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Dancing on air: Princeton's men bound for Sweet 16

In a season for the history books, Princeton’s men’s and women’s teams both roared into Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament. The men now advance to the Sweet 16 after taking down Missouri Saturday. They play Creighton 9 p.m. Friday in Louisville.

'Let the archive tell you what the story is’

How Princeton scholar Autumn Womack curated her critically acclaimed exhibition about Toni Morrison’s creative process — and invited other thinkers and artists to come build their own stories from the Toni Morrison Papers at Princeton University Library.

What Einstein would think of Pi Day. Plus: Princeton players and pep squads play 'March Mathness'.

We talked to historian of science Michael Gordin about Einstein's life and times, his achievements, and his involvement with the monumental issues of his day. On the lighter side of Pi Day, we challenged some basketball players and boosters to recite as many digits as they can.

Academics

Princeton on ice: Documenting climate change at the ends of the Earth.

Polar ice tells the story of climate change — over millions of years and right now. Climate scientist John Higgins, historian of science Justine Holzman, and environmentalist Anne McClintock are bringing that story to light through their work.

Research

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#VentureForward

Through the Venture Forward campaign, Princeton is making audacious bets on talent and potential that will have a transformative impact on the future of humanity.

Dare to Venture

University News

New funding supports Princeton's biofuels efforts

Princeton chemist and astrophysicist team up to uncover spatial patterns among galaxies

Ecologist Jeanne Altmann and ethicist Peter Singer honored with Frontiers of Knowledge Awards

Princeton University announces over $14.6 million in voluntary contributions to Princeton Public Schools

Princeton men’s and women’s basketball punch their tickets to March Madness

USPS dedicates ‘beautiful and powerful’ Toni Morrison stamp at Princeton

Diversity, equity and inclusion report highlights many ways Princeton is working toward enriching teaching, research and community.

The report summarizes a range of events, programs and initiatives launched during the 2021-22 academic year, and also includes demographic and climate data about students, faculty and staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Princeton researchers are making contributions across the spectrum of environmental issues, from climate modeling and water management to clean tech and the transition to carbon-free energy. The University has launched a monthly newsletter, The Charge, to highlight these developments and findings. Read more about the research and subscribe to the newsletter on Princeton’s environmental website.

Innovation

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Upcoming Events

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CY CLE: A Senior Exhibition by Ay Marsh

Mar 21

185 Nassau Street

9:00 a.m.

Visual Arts senior Ay Marsh presents a multimedia art exhibition focused on the inherent need to create trash in order to live a modern life and, especially,…

Arts, Exhibitions

Nucleus but like of a Spiral, A Senior Exhibition by Ari Riggins

Mar 21

185 Nassau Street

9:00 a.m.

Visual Arts senior Ari Riggins presents an exhibition of new work. Gallery hours: weekdays, 9 AM-6 PM. Open to public.

Exhibitions, Visual Arts

exceedingly small, and fine (and mostly trivial): A Senior Exhibition by Annabel Dupont

Mar 21

Wallace Dance & Theater

10:00 a.m.

Visual Arts senior Annabel Dupont explores the relationship between the organic process of spider web-weaving with human practices of fiber arts as slow forms…

Arts, Exhibitions

Taste and See

Mar 21

12:00 p.m.

Taste and See is a weekly small group meeting - join us to have open conversations on life and faith. Together we will explore topics from contemporary culture…

Special Events, Religious

Más Flow Dance Company

Mar 21

12:00 p.m.

Más Flow would like to invite you join "la familia" in celebrating it's 10th birthday celebration! This is a Latino/a/e/x dance performance you will REGRET…

Arts

First, Do Some Harm: Exercise's Dose-Dependent Risks and Rewards

Mar 21

12:00 p.m.

The optimal workout is enjoyable but far from harmless. The goal of exercise, after all, is hormesis, the body’s beneficial response to moderate damage. Learn…

Talks, Discussions

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

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