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Diversity of Student Body Falls as Tuition Rises

A $1,000 tuition increase at four-year nonselective public institutions is associated with a 4.5 percent drop in campus diversity among full-time freshmen, according to researchers at Princeton University and New York University.But tuition hikes at nearby private institutions led to an increase in student diversity at public…

News Clips: Week of March 26 - April 1

The following is a compilation of media clips in which WWS faculty members have been mentioned, cited or quoted. This list is updated weekly. If an item is missing, please email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.We need children as much as they need usDeseret News (Kathryn Edin)Study: U.S. an oligarchy. Alabama:…

Q&A: The Influence of Scientists and Technology in World War II

Technology plays a powerful role in war. This was especially evident in World War II, which occurred during an era rich with technological innovation. From atomic weapons to remote sensing, many of the devices employed for military use then are still used today.A new book, “Scientists against Time: The Role of Scientists in…

Politics & Polls #83: Trump, Russia and Mueller — What’s Next?

President Donald Trump tweeted choice words last weekend about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election. Trump then added another lawyer to his team — Joseph diGenova, a former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, who has spoken aggressively against the…

News Clips: Week of March 19 - 25

The following is a compilation of media clips in which WWS faculty members have been mentioned, cited or quoted. This list is updated weekly. If an item is missing, please email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.Too Old For 2020? Trump, Biden, Bernie And The Politics Of AgeHuffington Post (Julian Zelizer)Ben…

Felten Nominated for Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Professor Edward Felten has been nominated by President Donald Trump for a position on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). The five-person board, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, is charged with ensuring that the federal government’s efforts to thwart terrorism are in line with…

Office of Public Affairs and Communications Seeks 2018 Summer Intern

Writing Internship: Summer 2018The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs is seeking an intern for its Office of Public Affairs and Communications. The intern will be responsible for writing news articles, feature articles, award briefs and social media posts for a non-technical audience, and assisting with…

Kishan Bhatt ’17 MPA ’21 Named Finalist in Global Student Essay Competition

An essay by Kishan Bhatt ’17 MPA ’21 has been selected as one of the top 100 global submissions for the 30th edition of the St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award.As a result of this honor, Bhatt will attend the 48th St. Gallen Symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland, in early May, where the top five essay-writers (to be selected in…

Politics & Polls #82: Rock-and-Roll, Progressive Politics & the Dirty South with the Drive-By Truckers

Music has long been an important avenue for political discussion. This episode features Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers, a Southern rock band whose music has tackled a number of contentious political issues from class to race and even partisan politics.Cooley and Hood co-founded the Drive-By Truckers in…

News Clips: Week of March 12 - 18

The following is a compilation of media clips in which WWS faculty members have been mentioned, cited or quoted. This list is updated weekly. If an item is missing, please email extaff@princeton.edu, and we will add it promptly.Paul Krugman says lack of jobs may hit India's rapid economic growthBusiness Today (Paul Krugman…