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  • This Week in Princeton University History for March 16-22

    This Week in Princeton University History for March 16-22

    By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a new technology may improve cleanliness in campus buildings, a mother returns home after helping her son, and more. March 16, 1955—Frank Lloyd Wright lambastes American culture at a talk for the Senior Banquet in Dillon Gymnasium, telling an audience of 800,…

    March 16, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for March 9-15

    This Week in Princeton University History for March 9-15

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a tragic accident occurs, students are criticized, and more.

    March 9, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for March 2-8

    This Week in Princeton University History for March 2-8

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, menu color choices prove controversial, students flock to see a celebrity preacher, and more.

    March 2, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for February 23-March 1

    This Week in Princeton University History for February 23-March 1

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, students are not impressed with new technology, faculty appeal to the U.S. president, and more.

    February 23, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for February 16-22

    This Week in Princeton University History for February 16-22

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, the Class of 1847 reflects on their time in college, a significant gift is announced, and more.

    February 16, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for February 9-15

    This Week in Princeton University History for February 9-15

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a Black Panther’s visit brings tension, the faculty express support for fallout shelters, and more.

    February 9, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for February 2-8

    This Week in Princeton University History for February 2-8

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a new game is loved and hated, the College president asks parents to help encourage better behavior among graduating students, and more.

    February 2, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for January 26-February 1

    This Week in Princeton University History for January 26-February 1

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, an alum gets many birthday messages, students suggest a tuition hike, and more.

    January 26, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for January 19-25

    This Week in Princeton University History for January 19-25

    By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment of our recurring series, an alum suggests following a different path than he did, a boa constrictor is headed for campus, and more. January 20, 1971—Edward R. Weidlein ’68 warns those who join the U.S. Army Reserves to avoid the draft that it can still be…

    January 19, 2026
  • This Week in Princeton University History for January 12-18

    This Week in Princeton University History for January 12-18

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, student activism is denounced, concerns over wardrobe choices are expressed, and more.

    January 12, 2026
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