Princeton's shield is adapted from the central image of the University Seal, the corporate signature of the trustees that is embossed on diplomas and printed on official documents. The shield depicts an open Bible inscribed with VET NOV TESTAMENTUM, to signify the Old and New Testaments, above a chevron that represents the rafters of a building.

Since 1896, when at the Sesquicentennial of its founding the College of New Jersey became Princeton University, the corporate seal has been simpler -- as described in the trustees' minutes of February 13, 1896: . . . a shield resting upon a circle.

Dec 18, 2005 · The seal of the [Princeton University], used for almost a century and a half, comprised the following details: In the upper part of a circle, an open Bible with Latin characters VET NOV TESTAMENTUM signifying the Old and New Testaments. Over the Bible, the motto VITAM MORTUIS REDDO (I restore life to the dead.)

Dec 27, 2012 · Play the “Finding the Enduring Shield of Princeton” video. The symbol, as seen in this video, is derived from the University’s official seal, which was adopted in its current version in 1896 when Princeton changed its name from the College of New Jersey to Princeton University.

Feb 1, 2024 · The university's shield was first recorded on February 13, 1896, [1] and would not have met the threshold of originality. The shield's current iteration was a 2007 redesign but the original elements were retained; only the black outline was removed to …

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The seal of the College of New Jersey—the name by which Princeton University was first known—was used for almost a century and a half. In the upper part of a circle, it contained an open Bible with Latin characters VET NOV TESTAMENTUM …

Oct 24, 2005 · The seal of the College of New Jersey—the name by which Princeton University was first known—was used for almost a century and a half. In the upper part of a circle, it contained an open Bible with Latin characters VET NOV TESTAMENTUM signifying the Old and New Testaments.

May 31, 2024 · In official Princeton publications, the logo is a beacon of scholastic authority, a seal of authenticity. In print, it carries gravitas, an indelible mark of history inked onto today’s canvas—the permanence of print meeting the fluidity of thought.

The seal of the University (a shield encircled by Princeton's motto and name in Latin) is the corporate signature representing official business of the Board of Trustees and the president. It is imprinted on ceremonial documents, awards and diplomas and may be used for other purposes only by permission.