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Princeton Celebrates Anne Carson, a Nobel Winner Whom It Denied Tenure

The New York Times By Neil Vigdor Oct 8, 2026 · 5:06 PM 50 views 0 comments

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Carson, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, taught at the university in the 1980s. Social media users mocked a congratulatory message from the school.

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