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Acot mixes engineering and neuroscience to better understand head injuries

Princeton senior Gabbie Acot's thesis research holds the potential to improve our knowledge about concussions.

Quantum science, particle physics and nanoscale motors awarded support from Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Tech Fund.

New quantum materials that promise to propel the communications of the future, an AI-driven search to uncover the fundamental laws of physics, and a project to build biomolecular motors have been selected for funding through the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund.

Award

Princeton adopts plan to support more diverse-owned businesses, broaden pool of University suppliers .

The University works with diverse-owned businesses whose services range from construction to computing. However, the new Supplier Diversity Action Plan sets out to do more. The plan builds on the Office of Finance and Treasury's existing program and is part of a larger University initiative to address systemic racism.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taishi Nakase selected as Princeton valedictorian, Lucy Wang named salutatorian.

Commencement for the Class of 2021 will take place at Princeton Stadium on Sunday, May 16. Nakase and Wang are expected to give remarks at the ceremony.

Award

University hosts ongoing public vaccine clinics .

Princeton University is hosting a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will be available to everyone 16 or older who lives, works or studies in New Jersey.

University News

Dale Awards allow students to pursue independent post-graduation and summer projects

Eleven students win 2021 Spirit of Princeton Award for service, contributions to campus life

Phi Beta Kappa chapter honors Reimitz, Russakovsky with teaching awards

Princeton students' desire to improve campus tours leads to successful start-up company

Princeton Research Day 2021 reveals a Tiger research mission at full roar

Welcome website for Class of 2025 available

An update on Princeton’s ongoing efforts to address systemic racism.

Last summer, the University announced an initiative to address America’s record of structural inequality and racism as well as Princeton’s place in that history. Now, the University is providing an interim update on these ongoing efforts. An annual report will be released this fall.

Diversity & Inclusion

Trustee-level ad hoc committee develops principles to govern decisions about naming, renaming and changing iconography .

The principles on naming and renaming will govern questions about when and under what circumstances it might be appropriate for the University to remove or contextualize the names and representations of individuals present on Princeton's campus.

Diversity & Inclusion

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Upcoming Virtual Events

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Weekly Meditation - Virtual Event

May 13

12:30 p.m.

All are welcome to join this weekly meditation led by Dean Matt Weiner, Associate Dean of Religious Life. The link for this event is here. Meditation starts at…

Special Events, Wellness

Highlight Seminar Series: Todd Brady, Intel Corporation

May 13

12:30 p.m.

"The Digital Carbon Footprint is Growing, or Is It?" The intersection of digitalization and climate change, examined from the lens of the world’s largest…

Sustainable Energy, Technology and Society

Virtual Eid with the Muslim Life Program - Virtual Event

May 13

1:00 p.m.

MLP Virtual Eid Program Celebrate Eid ul-Fitr with Princeton Muslim Life Program! All are welcome to join our virtual program beginning at 1 pm: 1:00 PM:…

Special Events, Religious

Spring Dance Festival — May

May 13

8:00 p.m.

Thirteen Princeton dance seniors perform a filmed program of newly created solos, duets and ensemble works by professional guest choreographers. FREE and open…

Online Jummah Gathering - Virtual Event

May 14

1:00 p.m.

Join our Jummah Gathering - listen to a recitation of Surah Kahf, a spiritual reminder, a communal supplication, soulful chanting, and call to prayer. (1 hr,…

Special Events, Religious

Bioengineering Colloquium: Being a Journal Editor with Nature Portfolio

May 14

4:00 p.m.

The Nature family of journals encompasses over 50 publications covering the life, physical, clinical, and social sciences. Each is editorially independent and…

Chemical and Biological Engineering, Bioengineering Colloquium

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