'A Brief Drive Inside'

By Steve McDonald on July 19, 2012, noon

Take a glimpse of Princeton's inviting campus through a driving view, which quickly captures more than 50 locations usually only seen by pedestrians.

Princeton University's inviting 500-acre main campus has been traversed by students, faculty, the community and visitors for more than 250 years. Since the college settled into its Princeton location in 1756, tremendous change has occurred on the campus. Initially housed in Nassau Hall, the University now includes more than 180 buildings, some currently being built. Even as the campus has grown and evolved, its distinctive character — interwoven with its history — continues to look toward the future.

Video feature: 'Doorways of Princeton' .

Doorways have long been analogous with concepts such as transition, challenge, invitation, adventure and opportunity. At Princeton, there is no shortage of entryways, both literally and figuratively, through which University faculty, staff and students may travel.

Video feature: '24 Hours at Princeton University' .

The video "24 Hours at Princeton University" reflects how the appearance of more than a dozen campus locations evolves from dawn to dusk.

NSF RAPID grant backs Princeton research to track and contain pandemic .

The National Science Foundation has awarded emergency grants to two teams of Princeton researchers developing ways to better track and contain pandemics including COVID-19.

Doorways of Princeton .

These 20 distinctive doorways at Princeton University span more than 700 years of architectural styles.

Exhibition showcases 'Godunov' production .

An aged woodcut map showing the boundaries of 16th-century Russia will be featured alongside innovative stage models and lavish costume designs in a special exhibition opening Sunday, April 1, to document Princeton's efforts to mount a world-premiere production of "Boris Godunov."

Traditional bonfire sparks Princeton spirit .

Princeton students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the University's achievement in football this fall with a traditional bonfire on Cannon Green on Saturday, Nov. 17.