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Joe Kawalec in a forest, carrying camera equipment

The 'hidden' life of an ecosystem engineer

For his senior thesis, Joe Kawalec studies the advantages of the downy woodpecker’s natural camouflage.

Princeton’s 2021 Commencement marks occasion to celebrate achievements and reflect on challenges of last year.

In his Commencement address, President Eisgruber encouraged students to forge a common good and ‘build genuine community.’

University News

Princeton will require employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine; updates public health policies for summer and fall.

Princeton University will require that all faculty, staff, researchers, appointed visiting faculty and researchers, temporary employees, and independent contractors (i.e., individuals working alongside with or providing services to students and employees) receive and provide proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or World Health Organization.

University News

Princeton University widens net-zero goals and lays out dissociation process to advance action on climate change.

The Board of Trustees adopts measures to evaluate Princeton’s dissociation from fossil fuel companies that are in conflict with its sustainability goals and commits to a net-zero endowment.

University News

Strother named assistant vice president for public safety.

Kenneth Strother Jr., director of operations in Princeton University's Department of Public Safety (DPS), has been named assistant vice president for public safety, effective June 1.

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University News

A better understanding of 'wet markets' is key to safeguarding human health and biodiversity

Graduate students Musslick and Ristroph named Schmidt Science Fellows

Ibeh named Princeton’s associate vice president for capital projects

‘Language and Migration’ symposium explores critical issue of ‘language justice’

Gene Andrew Jarrett named Princeton’s next dean of the faculty

Board approves faculty appointments

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.

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

Upcoming Virtual Events

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Weekday Meditation with Dean Matthew Weiner - Virtual Event

Jun 14

4:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join us for a ten minute mediation each weekday (Monday - Friday) lead by Dean Matt Weiner, Associate Dean of Religious Life. Please…

Special Events, Wellness

Gilbert Lecture: A Conversation on Equity, Ethics and Technology

Jun 15

11:00 a.m.

Toni Townes-Whitley ’85 President, U.S. Regulated Industries, Microsoft and Ruha Benjamin Professor of African American Studies

Special Events, Talks

Shanti in Place with Vineet Chander, Assistant Dean, Hindu Life - Virtual Event

Jun 15

12:00 p.m.

This is a weekly virtual Sanga to help one another stay grounded, navigate our anxiety, and maintain perspective. We begin with a short guided meditation, and…

Special Events, Religious

Government Supports Financial Literacy with Wealth of Resources (online)

Jun 15

2:00 p.m.

Many different Federal Agencies have information, calculators, and tool kits for assisting in educating citizens about financial literacy. This session will…

Community, Workshops

Forward Fest "Thinking Forward: Bringing Themes Together"

Jun 16

4:00 p.m.

Over the course of A Year of Forward Thinking, Princeton researchers and alumni alike have shared the ideas that are motivating progress and transforming their…

Music Meditation with Ruth Cunningham - Virtual Event

Jun 16

5:30 p.m.

Please join us online for Music Meditation with Ruth Cunningham - a founding member of the world renowned vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 and a sound healing…

Special Events, Music

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