-
This Week in Princeton University History for August 24-30
by April C. Armstrong *14 In this week’s installment of our recurring series, Princeton has a new president, test scores may no longer be needed for admission, and more. August 25, 1854—John Maclean’s inaugural address has been published alongside a description of his inauguration. After swearing him in, the pamphlet says, the Chief Justice of…
-
This Week in Princeton History for September 5-11
In this week’s installment of our recurring series, the arrival of undergraduate women draws attention, a recent graduate reflects on the contrast between life as a student and life on a war’s front lines, and more. September 6, 1969—Amid media fanfare and besieged by unsolicited attention from their male peers, undergraduate women arrive on campus.…
This blog includes text and images drawn from historical sources that may contain material that is offensive or harmful. We strive to accurately represent the past while being sensitive to the needs and concerns of our audience. If you have any feedback to share on this topic, please either comment on a relevant post, or use our Ask Us form to contact us.