Tag: Princeton University
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Top stories of the year for Princeton
As 2023 comes to a close and we look forward to a new year, the Princeton Packet looks back at its top three stories in the Princeton community. by Lea Kahn and Andrew Harrison The unexpected resignation of Princeton Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley and the dismissal of popular Princeton High School Principal…
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‘We want to plant a flag’
New Jersey and Princeton University are partnering to create an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in the Central Jersey region for the advancement and exploration of AI. Gov. Phil Murphy and Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber announced the partnership and establishment of a regional AI innovation hub at East Pyne Hall on campus on Dec. 18.…
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Princeton University names new health center after Thomas Frist Jr.
Princeton University’s new health center will now be called the Frist Health Center following an undisclosed amount of money gifted by Dr. Thomas Frist Jr. The university described it as a major gift from Frist, who is chair emeritus of the Frist Foundation and co-founder of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA Healthcare), which one of…
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‘Represents real progress’
Princeton University took another step towards achieving its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2046 with the unveiling of a 17-bus electric fleet for TigerTransit. The university presented some of the electric buses in a grand opening of the TigerTransit electric bus charging facility at 755 Alexander Road in West Windsor on Oct. 26.…
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‘We will not be defeated by terror’
Standing strong with Israel after Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attacks, more than 200 Princeton University students, staff and supporters gathered for a unity vigil for Israel outside the Frist Student Center on campus. Small blue-and-white Israeli flags fluttered in the breeze, while some students with somber expressions on their faces wrapped themselves in larger Israeli…
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Israel-Hamas War impacts Princeton University campus
College campuses have faced increased tension as the Israel-Hamas War continues to escalate. In the days that followed the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, rocket strikes in Israel and Gaza, and the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War, Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber issued a statement on Oct. 10 saying their work as researchers and…
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From the service to the classroom: Warrior Scholar Project offers ‘life changing’ opportunities
By Sai Chavan The Warrior Scholar Project (WSP), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, is a national non-profit organization that provides enlisted veterans and service members with the opportunity to pursue their educational desires and attend four-year universities. Around 115,000 veterans are conflicted with continuing their education journeys each year, as they…
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‘A night where we bring the community together’
Princeton holds its annual Community Night Out Whether it was the sounds of laughter or joy on children’s faces, the community turned out for Princeton’s annual Community Night Out. Children lined up to race each other through three large inflatable obstacle courses and dunked Princeton police officers in a dunk tank in the parking lot…
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Terrorist organization holding missing Princeton University doctoral student in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was reported missing in March, was in Iraq conducting doctorate and academic research A Princeton University doctoral student who has been reported missing since March has been discovered to be alive and is being held by an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq, according to published reports. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Elizabeth…