Former Princeton University student pleads guilty to felony charge for role in Capitol riot
Under a plea deal he could serve anywhere from no prison time to 14 months for his participation in the Jan. 6 riots.
N.J. Appellate Court reverses Superior Court decision, says suit blocking Rider from closing Westminster Choir College can move forward
The Appellate Court decision was issued on June 30.
Princeton University doctoral student kidnapped in Iraq
A Princeton University doctoral student was kidnapped in Iraq while doing research in the country, according to a statement issued by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Elizabeth Tsurkov, 36, was in Iraq doing field research for her dissertation. Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian dual citizen, is being held by an Iraqi Shia militant group called the…
Maria Hsiuya Loh, expert in the field of early modern Italian art, joins the Institute for Advanced Study
Loh began her new job at the Institute this month.
Princeton University president issues statement after U.S. Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in college admissions
Diversity is essential to the excellence of the university, Eisgruber said.
Scientists say object that landed in Hopewell was a meteorite
The meteorite weighs 2.2 pounds.
Some Princeton Seminary professors and students want school to cancel Condoleezza Rice event
Rice is scheduled to speak at the school on May 8 as part of a series on faith and the future of American democracy.
Young people to gather at Princeton University Friday and Saturday for international climate summit
By Susan BaekSpecial to Planet Princeton The Princeton Conservation Society, a student group at Princeton University, will host a student-led international climate summit on Princeton’s campus this Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8. The Youth Climate & Conservation Summit is a conference by young people, for young people, that also brings perspectives from the…
Police: Rider University incident was a bogus swatting call
Swatting is making a prank call in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.
Rider University asking students and staff to shelter in place due to potential shooter threat (updated)
The alert was sent out just before 1:30 p.m.
Princeton University student charged in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
A Princeton University student has been charged with civil disorder, a felony, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. Â Â Â Â Â Â Larry Fife Giberson Jr., a native of Manahawkin, New Jersey, was arrested Tuesday morning. Giberson,…
Princeton University properties totaling $195.8 million in assessed value removed from tax rolls for 2023
The university will make PILOT payments to the town and schools instead.
Mercer County Community College and The College of New Jersey sign deal to streamline access to four-year degrees
The agreement will go into effect for the fall of 2023.
Police: Third burglary reported in 12 days in Edwards Place neighborhood
The thefts all took place when residents were away.
Princeton Seminary welcomes eighth president
Jonathan Lee Walton replaces M. Craig Barnes, who served as president of the seminary for a decade.
Stanley Cup will come to Princeton University Jan. 7
Lord Stanley’s Cup will be part of a special fan village outside of the Baker Memorial Rink at Princeton University on Jan. 7 as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the rink. The event also features music, food, and special merchandise for purchase. The rink, which opened in 1923, is named in…
Princeton University to honor author Toni Morrison in a series of events this year
The Nobel laureate taught at Princeton University for 17 years.
Prosecutor releases results of autopsy report in death of Princeton University student whose body was found on campus in October
Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie died by suicide, officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 28, more than two months after her body was found on campus. Ewunetie went missing in the early morning hours of Oct. 14. Her family reported her missing on Oct. 16 after not hearing from her. A search for her began on…