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Princeton continues to increase spending with diverse-owned suppliers
May 8, 2023

For the first time, Princeton spent more than $100 million with diverse-owned firms in fiscal year 2022, and is on track to increase that number in the current fiscal year and beyond.

Toni Morrison’s sphere of influence celebrated at landmark Princeton symposium
April 3, 2023

The campus-wide exploration of Toni Morrison’s creative process continued March 23-25 with “Sites of Memory: A Symposium on Toni Morrison and the Archive,” gathering leading Morrison scholars, writers and artists for rich insights, inspiring conversations, performances and more.

The Office of Disability Services has made significant progress in making campus more accessible
March 28, 2023

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) was established 16 years ago with the primary mission of serving students with disabilities.Over the years, ODS’ work has grown, and there have been many changes across campus in accommodating students and improving access within the physical,…

USPS dedicates ‘beautiful and powerful’ Toni Morrison stamp at Princeton
March 8, 2023

Critically acclaimed and bestselling author Toni Morrison is a Nobel laureate and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, among her many stellar achievements. And now the late Princeton professor, who died in 2019 at the age of 88, has been honored with a U.S. Postal Service Forever stamp.

‘Let the archive tell you what the story is’
March 6, 2023

Autumn Womack, an assistant professor of English and African American studies, has combined her deep knowledge of Morrison’s work and her passion for the archives to curate “Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory,” on view at Princeton University Library’s Milberg Gallery through June 4…

Ruha Benjamin’s selections for Black History Month, plus University events for learning and discovery
Feb. 10, 2023

Here, Benjamin, who is professor of African American studies at Princeton, offers reflections and insights on Black History Month, along with recommended books, music, podcasts, film and more.

President Eisgruber’s annual State of the University letter, 2023
Feb. 2, 2023

Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber sent his annual State of the University letter to faculty, students and staff on Tuesday, Jan. 31, celebrating Princeton’s full return to in-person teaching and research following COVID-19 and addressing how the University and other liberal arts institutions might adapt to the…

University dedicates Laura Wooten Hall in honor of beloved election poll worker’s lifelong commitment to service
Nov. 2, 2022

Laura Wooten Hall was officially dedicated on Princeton’s campus Oct. 26 during a joyful ceremony that brought together state, county and local officials with Wooten’s proud family, friends, faculty, staff and students.

Princeton University-HBCU partnerships launch first research projects
Nov. 2, 2022

Ten research collaborations between Princeton University faculty and their peers at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) have been selected to receive support through the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). These are the first projects to be launched through the groundbreaking alliance announced…