Denise S. Valenti

For Princeton’s creative writing program director, working across languages opens up writing and life

Princeton seniors Ilene E, Arjun Sai Krishnan, Austin Mejia and Karthik Ramesh have been named Schwarzman Scholars to study at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Ressa was awarded for her efforts to ‘safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.’

With a focus on innovation, inclusion and promoting interdisciplinary research and scholarship, Priestley will lead the Graduate School through a period of new growth and expanding partnerships.

Approximately 25,000 Princeton graduates and their guests are attending the annual event, which runs May 19-22.

Fourteen Ukrainian and Russian scholars affected by the war in Ukraine have found safety and intellectual shelter at Princeton.

The 1911 wrought iron gateway now stands meticulously preserved for future generations.

Princetonians have shown their immediate support for the worsening humanitarian crisis through fundraisers, donation drives, outreach to Turkish and Syrian students, a memorial to mourn the earthquake victims, academic panels, and other efforts. More are underway.

The ceremony included the reading of a letter from the Obamas, a video tribute from Oprah Winfrey and a chance to celebrate the Princeton professor, author and Nobel laureate.

An innovative new course steeps humanities and social science students in machine learning.