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Robertson Hall
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June 09, 2020
Virtual Ceremony Honors 108 Woodrow Wilson School Graduating Seniors
Seniors and their families convened May 29 to view an event unique in the Woodrow Wilson School’s history — “our first ever, and hopefully last, virtual Class Day awards ceremony,” said Paul Lipton, associate dean for undergraduate education.Conducted via Zoom — now a familiar platform to Princeton students from attending…
Robertson Hall
Nassau Hall
News
June 05, 2020
Statement from President Eisgruber on the Killing of George Floyd
Nassau Hall
Podcasts
June 04, 2020
Politics & Polls #188: The Fiscal Future of the U.S. Postal System Featuring Historian Richard John
The U.S. postal or mail system, the purse strings of which are controlled by Congress, has been running at a deficit for years, calling into question its financial viability. Yet, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the system has taken on greater importance for Americans. In addition, as we look to the 2020 presidential…
Research Briefs
June 02, 2020
Discrimination, Inequality May Erase ‘Birthweight Advantage' of Black U.S. Immigrants in One Generation
Black women have the highest prevalence of low birthweight babies compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but black immigrants typically have much better outcomes than their U.S.-born counterparts. Yet, little has been known about whether this “healthy immigrant” effect persists across generations.According to a new study…
Podcasts
May 28, 2020
Politics & Polls #187: South Korea’s Response to Covid-19 Featuring Asaph Young Chun
When COVID-19 first emerged in South Korea, the country’s rapid response and decisive intervention enabled the country to detect cases early, slowing the spread of the infection and controlling mortality rates. Now, the country faces a new spike in cases, leaving many to wonder if a second wave is coming.Sam Wang and Julian…
Eric Johnson
Features
May 27, 2020
Responding in Real Time: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson MPA '03 Negotiates Covid-19's Many Unknowns
Eric Johnson
Podcasts
May 20, 2020
Politics & Polls #186: Using the 1918 Pandemic as a Blueprint for Today
In grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, many scientists and government officials are looking to the 1918 pandemic as a reference point for lessons learned. Also known as the "Spanish Flu," this epidemic was the most sweeping of the 20th century, infecting one third of the world’s population, and upending social, political, and…
Research Briefs
May 19, 2020
Local Climate Unlikely to Drive the Early COVID-19 Pandemic
Research Briefs
May 18, 2020
For People in Diverse Areas, Community Identity Supersedes Racial, Ethnic Differences
In an increasingly polarized world, many see people who are different from them as “outsiders,” or even a threat. Yet, around the world, this tends to be more common in traditionally homogenous societies, according to a series of studies led by Princeton University.The analysis, published in the Proceedings of the National…
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