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Princeton University @princeton.edu · 20h

Congratulations to Princeton alumni Nabarun Dasgupta ’00 and Sébastien Philippe *18 who have been awarded MacArthur "Genius" grants. 👏 https://bit.ly/4mYNdvc

Princeton alumni Nabarun Dasgupta '00 and Sébastien Philippe *18 win MacArthur 'genius' grants

The two Princeton alums are among 20 scientists, artists and scholars from across the country selected for 2025 MacArthur Fellowships by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

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Princeton 2000 @princeton2000.org · 20h

2000's OWN @nabarund.bsky.social just won a MacArthur!!!!

MacArthur Foundation Announces 2025 ‘Genius Grant’ Winners

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Princeton University @princeton.edu · 2d

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded today to Princeton graduate alumna Mary Brunkow *91 “for groundbreaking discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance that prevents the immune system from harming the body.” https://bit.ly/48bS7kS

the words "Princeton graduate alumni Mary Brunkow *91 receives the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine" above a photo of Mary smiling near her laptop having just heard the news of her win

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Princeton University @princeton.edu · 8d

“For as much grief as Eisgruber may get from student protesters — and perhaps vice versa — it’s clear from the book that he sees campus dissenters as figures who, across generations, have made Princeton a better place."

President Eisgruber discusses his new book: https://bit.ly/3ILZCEK

Portrait of Eisgruber with his book cover "Terms of Respect"

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Princeton University @princeton.edu · 26d

Princeton’s research and teaching mission rests on a bedrock commitment to free expression, where thoughtful people of all backgrounds voice their opinions in civil discussion.

Civil and respectful dialogue on difficult topics: A bedrock Princeton commitment

Testing arguments and hypotheses yields stronger ideas, and listening to each other fosters deeper community.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Jul 30

But come on, read the book.

Other people have, and most of them lived to tell the tale!

White Flight

The forgotten story of how southern white supremacy and resistance to desegregation helped give birth to the modern conservative movement

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 29

After Nabarun Dasgupta lost a close friend to an overdose, he dedicated himself to addiction research and trying to empower drug users with lifesaving information.

How a friend's overdose drove a leading addiction scientist to look for answers

After Nabarun Dasgupta lost a close friend to an overdose, he dedicated himself to addiction research and trying to empower drug users with lifesaving information.

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Princeton 2000 @princeton2000.org · May 18

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We are Princeton: Monica Moore Thompson ’89 reflects on her term as Alumni Association president

As Monica Moore Thompson ’89 concludes her two-year term on June 30 and prepares to embark on a bold new venture with a deeply personal connection, she talks about her service as president of the Alum...

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Princeton 2000 @princeton2000.org · May 3

Style Guide is up!

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Shana Gadarian @sgadarian.bsky.social · May 1

This is a model for other universities. Engage your alumni - tell them why the work is important, what's at stake, and ask them to support you.

Kate Cohen @katecohen.bsky.social · Apr 30

Princeton leading the "which college gets my Dartmouth alumni contribution this year (Ivy Edition)" contest. Prize: $25 + goddamn self-respect.

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Stand Up for Princeton and Higher Education.

Join a community of Princeton alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends who are committed  to making the case for America’s great colleges and universities.

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Princeton 2000 @princeton2000.org · Apr 30

standup.princeton.edu

Stand Up for Princeton and Higher Education.

Join a community of Princeton alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends who are committed  to making the case for America’s great colleges and universities.

standup.princeton.edu

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 9

President Trump has frozen billions of dollars in federal funds in an attempt to rid higher education of what he calls its woke ideology. Our reporter spoke to the president of Princeton University, Christopher L. Eisgruber, who has vowed to fight.

Listen to "The Daily."

The University President Willing to Fight Trump

Christopher L. Eisgruber of Princeton University talks about the administration’s move to freeze billions of dollars in funding to higher education institutions.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 9

The Trump administration announced it is cutting nearly $4 million in federal funding for climate change research at Princeton University, claiming that it promoted “exaggerated” climate threats. nyti.ms/4jpEQHC

A person is walking by a campus building at Princeton University. A headline reads: "Trump Administration Cuts Research Funding Claiming It Creates 'Climate Anxiety.'" Photo credit: Ted Shaffrey/Associated Press.

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Maris Kreizman @maris.bsky.social · Apr 8

I wrote about two excellent novels -- Audition by Katie Kitamura and Liquid: A Love Story by Mariam Rahmani -- and what happens when a narrative veers away from what the reader might expect. www.themarisreview.com/the-maris-re...

The Maris Review, vol 49

Who hears a bunch of songs about working dead end, soul crushing jobs and is like, voila! The world needs a business book about leadership! What I read this week Audition by Katie Kitamura Katie K...

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Princeton 2000 @princeton2000.org · Apr 3

"We need to be true to our mission and we need to be true to our values."

President Eisgruber sits down with @bloomberglp.bsky.social's @davidgura.bsky.social to discuss academic freedom, addressing discrimination and the importance of Princeton's research to our country.

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jon ben-menachem @jbenmenachem.com · Apr 2

Relatedly: University President Christopher Eisgruber signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government in an interview with Bloomberg after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.

In Bloomberg interview, Eisgruber signals that Princeton will not make concessions

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the U...

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Princeton 2000 @princeton2000.org · Mar 19

The Cost of the Government’s Attack on Columbia

American universities have given the country prosperity and security. The Trump administration’s attack on academic freedom endangers all of that.

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Princeton 2000 @princeton2000.org · Feb 21

Let’s talk

Laura McGarrity @a-warm-garlic-yurt.bsky.social · Feb 21

Posting my embroidery so people can find me... 🐯 #embroidery #handembroidery

Hand embroidery of a tiger swimming amongst green weeds represented with French knots

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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · Jan 22

scoop: The Atlantic has hired another prominent journalist from The Washington Post — Griff Witte, who is joining as a managing editor, “leading our growing politics and accountability team.” Note from Jeffrey Goldberg: