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Future of the Center on Science and Technology being evaluated due to budget constraints

Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.

Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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Princeton Council restricts ICE actions on municipal-owned grounds

Council members voted unanimously to bar federal civil immigration officers from non-public, municipally owned land without a judicial warrant. Residents also urged the Council to reverse its 2024 ban on skating at Lake Carnegie, a decision the municipality is now reconsidering.

Council members voted unanimously to bar federal immigration officers from non-public, municipally owned land without a judicial warrant. Residents also urged the Council to reverse its 2024 ban on skating at Lake Carnegie, a decision the municipality is now reconsidering.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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U-Councilors introduce surprise amendments at CPUC, liberalizing questions policy

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

NEWS | 6 days ago

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Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

NEWS | 6 days ago

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USG provides input on VP for Campus Life selection process, continues election reform debate

At its Sunday meeting, USG weighed in on the search for Princeton’s next vice president for campus life, backed an effort to permit campus chalking, and continued debating election reforms.

At its Sunday meeting, USG weighed in on the search for Princeton’s next vice president for campus life, backed an effort to permit campus chalking, and continued debating election reforms.

NEWS | September 28

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Amid budget cuts, Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises second-highest amount in history

Princeton’s Annual Giving campaign raised $79.6 million in 2025–26, its second-highest total ever, even as alumni participation continued to decline amid broader University budget uncertainty.

Princeton’s Annual Giving campaign raised $79.6 million in 2025–26, its second-highest total ever, even as alumni participation continued to decline amid broader University budget uncertainty.

NEWS | September 27

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NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 resigns after report finds sexual harassment and ethics violations

Caldwell resigned a day after a report into allegations against him was released by Sherrill. The report concluded that he had violated multiple policies while engaging in sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Caldwell has disputed the findings.

Caldwell resigned a day after a report into allegations against him was released by Sherrill. The report concluded that he had violated multiple policies while engaging in sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Caldwell has disputed the findings.

NEWS | September 25

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High Meadows Environmental Institute unveils new Maya Lin installation on species loss

Briger Hall's new Environmental Gallery opened on Sept. 22 with Maya Lin’s “What Is Missing?,” which shows large videos of endangered animals like whales, tigers, and giraffes.

Briger Hall's new Environmental Gallery opened on Sept. 22 with Maya Lin’s “What Is Missing?,” which shows large videos of endangered animals like whales, tigers, and giraffes.

NEWS | September 25

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Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 to resign after investigation found policy violations

N.J. Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling for the resignation of Princeton alumnus Dale Caldwell ’82, following the release of a report finding that he engaged in workplace misconduct. A lawyer for Caldwell denied the allegations and contested the process behind the investigation.

N.J. Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling for the resignation of Princeton alumnus Dale Caldwell ’82, following the release of a report finding that he engaged in workplace misconduct. A lawyer for Caldwell denied the allegations and contested the process behind the investigation.

NEWS | September 25

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Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

NEWS | September 23

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Princeton to lead new quantum institute backed by National Science Foundation

Princeton will lead one of three new Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, which focus on advancing quantum research through interdisciplinary projects. The two other new institutes will be led by Yale and Harvard. 

Princeton will lead one of three new Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, which focus on advancing quantum research through interdisciplinary projects. The two other new institutes will be led by Yale and Harvard.

NEWS | September 23