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Andrew Houck ’00 will be new Dean of Engineering and Applied Science

Andrew Houck ’00 will be new Dean of Engineering and Applied Science

Devon Rudolph
| 4 days ago
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The Daily Princetonian spoke to Andrew Houck ’00, the new Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, about his commitment to rebuilding the deteriorating relationship between higher education and the federal government, as well as his goals of restoring the public's faith in the sciences.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to Andrew Houck ’00, the new Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, about his commitment to rebuilding the deteriorating relationship between higher education and the federal government, as well as his goals of restoring the public;s faith in the sciences.

Letter from Provost reveals total operating budget, recommends shifts in spending

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Letter from Provost reveals total operating budget, recommends shifts in spending

Luke Grippo

The Princeton University Board of Trustees voted to approve the University operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, revealing the total to be $3.5 billion, with shifts in funding sources, allocation of funds, and a momentary hiring freeze.

The Princeton University Board of Trustees voted to approve the University operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, revealing the total to be $3.5 billion, with shifts in funding sources, allocation of funds, and a momentary hiring freeze.

NEWS | May 4

Princeton launches ‘Stand Up’ website, alumni newsletter in response to federal attacks

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Princeton launches ‘Stand Up’ website, alumni newsletter in response to federal attacks

Devon Rudolph

Princeton University released a statement announcing a new initiative called “Stand Up,” reaffirming the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic research funding, while criticizing the new presidential administration’s federal funding cuts.

Princeton University released a statement announcing a new initiative called “Stand Up,” reaffirming the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic research funding, while criticizing the new presidential administration’s federal funding cuts.

NEWS | May 2

Faculty pass proposal to prevent the issuance of faculty-wide political statements

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Faculty pass proposal to prevent the issuance of faculty-wide political statements

Nikki Han

Faculty members can no longer issue faculty-wide statements expressing certain political positions or beliefs and can only vote on actionable proposals, after a vote at the faculty meeting on April 28.

Faculty members can no longer issue faculty-wide statements expressing certain political positions or beliefs and can only vote on actionable proposals, after a vote at the faculty meeting on April 28.

NEWS | April 30

Three weeks after Trump cut Princeton’s funding, no demands have been publicly issued. Here’s what we know.

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Three weeks after Trump cut Princeton’s funding, no demands have been publicly issued. Here’s what we know.

Luke Grippo

Harvard and Columbia received lists of demands from the Trump administration days after their federal grants were paused. Princeton has still yet to receive any demands, yet the $210 million in federal funding paused on April 1 remains frozen.

Harvard and Columbia received lists of demands from the Trump administration days after their federal grants were paused. Princeton has still yet to receive any demands, yet the $210 million in federal funding paused on April 1 remains frozen.

NEWS | April 25
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Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

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Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

Christopher Bao

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

NEWS | April 22

University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

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University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

Sena Chang

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton’s ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton's ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

NEWS | April 16

Dean of the College Michael Gordin’s ‘On the Fringe’ named Pre-read for Class of 2029

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Dean of the College Michael Gordin’s ‘On the Fringe’ named Pre-read for Class of 2029

Hayk Yengibaryan

Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin’s On the Fringe has been selected as the Pre-read for the Class of 2029, exploring how society defines science and distinguishes it from pseudoscience.

Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin’s On the Fringe has been selected as the Pre-read for the Class of 2029, exploring how society defines science and distinguishes it from pseudoscience.

NEWS | April 15

Senior lecturers, University lecturers, professors of the practice now eligible for emeritus status

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Senior lecturers, University lecturers, professors of the practice now eligible for emeritus status

Nikki Han

Faculty voted to transfer emeritus status to Senior Lecturers, University Lecturers, and Professors of the Practice when they retire at the Faculty Meeting on April 7. 

Faculty voted to transfer emeritus status to Senior Lecturers, University Lecturers, and Professors of the Practice when they retire at the Faculty Meeting on April 7.

NEWS | April 15

After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

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After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

Kian Petlin

The status of the four student referenda passed with over two-thirds student support in the fall Undergraduate Student Government election is unclear, and the University has not announced where they stand in the administrative process.

The status of the four student referenda passed with over two-thirds student support in the fall Undergraduate Student Government election is unclear, and the University has not announced where they stand in the administrative process.

NEWS | April 8

Faculty vote to remove references to affirmative action from procedures, non-discrimination statement

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Faculty vote to remove references to affirmative action from procedures, non-discrimination statement

Sena Chang and Nikki Han

In an April 7 meeting, faculty members voted to approve a proposal to remove references to affirmative action and other suggestions of race-based preferential treatment from the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement and the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty.

In an April 7 meeting, faculty members voted to approve a proposal to remove references to affirmative action and other suggestions of race-based preferential treatment from the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement and the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty.

NEWS | April 7

U. punts on releasing total operating budget after funding cuts, says it will support financial aid

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U. punts on releasing total operating budget after funding cuts, says it will support financial aid

Luke Grippo

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

NEWS | April 3

Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

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Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

Meghana Veldhuis

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

NEWS | April 3

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