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In a year when the value of global engagement has been questioned, the University’s international community of faculty, researchers and students at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS), the Office of International...
Brian Kloeppel, hired in June as the inaugural director of the Mpala Secretariat, knows field research centers. As a professor of natural resource conservation and management at Western Carolina University, a role he held for 17 years, his time spent...
The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) supports bold, collaborative projects that connect faculty research with the wider world. Through competitive grants of up to $75,000 over three years, PIIRS advances innovative...
Shamus Khan, the Willard Thorp Professor of Sociology and American Studies, studies America’s elite class through the lens of their schools and institutions. He, along with Humboldt University sociologist Daniel Bultmann, is now working on a PIIRS...
Fellowship Advising, a division within the Office of International Programs, assists undergraduates and recent alumni as they navigate the complex landscape of identifying and applying for fellowships, scholarships and grants, many of which support...
Around campus, they are affectionately known as "frequent flyers:" students who take a determined approach to finding creative ways to see as much of the world as they can through Princeton's offerings. Experiencing other cultures and perspectives...
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Women’s History Month: Afghan Girls Struggle for Education, Part 1
To commemorate Women’s History Month, the Afghanistan Policy Lab at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has conducted interviews with eight courageous Afghan school-age girls in Afghansitan. These courageous individuals have been prevented from attending secondary school...
Eight International Journeys Bring Global Insights to SPIA Students Over Winter Break
Often overshadowed by its larger neighbors in Latin America, Uruguay has quietly built a strong record of economic success, democratic stability, and environmental sustainability. Despite its smaller size compared to Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay now ranks as the second most productive nation in...
Wilcove to Assume Vice Dean Role on Permanent Basis
David S. Wilcove, who has been serving as acting vice dean of the School of Public and International Affairs since the start of the academic year, will assume the role on a permanent basis beginning in the 2024-25 year.Wilcove, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and public affairs...
From historical maps to contemporary indigenous art: students delve into archives and visit art exhibition
On February 20, 2024, students enrolled in the first year seminar "Planet Amazonia" visited Firestone Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections Department. Alongside with instructor Miqueias Mugge and librarian Fernando Acosta-Rodríguez, they viewed rare historical materials produced in and...
Students explore food, climate and health — through the lens of India
In 2023, the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS), in collaboration with the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI), launched a new PIIRS Global Seminar: “Food, Climate and Health: An Indian Exploration.” The for-credit course ran from June 19 to July 28 and...
Effie Rentzou awarded the title Chevalier in l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques
Effie Rentzou, professor of French and Italian, has been awarded the title of Chevalier in l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques. A prestigious decoration awarded by the French Government, the Order of the French Academic Palms honors Rentzou’s contributions to culture and the arts.According to the...
Aleksandra Korolova awarded 2024 Sloan Fellowship
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced that Aleksandra Korolova, an expert in privacy, algorithmic fairness and technology policy, has been selected as a 2024 Sloan Research Fellow in computer science.
Princeton in Vienna Application Deadline Extended
The Department of German is excited to announce that the Princeton in Vienna courses for 2024 (GER 105G, GER 107G, and GER 313G) will be taught this summer in Vienna, Austria in collaboration with the Sprachenzentrum of the Universität Wien from July 7 to August 3, inclusive of travel. For more...
Susan Naquin Awarded 2024 Joseph Levenson Prize for "Gods of Mount Tai"
Feb. 20, 2024