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Princeton Plasma Physics Lab celebrates second apprentice graduation
The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), recently celebrated its second annual apprenticeship graduation on November 19.
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Conference focuses on support for diverse student groups at selective schools
Staff and faculty from various colleges, universities, and nonprofits gathered at Princeton University for a conference aimed at supporting first-generation, low-income, veteran, and transfer students.
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Princeton appoints five new assistant professors across various disciplines
The Princeton University Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of five new assistant professors to its faculty.
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Jerome Powell named Baccalaureate speaker for Princeton Class of 2025
Jerome Powell, chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has been chosen as the Baccalaureate speaker for Princeton University's Class of 2025.
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Eric Schmidt discusses artificial intelligence during book launch at Princeton
Former Google chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt addressed students at Princeton University, urging them to engage with the vast opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI).
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Xita Rubert wins Herralde Novel Prize for 'Los hechos de Key Biscayne
Xita Rubert, a doctoral candidate in comparative literature, has been named a co-winner of the 2024 Herralde Novel Prize for her novel "Los hechos de Key Biscayne."
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Eric Schmidt discusses new AI book at Princeton University event
Princeton University will host an event featuring alumnus Eric Schmidt on November 20, where he will discuss his new book, "Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit."
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Princeton enhances focus on indigenous studies with new professorship
The arrival of J. Kēhaulani Kauanui at Princeton University as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies and professor of anthropology marks a significant development in the institution's efforts to enhance Native American and...
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Abdulrazak Gurnah discusses literature's role in connecting cultures at Princeton
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah engaged with audiences at Princeton University on October 30, sharing insights on literature and the interconnectedness of cultures.
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Princeton celebrates innovators patenting discoveries at annual event
More than 400 individuals, including Princeton faculty, staff, industry representatives, venture capitalists, and guests attended the Celebrate Princeton Innovation event.
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Princeton University Chapel hosts Veterans Day observance with live streaming option
A Veterans Day observance is set to take place at Princeton University Chapel on Monday, November 11, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. The event is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the Office of Religious Life's YouTube channel.
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Princeton graduates awarded fellowship for independent projects exploring heritage and culture
Class of 2024 graduates Juliette Carbonnier and Collin Riggins have been awarded the Martin A. Dale '53 Fellowship, which supports yearlong independent projects for recent Princeton alumni.
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William Chester Jordan receives prestigious Barry Prize for intellectual achievement
William Chester Jordan, a distinguished medievalist and professor emeritus at Princeton University, has been honored with the 2024 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement.
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Princeton University’s Vote100 boosts student voter engagement ahead of Election Day
As Election Day 2024 nears, Princeton University's Vote100 initiative continues to make strides in boosting student civic engagement.
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Princeton sets date for "Many Minds" conference celebrating graduate school anniversary
Coinciding with the 125th anniversary of Princeton University's Graduate School, the "Many Minds, Many Stripes: A Princeton University Conference for Graduate Alumni" is set to take place from October 9-11, 2025.
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Kagan and Card to receive top alumni awards from Princeton University
Princeton University has announced that its prestigious alumni awards will be presented to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and Nobel Prize-winning economist David Card.
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Rome Prize awarded to two Princeton alumni for arts and humanities research
Princeton faculty members Lex Brown and Lucas Ramos have been honored with the 2024-25 Rome Prize, a prestigious fellowship for independent research in the arts and humanities.
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Renowned physical chemist Giacinto Scoles dies at 89
Physical chemist Giacinto Scoles, known for his contributions to the study of intermolecular forces and molecular beam technology, passed away at the age of 89 in Sassenheim, Netherlands.
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Princeton reports steady growth in endowment for fiscal year ending June 2024
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, Princeton University's endowment reported a 3.9% investment gain, bringing its total value to $34.1 billion. Over the past decade, the average annual return on the endowment has been 9.2%, with a slightly higher average of 9.9% over the past two decades.
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Princeton researchers close critical loophole in internet encryption system
For several years, a vulnerability in the internet's encryption system posed a significant threat to global security. Researchers from Princeton University have collaborated with industry leaders to address this issue, resulting in a new universal security standard. This standard was adopted by international organizations in August and implemented last month.