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Princeton professors receive prestigious Sloan fellowships for early-career research

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced the selection of four Princeton professors as 2025 Sloan Research Fellows.

By Mercer Times | Feb 20, 2025

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Andrea Goldsmith named president of Stony Brook University effective August

Andrea Goldsmith, the current dean of Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science, has been appointed as the next president of Stony Brook University.

By Mercer Times | Feb 19, 2025

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Proposed NIH funding cap threatens US leadership in medical discovery

By Mercer Times | Feb 18, 2025

For over seventy years, Princeton University and other leading research institutions have been integral to the United States' world-renowned research system.

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Princeton awards Jacobus Fellowship to four outstanding graduate students

By Mercer Times | Feb 18, 2025

Pietro Cibinel, Rama Hagos, Tung Nguyen, and Zhiyi “Allen” Ren have been awarded the Porter Ogden Jacobus Fellowship, Princeton University's highest accolade for graduate students.

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Princeton awards Pyne Honor Prize to Avi Attar and Jennifer Nwokeji

By Mercer Times | Feb 18, 2025

Princeton University has announced that seniors Avi Attar and Jennifer Nwokeji have been awarded the 2025 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize.

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Princeton professors and alumni join National Academy of Engineering

By Mercer Times | Feb 14, 2025

Philip John Holmes and Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo, both professors at Princeton University, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

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Anson Rabinbach: historian remembered for his work on modern Europe

By Mercer Times | Feb 14, 2025

Anson Rabinbach, an influential European historian and former Princeton professor, passed away on February 2 in Rome at the age of 79.

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Princeton's Venture Forward campaign impacts highlighted in "Forging New Paths" report

By Mercer Times | Feb 13, 2025

Princeton University has released a new report titled “Forging New Paths,” highlighting the impact of its Venture Forward campaign in 2024.

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Geoscientists identify potential new method for early cancer detection using isotopic analysis

By Mercer Times | Feb 12, 2025

Princeton geoscientists have discovered a geology technique that could aid in detecting cancer-like cells.

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Princeton University hosts diverse events for Black History Month

By Mercer Times | Feb 10, 2025

Princeton University is commemorating Black History Month with a series of events and educational programs throughout February.

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Princeton donates laptops to enhance education in New Jersey correctional facilities

By Mercer Times | Feb 7, 2025

Princeton University has donated 52 laptops to the New Jersey Department of Corrections to support higher education and digital literacy among incarcerated individuals.

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Princeton course aims to integrate more African languages into AI

By Mercer Times | Feb 7, 2025

Millions of people on the African continent are unable to fully benefit from the AI revolution due to a lack of representation of their languages in large language models (LLMs).

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Hopfield and Li awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for AI advancements

By Mercer Times | Feb 6, 2025

Princeton Nobel Laureate John Hopfield and Fei-Fei Li, a Princeton alumnus, have been recognized with the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

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Philosopher Paul Benacerraf remembered for impact on academia

By Mercer Times | Feb 6, 2025

Paul Benacerraf, a prominent figure in the field of philosophy, passed away at his Princeton home on January 13 at the age of 93.

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New Jersey welcomes Microsoft and CoreWeave as founding partners in NJ AI Hub

By Mercer Times | Jan 31, 2025

Governor Phil Murphy and Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber have announced that Microsoft and CoreWeave will join as founding partners in the NJ AI Hub.

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Princeton highlights diversity efforts in 2023-24 annual report

By Mercer Times | Jan 30, 2025

Princeton University has published its 2023-24 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Annual Report titled "An Inclusive Princeton."

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Princeton celebrates five years of Wintersession learning

By Mercer Times | Jan 29, 2025

Princeton University's Wintersession program marked its fifth year, offering a variety of workshops and events aimed at fostering intellectual curiosity among students, faculty, and staff.

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Princeton professor receives presidential mentoring award for prison education program

By Mercer Times | Jan 24, 2025

Jenny Greene, a professor of astrophysical sciences and director of Princeton University's Prison Teaching Initiative (PTI), has been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) by...

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Princeton University appoints two new assistant professors

By Mercer Times | Jan 22, 2025

The Princeton University Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of two new assistant professors to its faculty.

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Princeton scientists awarded prestigious early-career presidential honors

By Mercer Times | Jan 21, 2025

Six current members of Princeton University and at least 14 alumni have been honored with the 2024 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).