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Tag: student loans

  • This Week in Princeton University History for April 13-19

    This Week in Princeton University History for April 13-19

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a new snack food is causing problems for some students, a future where students must take out loans to pay for an education is predicted, and more.

  • This Week in Princeton History for August 21-27

    This Week in Princeton History for August 21-27

    In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a member of the Class of 1931 meets with tragedy while engaged in heroic efforts to save others, an employee stages a stakeout, and more. August 23, 1981—Under new legislation signed by Ronald Reagan this month, students who secure educational loans after this date will be required…