New committee to examine college access for lower-income students

Building on the University’s success in increasing the socioeconomic diversity of undergraduates and reducing financial obstacles for students, the Trustee Ad Hoc Committee on College Access will begin meeting this month to examine strategies to help low-income students overcome barriers to college readiness and access.

Read more about the Trusted Ad Hoc Committee on College Access

Study of Southern Ocean critical to understanding climate change

Understanding the Southern Ocean that rings Antarctica is critical to understanding the climate of the whole world, according to Jorge Sarmiento, Princeton’s George J. Magee Professor of Geoscience and Geological Engineering and associated faculty member of the Princeton Environmental Institute.

Watch the “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Southern Ocean” video feature

Finding the Enduring Shield of Princeton

The Princeton University shield has a widespread presence throughout the campus. With a keen eye, one can catch a glimpse of this icon in campus architecture — from interiors to facades — and it also adorns sport venues, commercial items, publications and more. Whether small or large, sculptural, carved, or printed in ink, the University shield serves as an emblem of Princeton’s rich traditions.