Princeton University was founded at Elizabeth, New Jersey, in 1746 as the College of New Jersey.
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As part of the sesquicentennial celebrations in 1896, the College of New Jersey changed its name to Princeton University, the present name of the university. Princeton University adopted as an informal motto “Princeton in the nation’s service,” the title of … See more

In 1982, the residential college system was officially established under Goheen's successor William G. Bowen, who would serve until 1988. … See more

After the 1970s, student activism at Princeton entered the mainstream again twice. In 2015, the Black Justice League, a student group, staged large-scale sit-ins at Nassau Hall. The protests were covered by the New York Times and led to the renaming of the See more

In 1756, the College moved to its new quarters to Nassau Hall, in Princeton, New Jersey. Nassau Hall, named to honor King William III, … See more

Princeton was hardly untouched by the Vietnam War. Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) had an active Princeton chapter, which … See more

In 2001, Princeton elected its first female president, Shirley M. Tilghman. Before retiring in 2012, Tilghman expanded financial aid offerings … See more