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COVID-19 Information

All faculty, staff, and students, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering indoors in buildings occupied by the University. Exceptions to this requirement include working alone in a room or cubicle or when actively eating or drinking. Please check the University COVID Resources page for the most up-to-date information.

University Covid Resources

Paul Muldoon and inset of box set of book he co-authored with Paul McCartney

Paul Muldoon has collaborated with Paul McCartney on one of the season’s big books

‘I found myself being surprised again and again,’ says the Princeton poet, editor of Sir Paul’s 900-page ‘The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present’

As U.N. climate summit opens, Princeton experts identify priorities going in and global actions going forward.

Princeton has been at the forefront of climate change research for more than a half-century. As the Glasgow COP26 opens, some of Princeton’s many experts — scientists and scholars who are devoting their careers to environmental solutions — are speaking to the moment.

Research

Princeton scientists identify genes behind tusklessness in African elephants facing poaching pressure.

Observers in areas with heavy poaching had previously noticed an increased incidence of African elephants without their iconic tusks. But until now there has been no direct genetic evidence indicating how this was happening, or why the trait was occurring exclusively in female elephants.

Innovation

Princeton's 2021 Nobel Prize winners

The week of Oct. 4-11, 2021, was extraordinary in Princeton's Nobel Prize history, with five new laureates from the University community.

#VentureForward

Princeton launches Venture Forward, a campaign focused on the University's core values that seeks to move us from the present to the possible.

Dare to Venture

University News

Princeton's David McComas among honorees for Earth, planetary and space science advances

‘No off years.’ Princetonians encourage college students to be more civically active

Princeton’s endowment returns continue to support University mission and impact

Turning 'gee-whiz ideas' into reality at Nobel Laureate Dave MacMillan's latest PCI Symposium

Tullis Onstott, innovative geologist, explorer of subsurface life, and revered 'gentle soul,' dies at 66

Princeton-led studies boost CRISPR gene-editing prospects

Princeton provides annual update on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

As part of the University-wide effort to combat systemic racism, Princeton has published its first annual report highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion work across campus. The report provides a snapshot of projects, programs and initiatives during the 2020-21 academic year, and also includes demographic and climate data about students, staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars.

Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental research at Princeton is addressing the world's challenges.

Research groups across the University are making pivotal contributions across the spectrum of environmental issues. The Princeton Environmental Research portal tracks the full scope of activity arising out of more than a dozen different academic units, from physical, biological and applied sciences to art, architecture, psychology, policy and more.

Research

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Upcoming Events

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Mindfulness Meditation

Nov 4

12:30 p.m.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Thursday, 12.30pm, Murray-Dodge 104 A weekly breathing meditation session led by Dean Matt Weiner. A healthy lunch is provided. Open to…

Special Events, Wellness

After Noon Concert Series presents Steven Patchel

Nov 4

Chapel

12:30 p.m.

AFTER NOON CONCERT SERIES Thursday, 12.30-1pm, University Chapel Performing this week is Steven Patchel, Immanuel Episcopal Church, Highlands, Wilmington, DE…

Special Events, Music

Decolonizing the Business Curriculum: Insights from Africana History & Philosophy

Nov 4

12:30 p.m.

Join the Keller Center in welcoming Dr. Leon C. Prieto from Clayton State University. His lecture is part of our initiative to examine the history and legacy…

Talks, RSVP Required

Piranesi Exhibit - 3 p.m. public reservation (multiple dates available)

Nov 4

3:00 p.m.

Reservations are required for the public only. Princeton University ID holders with building access do not need to make a reservation and can visit the…

Community

Piranesi Exhibit - 4 p.m. public reservation (multiple dates available)

Nov 4

4:00 p.m.

Reservations are required for the public only. Princeton University ID holders with building access do not need to make a reservation and can visit the…

Community

Qur'anic Study Circle

Nov 4

5:00 p.m.

QUR’ANIC STUDY CIRCLE Thursday, 5pm, Murray-Dodge 308 A space to study the Quran together in English with a line-by-line reading, commentary, and discussion…

Special Events, Religious

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Study at Princeton

Our approach to learning combines the best aspects of a great research university and an outstanding liberal arts college.

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Work at Princeton

Every employee has the opportunity to make an impact supporting our mission of teaching and research.