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Carolina Figueiredo GS named inaugural winner of Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize

Physics graduate student Carolina Figueiredo GS won $50,000 as the inaugural laureate of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation’s Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize on April 18. She was the sole recipient of the prize in its founding year, chosen for her Ph.D. research at Princeton that unearthed “hidden relations among quantum field theories.”

Physics graduate student Carolina Figueiredo GS won $50,000 as the inaugural laureate of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation’s Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize on April 18. She was the sole recipient of the prize in its founding year, chosen for her Ph.D. research at Princeton that unearthed “hidden relations among quantum field theories.”

NEWS | 2 days ago

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A Yale report blamed universities for declining public trust. Princeton professors are divided.

Yale University recently released a report that publicly addressed what a faculty committee found to be shortcomings at Yale and across higher education — issues on which Princeton professors remain divided. The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and Dean of the College Michael Gordin to discuss the implications of the report on Princeton.

Yale University recently released a report that publicly addressed what a faculty committee found to be shortcomings at Yale and across higher education — issues on which Princeton professors remain divided. The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and Dean of the College Michael Gordin to discuss the implications of the report on Princeton.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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Fire in Wendell kitchen extinguished by student after smoke filled building

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

NEWS | 3 days ago

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‘A policy wonk’: N.J.-12 candidate Squire Servance discusses grassroots campaign, health equity

Squire Servance sat for an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his campaign, focusing on his grassoots campaign roots, health equity, and University engagement.

Squire Servance sat for an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his campaign, focusing on his grassoots campaign roots, health equity, and University engagement.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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As Gateway Program continues construction, Princetonians reflect on potential rail improvements

As construction resumes on the Gateway Program, the nation’s largest transportation project, the Princeton community anticipates a future of doubled rail capacity and significantly improved transit reliability on the Northeast Corridor line.

As construction resumes on the Gateway Program, the nation’s largest transportation project, the Princeton community anticipates a future of doubled rail capacity and significantly improved transit reliability on the critical Northeast Corridor line.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Graduate student CPUC representatives elected for first time by popular vote recommendation with 1.6 percent turnout

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

NEWS | 6 days ago

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Princeton employees donate to Altman, Cohen, Wang in N.J.-12 race

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

NEWS | April 27

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Princeton residents express opposition to eliminating free parking at library

The Princeton Public Library may end its two-hour free parking for library-goers in exchange for a proposed $149,000 budget increase from the municipality. Some residents are calling for the municipality to fully fund the library’s budget request, citing its popularity and importance in the community.

The Princeton Public Library may end its two-hour free parking for library-goers in exchange for a proposed $149,000 budget increase from the municipality. Some residents are calling for the municipality to fully fund the library’s budget request, citing its popularity and importance in the community.

NEWS | April 27

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Porchfest canceled for first time since 2022 inauguration due to inclement weather

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

NEWS | April 24