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Jasman Singh ’23

I used to have a somewhat romantic idea of policymaking, believing top-down policy would create the most dramatic changes. I’ve always felt that…

Polio

Outbreak of a Rare, Polio-like Syndrome Likely Prevented or Postponed by Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

Social distancing not only helped slow the spread of COVID-19 — it also may have prevented the transmission of an outbreak of a rare polio-like…

Tech Policy Clinic Builds ‘Virtuous Loop’ of Real-World Research and Learning

Wikipedia’s wealth of cited information comes from a global community of more than 250,000 editors who contribute content each month. Upholding…

Politics & Polls #223: John Marshall's Full Legacy (Robert Strauss)

John Marshall may be one of the most influential founders to never become President. As an early chief justice, he was a principal founder of the U.S…

toxique

Toxique: The Aftermath of French Nuclear Testing in the South Pacific

Between 1966 and 1996, the French government conducted 193 nuclear weapon tests in the islands of the South Pacific. These explosions profoundly…

Life expectancy

Life Expectancy Falling for Adults Without a Bachelor’s Degree

Life expectancy in the United States dropped in 2020 due to COVID-19, but, for American adults without a college degree, an increase in mortality…

Politics & Polls #222: How Ted Kennedy Championed Modern Liberalism

The story of liberalism isn't often told, especially as the conservative era has taken root. Yet, there was a key figure in the formation of modern…

Nathan Eckstein

Nathan Eckstein ’16, MPA ‘20

Nathan Eckstein was most recently the political and outreach director for a U.S. Congresswoman in Western Illinois who sought reelection to a fifth…

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“Nerdy Girl” Princeton Alumni Battle Covid-19 “Infodemic”

As new variants of the novel coronavirus emerge and people consider whether to get vaccinated, it can be confusing to know where to turn and which…

rouse

Dean Rouse Confirmed by U.S. Senate as Chair of Economic Advisers

Cecilia Elena Rouse, former dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as chair of…

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Climate Change “Winners” May Owe Financial Compensation to Polluters

Climate change is generally portrayed as an environmental and societal threat with entirely negative consequences. However, some sectors of the…

María Luisa Zeta Valladolid MPA ’21

María Luisa Zeta Valladolid MPA ’21

“I was curious about social issues from an early age, long wondering why some people had so little while others have a lot more. I am a first…

#221: Is the Senate a Threat to Democracy? (Adam Jentleson)

Nearly every major decision governing the country bears the stamp of the U.S. Senate. Yet, the current makeup of the Senate — which is predominantly…

Carissa Gonzalez ’07 MPP ’21

Carissa Gonzalez ’07 MPP ’21

“When 9/11 happened, I was just a kid. It was a shocking moment for all of America, making us question who we think we are as a people, what we want…

Marta Tienda

Tienda Named Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar

Professor Marta Tienda is among the 13 academics who are part of the 2021-2022 Phi Beta Kappa Society’s Visiting Scholars Program. These scholars…

Dalia Katan '15

Dalia Katan ’15

Dalia Katan '15 is the CEO and founder of Presently, a social commerce startup helping people celebrate special occasions more meaningfully while…

Politics & Polls #220: The President’s Cabinet (Lindsay Chervinsky)

Once all members are confirmed, President Joe Biden’s cabinet will be the most diverse group of advisers ever appointed. This team even includes…

Coast

Despite Sea-Level Rise Risks, Migration to Some Threatened Coastal Areas May Increase

In coming decades as coastal communities around the world are expected to encounter sea-level rise, the general expectation has been that people’s…

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Amy Jeon ’21 Named Cowinner of Pyne Prize

Princeton University seniors Paige Allen, Amy Jeon and James Packman have been named co-winners of the 2021 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize, the…

Keith Wailoo

Wailoo Named 2021 Dan David Prize Winner

Historian and scholar Keith Wailoo joins Dr. Anthony Fauci and others as a recipient of the 2021 Dan David Prize, an award endowed by the Dan David…

Ikenna Ugwu

Ikenna Ugwu MPP '21

“As I was leaving my South Sudan office, I heard gunshots. It was on the eve of the war in 2016, and I was working for the @worldfoodprogramme,…

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Diversity in Policing Can Improve Police-Civilian Interactions

The recent killings of Black Americans have reignited calls for policing reform, including proposals to diversify police departments, which have…

Politics & Polls #219: How War Shapes Us (Margaret MacMillan)

From World War I to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflict has long been a part of American history. These events have molded society and culture…

Nassau Herald photo of George P. Shultz ’42, Courtesy of the University Archives, Princeton University Library

President’s Blog: Remembering George Shultz ’42

When George Shultz ’42 passed away this weekend, not long after celebrating his 100th birthday, Princeton lost an alumnus who brilliantly…

Alaina McGowen

Alaina McGowen ’21

“In a weird way, protesting against the School has actually brought me closer to it. I was a student activist in the ‘Change WWS’ effort, joining…