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Princeton University honors Justice Sonia Sotomayor by dedicating building and unveiling portrait

Princeton University has dedicated a building named Sonia Sotomayor Hall, located at 36 University Place, in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a member of the Class of 1976.

By Mercer Times | Apr 18, 2025

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Princeton University's Briger gift boosts environmental research and collaboration

Pete and Devon Briger have contributed significantly to Princeton University's Venture Forward campaign, leading to the naming of Briger Hall, an environmental studies building.

By Mercer Times | Apr 17, 2025

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Anthropologist Gananath Obeyesekere passes away at age 95 in Sri Lanka

By Mercer Times | Apr 16, 2025

Gananath Obeyesekere, an eminent anthropologist known for his work on the intersection of anthropology and psychoanalysis, passed away at his home in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Princeton faculty and alumni receive 15 Guggenheim Fellowships for 2025

By Mercer Times | Apr 15, 2025

Six Princeton University faculty members and arts fellows, along with nine alumni, have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Guggenheim Fellowships.

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Princeton selects Gordin's book as Pre-read for Class of 2029

By Mercer Times | Apr 15, 2025

Princeton University has selected Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin's book “On the Fringe: Where Science Meets Pseudoscience” as the Princeton Pre-read for the Class of 2029.

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Astrophysicist Jeremiah Ostriker, known for studies in dark matter, dies at 87

By Mercer Times | Apr 14, 2025

Jeremiah P. Ostriker, a renowned astrophysicist and passionate educator, passed away at his home in New York City on April 6.

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Princeton graduate student Theo Gibbs named 2025 Schmidt Science Fellow

By Mercer Times | Apr 9, 2025

Theo Gibbs, a graduate student from Princeton's Program in Quantitative and Computational Biology, has been named a 2025 Schmidt Science Fellow.

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Peter Schiffer and 17 Princeton alumni named AAAS fellows

By Mercer Times | Apr 9, 2025

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has recently named Peter Schiffer, Princeton University's dean for research, as one of its 471 new lifetime fellows.

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Princeton grads awarded the Soros Fellowships for New Americans

By Mercer Times | Apr 9, 2025

Princeton alumni Max Gotts and Dora Zhao have received the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.

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Researchers publish detailed map of mouse brain's vision centers

By Mercer Times | Apr 9, 2025

After nine years of work, an international research team has unveiled a detailed map of the vision centers in a mouse brain.

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Award-winning podcaster Jay Shetty to speak at Princeton's Class Day

By Mercer Times | Apr 8, 2025

Jay Shetty, known for his bestselling books and the acclaimed podcast "On Purpose," will deliver the Class Day address to Princeton University's seniors on May 26 at Cannon Green.

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Princeton's nuclear security program celebrates 50 years of global impact

By Mercer Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 1974, Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs witnessed the launch of a program that would tackle some of the most pressing global issues relating to nuclear security.

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Princeton honors staff for service milestones and awards achievements

By Mercer Times | Apr 2, 2025

The Service Recognition Luncheon was held on March 26 at the new Racquet and Recreation Fieldhouse in the Meadows Neighborhood, celebrating the achievements of Princeton University staff.

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Princeton appoints 12 new faculty members, reinforcing diverse academic disciplines

By Mercer Times | Apr 2, 2025

Princeton University has confirmed the appointment of twelve new faculty members, consisting of three full professors and nine assistant professors.

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Princeton University increases financial aid budgets for 2025-26 academic year

By Mercer Times | Apr 2, 2025

The trustees of Princeton University have approved increases in budgets for both undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support.

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Princeton University Art Museum set to open new building in late October 2025

By Mercer Times | Mar 31, 2025

The Princeton University Art Museum announced its new building will open on October 31, 2025.

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NJ AI Hub aims to boost innovation with new facility

By Mercer Times | Mar 28, 2025

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, alongside Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber and representatives from Microsoft, CoreWeave, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, inaugurated the NJ AI Hub designed to foster...

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Princeton University joins major cancer immunotherapy research project with East Coast institutions

By Mercer Times | Mar 27, 2025

Princeton University is uniting with institutions on a new project aimed at advancing cancer immunotherapy.

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Princeton University unveils new athletic facilities in Meadows Neighborhood

By Mercer Times | Mar 26, 2025

A series of donations to the Venture Forward campaign has enabled Princeton University to establish new athletic facilities in the Meadows Neighborhood, located on the West Windsor side of Lake Carnegie.

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Research uncovers ancient plant-fungi relationship critical for ecosystem balance

By Mercer Times | Mar 25, 2025

An international research team, including members from Princeton University, has developed a method to observe mycorrhizal fungi in unprecedented detail.