Pursuing Excellence
Undergraduate prizes were awarded during Sunday's Opening Exercises to six students for academic achievement.
Academic Freedom and Free Expression
In an Orientation session, President Eisgruber and VP Calhoun encouraged new incoming students to be champions of free speech and respect.
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Princeton welcomes Class of 2028, growing transfer student community
“We are excited to welcome this incredibly accomplished group to the Princeton community,” said Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Karen Richardson.
McComas concludes service as vice president for PPPL as NASA mission nears launch
Peter Schiffer will succeed McComas as VP for PPPL, in addition to his role as Princeton’s dean for research.
Ilana Witten named HHMI Investigator
The prestigious award supports blue-sky biological and biomedical science research. Witten is a neuroscientist and Class of 2002 alum.
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The Quantum Future: Meeting the Moment
Princeton’s quantum scientists and engineers are working to manipulate the strange behaviors of particles — mindbending realities like quantum entanglement and superposition — to advance knowledge and produce technologies in fields as far-ranging as computing, communications, medicine, energy, finance and cryptography. Our expanded Quantum Initiative and new Ph.D. program carry forward a spirit of discovery on our campus that reaches back to Einstein.
Exceptional Faculty
Princeton faculty members are all exceptional scholars in their disciplines who are expected to teach as well as engage in research. Faculty work closely with undergraduates in the supervision of junior year independent work and senior theses.
Princeton In the News
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#VentureForward
Through the Venture Forward campaign, Princeton is making audacious bets on talent and potential that will have a transformative impact on the future of humanity.
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Student Life at Princeton
Princeton brings together undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds, and every corner of the earth, to share their experiences and perspectives with one another. Make your mark as part of our vibrant community.
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Study at Princeton
Our approach to learning combines the best aspects of a great research university and an outstanding liberal arts college.
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Work at Princeton
Every employee has the opportunity to make an impact supporting our mission of teaching and research.