President Eisgruber stands up for Princeton and academic freedom
While we don’t know with any certainty which research will produce the next blockbuster result or scientific miracle, history tells us they are most likely to come from university research — another reason it’s more important than ever to Stand Up for Princeton. Check out this video about what it takes to make discoveries happen.
President Christopher L. Eisgruber has been speaking out on what colleges and universities get right on free speech and academic inquiry, and the essential role that Princeton and American higher education play in the health, prosperity and security of the nation.
Watch this video of highlights from his talks, and get inspired.
‘From Growth to Focus’
In his 10th annual State of the University letter, President Eisgruber lays out Princeton’s shift “from growth to focus” and the economic circumstances warranting a move from a period of exceptional growth to one defined by a steadfast focus on core priorities.
‘In the Nation’s Service’: Supporting educational opportunity
Princeton is supporting students across the state and country, carrying out Princeton’s informal motto, “In the Nation’s Service and the Service of Humanity.”
- This month, Princeton hosted nearly 90 administrators and educators from 17 New Jersey community colleges for the inaugural Transfer Pathways Institute. The conference focused on ways to expand opportunities for community college students to transfer to highly selective four-year institutions, including Princeton. Read more about the transfer conference.
- Princeton’s Prison Teaching Initiative (PTI) turns 20! The program offers access to higher education for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students. PTI is made up of volunteers from around Princeton University who teach accredited college courses in New Jersey state prisons with Raritan Valley Community College, Rutgers University and Mercer County Community College. If you missed the TigerSide Chat with Jenny Greene, academic director of Princeton’s Prison Teaching Initiative and professor of astrophysics, where she speaks about the program, you can watch this TigerSide Chats recording.
- Outside of New Jersey, Princetonians are making a difference in communities. Elizabeth Metts ’13 teaches ninth grade in East Boston. This month she was recognized with the Milken Educator Award — known as the “Oscars of Teaching” — for her innovative approaches in the classroom. She created programs such as “Writing Wednesdays” and “Map Analysis Thursdays” to build critical thinking and academic confidence. Since her arrival at the school, student participation in AP World History at the school has doubled. Learn more about Metts’ journey to the classroom.
Princetonians stand up at Alumni Day
More than 1,080 alumni and friends attended Alumni Day on campus Feb. 21, many taking time for photos at the closing reception, held at the Princeton University Art Museum. Read more about Alumni Day.
Upcoming events
Online
March 19, 4:30 PM ET
TigerSide Chats are virtual conversations in which the Princeton community hears directly from faculty and administrators. Tune in for “Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right” featuring President Eisgruber in conversation with Gadi Dechter, the University’s vice president for communications and government affairs.
In a City Near You
March 10 — San Francisco
March 12 — Los Angeles
April 16 — New York
At “Forward and Beyond” all-alumni events, President Eisgruber shares the successes of the Venture Forward campaign and what’s next for Princeton. Alumni can purchase a copy of the president’s new book, get it signed, and end the evening with a fun reception where they can take Stand Up portraits with friends! Check out registration details and see recaps of previous events from around the world.
Support the Annual Giving Campaign
Stand up for Princeton by participating in this year’s Annual Giving campaign. Because of budget uncertainties associated with federal funding, the University will need to draw even more heavily on Annual Giving and other sources. Support is always welcome, and every gift counts.
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