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It’s Charter Day! Read All About It!
On the 278th anniversary of the signing of Princeton University’s Charter, we offer the text of both the first and second charters, from which the words above are found.
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This Week in Princeton History for October 21-27
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a graduate student fights to keep his spouse in the United States, election excitement is heightened on campus, and more.
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This Week in Princeton University History for October 14-20
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, faculty are polled about their support for women’s suffrage, the band is banned, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for October 7-13
By April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a political meeting on campus meets with disapproval, a basketball coach is teaching tennis, and more. October 9, 1884—Locals are discussing a mysterious stranger in town claiming to be the brother of two students who left college a year ago. The man…
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This Week in Princeton History for September 30-October 6
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a sophomore writes about her experiences with professors, a new dress code is imposed, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for September 23-29
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a visitor describes the campus, George Washington makes a donation, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for September 16-22
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, students have access to a new technology, alumni are concerned about admissions standards, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for September 9-15
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, students from Tulane University make a temporary home at Princeton, physical education becomes mandatory, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for September 2-8
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a new alumni group forms, an incoming student writes about her arrival on campus, and more.
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This Week in Princeton History for August 26-September 1
In this week’s installment in our recurring series, the president addresses rumors that Princeton will close, students hold a “war meeting,” and more.
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