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Outdoor Action Guide to

Traveling in cold weather conditions can be life threatening. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton ...
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Outdoor Action Guide to Belaying

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...
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Princeton alumni awarded three of four 2026 Fields Medals in math

The prestigious medal is awarded every four years by the International Mathematical Union to researchers under 40 years old for “outstanding mathematical achievement” and future promise.
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Princeton researchers awarded Genesis Mission grants from Department of Energy to lead projects that accelerate AI use for scientific discovery

The national initiative will "help develop and demonstrate AI-enabled scientific workflows designed to accelerate ...
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Hans Aarsleff, ‘towering’ scholar of the history of the study of language, dies at 100

Hans Aarsleff, a professor of English and renowned scholar of the history of the study of language, died July 1. He was 100.
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Princeton in the service of a new nation

In the 1770s, Princeton was a sleepy crossroads a hard day’s ride up the King’s Highway from Philadelphia. But that didn’t stop the town and The College of New Jersey — today’s Princeton University — ...
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Princeton joins powerhouse network for theoretical physics with major gift from the Leinweber Foundation

A major gift from the Leinweber Foundation has established the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical Physics at Princeton University. With this gift, Princeton will become the ninth member of the Leinweber ...
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Princeton awards six honorary degrees during 2026 Commencement

Princeton University awarded honorary degrees to the following recipients during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 26. William J. Burns is one of the most distinguished and respected ...
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Students honored for leadership and service at 2026 Class Day

Members of Princeton University’s Class of 2026 celebrated the end of their undergraduate careers with a Class Day ceremony honoring their achievements and leadership on Monday, May 25. Recipients of ...
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National Academy of Sciences elects eight Princeton professors

Eight Princeton professors were elected to the National Academy of Sciences this year: Cliff Brangwynne, Chris Chang, Maria Chudnovsky, Jianqing Fan, Sabine Kastner, Sebastian Seung, Daniel Sigman and ...
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Biomedical research is surging at Princeton University

New insights into the link between cancer and metabolism. Stunning progress toward biomedical sensors that will revolutionize how doctors keep track of our health. Data-driven breakthroughs in ...
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AI and the humanities: Across the Princeton campus, an era of collaboration is underway.

With the launch of the Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and the New Jersey AI Hub, over the last few years Princeton University has firmly established its presence at the forefront of ...