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Princeton's Class of 2020 walking in the pre-rade
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May 18, 2020
WWS Virtual Class of 2020 Events
The Woodrow Wilson School looks forward to hosting virtual celebrations honoring its undergraduate and graduate students in Princeton’s Class of 2020. These events are not open to the public; students will be sent sign in/registration information. Please check your email!Undergraduate Program Virtual Awards CeremonyFriday, May…
Princeton's Class of 2020 walking in the pre-rade
Podcasts
May 14, 2020
Politics & Polls #185: Female Changemakers in Congress Featuring Jennifer Steinhauer
The 2018 midterm elections were a milestone for women in politics. Not since the 1992 midterm elections— popularly named “the year of the woman” — had so many women, especially from such diverse backgrounds, been elected to the U.S. Congress. Many of these women have emerged as headliners with powerful voices that are reshaping…
Research Briefs
May 13, 2020
Double-Whammy Weather: Study Identifies Increased Frequency of Connected Patterns from Drought to Heavy Rain in Regional Hotspots Across the Globe
Like an undulating seesaw, weather in some regions swings from drought to heavy rain under the weight of climate-induced changes, according to an analysis published in Geophysical Research Letters. The study finds a link between droughts followed by heavy rain events, along with an increased rate of these extreme weather…
Research Briefs
May 12, 2020
COVID-19′s Silent Spread: Princeton Researchers Explore How Symptomless Transmission Helps Pathogens Thrive
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Features
May 11, 2020
WWS Reacts: Envisioning a Safe, Effective Economic Recovery
Fifteen U.S. states remain in shut down due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, while the remainder have reopened partially or plan to reopen soon. In the past seven weeks, more than 33 million workers have filed for unemployment benefits. Amid increasing political pressure to re-open, how can policymakers catalyze economic…
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May 11, 2020
Wilson School Faculty to Serve on Gov. Murphy’s Restart and Recovery Commission and Advisory Council
A statewide council of leaders will guide New Jersey’s restart and recovery from shutdowns implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy announced last week. The advisory council will work alongside the Restart and Recovery Commission, created in late April.Two faculty members from Princeton University…
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May 11, 2020
Scheppele Named Winner of Service Award by Law and Society Association
Professor Kim Lane Scheppele was named the winner of the Ronald Pipkin Service Award from the Law and Society Association (LSA), where she served as president from 2017 to 2019. Under Scheppele’s leadership at the LSA, she brought transparency and accountability to the operation of the association, according to a statement…
Features
May 06, 2020
WWS Reacts: Health Coverage in the U.S. During Covid-19
Since its inception ten years ago, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has extended health care coverage to tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans. Yet, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of people have lost their jobs and employer-sponsored health insurance. The Trump administration has decided not to mandate…
Podcasts
May 05, 2020
Politics & Polls #184: The Demise of the American Dream Featuring Nicholas Lemann
Throughout American history, significant economic changes have had a profound impact on the socioeconomic landscape and political economy of the country. With Covid-19 laying bare some of today’s economic inequalities, many wonder if the “American Dream” has all but evaporated.In this episode, author and academic Nicholas…
Elizabeth Armstrong
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May 04, 2020
Armstrong Named Head of Butler College at Princeton
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