
Our People
Barton named Princeton’s assistant vice president for facilities operations .
Neuroscientist Bradley Dickerson wins McKnight Scholar Award for biological 'gyroscope' .
Bradley Dickerson is one of six neuroscientists to receive the 2022 McKnight Scholar Award.
Simon Gikandi and Chika Okeke-Agulu recognized by British Academy for their contribution to the humanities .
Simon Gikandi, the Robert Schirmer Professor of English and chair of the Department of English, and Chika Okeke-Agulu, professor of art and archaeology and African American studies and director of the Program in African Studies, have been elected corresponding fellows of the British Academy.
Princeton's History
- 1746College of New Jersey founded in Elizabeth, New Jersey, by the Presbyterian Synod
- 1896Name officially changed to Princeton University
- 1900Graduate School established
- 1969Trustees vote to admit women undergraduates
- 2001Financial aid policy changes, replacing loans with grants that do not need to be repaid

Visit Us
A visit to our beautiful campus will give you a good idea of what Princeton has to offer. Tours and information session are available throughout the year. A virtual tour also can serve as your guide.