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Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Nico David-Fox and Devon Rudolph
| 3 days ago
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

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As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

Kian Petlin and Nico David-Fox

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

NEWS | 4 days ago

U. to cut employee benefits following raise reductions, eliciting mixed reactions

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U. to cut employee benefits following raise reductions, eliciting mixed reactions

Leela Hensler

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

NEWS | 5 days ago

Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

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Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

Ambre Van de Velde and Ryan Buschman

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

NEWS | 5 days ago

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

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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 | 6 days ago

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

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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 | 6 days ago

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

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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 | 6 days ago
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Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

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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 | February 24

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

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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 | February 24

Princeton researchers publish findings on Agouti gene in mice

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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 | February 24

Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp runs for N.J.-12 Democratic congressional nomination

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Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp runs for N.J.-12 Democratic congressional nomination

Emily Murphy

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

NEWS | February 24

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

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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 | February 23

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

2026 Pyne Prize Winners: Braeden Carroll and Katie Daniels

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 | February 23

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

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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 | February 22

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