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Putting service into focus at Princeton
In its inaugural year, Service Focus brought together 78 undergraduates committed to bridging service and learning across the first two years of their Princeton University experience.

Service Focus, helps students form their own commitment to service and make service an integral part of their Princeton experience.

Article by Emily Aronson and Danielle Alio, Office of Communications Office of Communications and Gwen McNamara, Pace Center for Civic Engagement

Photo courtesy of the Pace Center for Civic Engagement

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Katharine Reed named valedictorian, Rafail Zoulis selected as salutatorian
Katharine (Kate) Reed, a history major from Arnold, Maryland, has been named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2019. Rafail Zoulis, a classics major from Athens, has been named the Latin salutatorian.

The Princeton faculty accepted the nominations for the Faculty Committee on Examinations and Standing at its April 29 meeting.

Article by the Office of Communications

Photos by Katharine Reed and Sameer Khan

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Teacher Prep celebrates 50 years of service through teaching
“Honoring the Past, Preparing the Future: Celebrating 50 Years of Preparing Teachers for the Nation’s Service,” was held on campus April 12 and 13. Alumni ranging from the Class of 2018 to the early ’70s came from across the country — representing 41 of the 50 years of the program. The 150 participants, including current students in the Teacher Prep certificate program, and current and former faculty and staff, enjoyed panels, keynote addresses, roundtable discussions and campus tours — and had plenty of time to socialize. Much of the programming was open to the public.

Article by Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications

Photo by Mike Schwartz

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Alumna Karen Richardson named dean of admission at Princeton
Karen Richardson, a leader in college admissions and a Princeton graduate and native of New Jersey who was among the first generation in her family to attend college, has been named dean of admission at Princeton University. She will start in her new role on July 1.

Photo by Alonso Nichols

Article by Karin Dienst, Office of Communications

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Princeton is pleased to offer admission to 1,895 students for Class of 2023
Princeton University has offered admission to 1,895 students for the Class of 2023, including 18 percent who will be first-generation college students and 26 percent from lower-income backgrounds. This year’s admission process reflects the University’s enduring commitment to attract, enroll and support extraordinary students from all backgrounds.

Photo by Ryan Maguire, Office of Communications

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