Daphne Lewis

Twenty-three Nobel physics laureates have been affiliated with Princeton, one of its professors was credited with giving the world the term “black hole,” and its town hosted Albert Einstein for over two decades. This year, the University is joining a national network of institutions advancing theoretical physics research, following a major gift from the Leinweber Foundation.

The Class of 2028 gathered Friday afternoon on Cannon Green to celebrate officially declaring their majors. Hundreds of students took part in the event, which featured orange and black departmental banners, balloons, and free food vendors. Students in the Class of 2028 pursuing an A.B. degree declared their majors this spring, while those pursuing B.S.E majors declared in the spring of their first year.