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A Message from Lauren Blackburn’s Family to the Campus Community
April 29, 2025

To the Princeton community:

While we are deeply saddened by Lauren’s untimely death, we wish to express our profound gratitude for the outpouring of love, prayers, and well wishes from so many of you whom we don’t even know.  The immense support has lightened our hearts and strengthened us in this difficult time.  This is a…

A tragic loss for our community
April 25, 2025

Dear students and colleagues,

I am deeply saddened to share with you that the body of Lauren Blackburn ’26 was found at Lake Carnegie this morning. Our hearts are heavy and we share our deepest condolences with Lauren’s family and friends.

It is during these difficult times that we must draw strength and support from one…

Thursday update from VP Calhoun regarding missing student Lauren Blackburn
April 24, 2025

Dear students and colleagues,

The search for Lauren Blackburn ’26 continues, led by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) with the assistance of regional law enforcement. You may notice an increased presence of law enforcement on campus as a result. If you have any information about Lauren's whereabouts, please contact DPS at …

Update from VP Calhoun about missing student, Lauren Blackburn
April 23, 2025

Dear students and colleagues,

I write to let you know that the search for Lauren Blackburn ’26 is ongoing. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to lead the search with the assistance of regional law enforcement. You may see an increased presence of law enforcement on campus as a result. If you have any information about Lauren…

Important Message from VP Calhoun regarding missing student, Lauren Blackburn
April 22, 2025

Dear students and colleagues,

It is with great concern that I write to let you know that Lauren Blackburn ’26 of New College West has been reported missing. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is leading a search and recently issued a Tiger Alert to the campus community. If you have any information Lauren’s whereabouts, please…

A Message from VP Calhoun on Hazing Prevention
Sept. 13, 2024

Dear students,

As we continue to settle into the Fall semester and organizations across campus welcome new members, I write to reinforce the University’s commitment to address hazing as a serious risk to student health, safety and well-being.

Hazing is prohibited under New Jersey state law and under Princeton University’s 

An important message from VP Calhoun regarding yesterday’s incident at Clio Hall
April 30, 2024

 Dear students,

I write to update you about the brief takeover of Clio Hall yesterday afternoon. 

This incident represented an escalation by protestors into unlawful behavior that created a dangerous situation for protestors, University staff, and law enforcement. As protestors entered Clio…

A Message from VP Calhoun about free expression on campus
April 24, 2024

Dear students,


I hope this message finds you well as our campus moves toward the end of the academic year. You may be aware that there have been significant disruptions on some university campuses in recent days. Those disruptions and their aftermath have distressed campus communities, harmed students, and hindered the ability of the…

A Message from VP Calhoun about Hazing
March 1, 2024

Dear students,

The health and safety of Princeton students is fundamental to our University’s mission. I write to inform you of our efforts and to ask for your partnership in addressing a serious risk to student health, safety and well-being: hazing.

Hazing encompasses a broad range of behaviors that (a) may place another…

Exploring Mental Health Resources at Princeton
Sept. 20, 2022

Please read this report on Exploring Mental Health Resources at Princeton, presented by a collaborative working group between the Princeton University Undergraduate Student…