Morrison, Graziosi named Behrman Professors in the Humanities, will begin term next fall

Morrison, Graziosi named Behrman Professors in the Humanities, will begin term next fall

Leela Hensler

The Humanities Council named Professor Barbara Graziosi and Professor Simon Morrison as the newest Behrman Professors in the Humanities, a three-year appointment during which the two will, among other duties, co-teach the year-long Western Humanities Sequence. 

The Humanities Council named Professor Barbara Graziosi and Professor Simon Morrison as the newest Behrman Professors in the Humanities, a three-year appointment during which the two will, among other duties, co-teach the year-long Western Humanities Sequence.

NEWS | 3 days ago

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USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

Benedict Hooper

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

NEWS | 3 days ago

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Removal of invasive-species, affordable-housing ordinances discussed at Princeton Council meeting

Removal of invasive-species, affordable-housing ordinances discussed at Princeton Council meeting

Razvan Verde

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

NEWS | 3 days ago

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Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

Clara Docherty and Leela Hensler

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

Gus Vogel

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

NEWS | 4 days ago

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Princeton researchers publish findings on Agouti gene in mice

Princeton researchers publish findings on Agouti gene in mice

Danielle Burke

A team of researchers led by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Catherine Peña and Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Ricardo Mallarino found that, in African striped mice, the Agouti gene functions as an environmentally responsive switch for paternal aggression and caregiving behavior.

A team of researchers led by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Catherine Peña and Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Ricardo Mallarino found that, in African striped mice, the Agouti gene functions as an environmentally responsive switch for paternal aggression and caregiving behavior.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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Princeton Research Day 2026 focuses on undergraduates, taking place in new art museum

Princeton Research Day 2026 focuses on undergraduates, taking place in new art museum

Haeon Lee

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

Justus Wilhoit, Lulu Mangriotis, and Luke Grippo

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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2026 Pyne Prize awarded to Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26

2026 Pyne Prize awarded to Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26

Lulu Mangriotis and Vanessa Catalano

Princeton seniors Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26 awarded the University’s highest undergraduate honor, the Moses Taylor Pyne Prize, in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character.

Princeton seniors Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26 awarded the University’s highest undergraduate honor, the Moses Taylor Pyne Prize, in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Monday classes virtual or rescheduled, campus remains closed to non-essential personnel

Monday classes virtual or rescheduled, campus remains closed to non-essential personnel

Hayk Yengibaryan

All Monday classes will be virtual or rescheduled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

All Monday classes will be canceled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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Blizzard to bring one to two feet of snow to Princeton starting Sunday

Blizzard to bring one to two feet of snow to Princeton starting Sunday

Hayk Yengibaryan

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

NEWS | 6 days ago

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Princeton Professor Sam Wang discusses platform in congressional race

Princeton Professor Sam Wang discusses platform in congressional race

Oliver Wu and Emily Murphy

Princeton neuroscience professor Sam Wang, who is running in N.J.-12, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his campaign platform. Wang spoke about political polarization, free speech and expression on college campuses, and the regulation of artificial intelligence, among other topics.

Princeton neuroscience professor Sam Wang, who is running in N.J.-12, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his campaign platform. Wang spoke about political polarization, free speech and expression on college campuses, and the regulation of artificial intelligence, among other topics.

NEWS | February 20

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Gateway tunnel project construction to disrupt spring break travel

Gateway tunnel project construction to disrupt spring break travel

Giselle Moreno and Elizabeth Hu

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

NEWS | February 20

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Princeton NAACP chapter hosts legislators to discuss Black political power and equity

Princeton NAACP chapter hosts legislators to discuss Black political power and equity

Giselle Moreno

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

NEWS | February 20

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