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Future Humanities Institute to weigh HUM sequence expansion, hoping to be hedge against budget pressures

Princeton’s Humanities Initiative plans to establish the Humanities Institute in Fall 2027, which will expand the study of humanities for undergraduates.

Princeton’s Humanities Initiative plans to establish the Humanities Institute in Fall 2027, which will expand the study of humanities for undergraduates.

NEWS | November 4

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The future of humanities teaching in the AI age, according to Princeton professors

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.

NEWS | October 1

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Former employee accuses PPPL of neglecting 14 years of safety inspections

Former PPPL engineer Justin Bradley alleges the lab skipped decades of safety inspections, falsified records, and fired him for whistleblowing. Bradley is seeking damages under New Jersey's whistleblower law.

Former PPPL engineer Justin Bradley alleges the lab skipped decades of safety inspections, falsified records, and fired him for whistleblowing. Bradley is seeking damages under New Jersey's whistleblower law.

NEWS | September 2

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

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.

NEWS | July 13

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Faculty approve four new minors, including Native American and Indigenous Studies

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

NEWS | April 8

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Toni Morrison, Frederick Douglass added back to HUM Sequence syllabus

Morrison’s “Beloved” and Douglass’s “My Bondage and My Freedom” have been added back to the HUM syllabus this spring, as faculty selections continue to shape the course’s evolving reading list.

Morrison’s “Beloved” and Douglass’s “My Bondage and My Freedom” have been added back to the HUM syllabus this spring, as faculty selections continue to shape the course’s evolving reading list.

NEWS | February 6

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Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

In a campus-wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

In a campus wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

NEWS | January 29

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New Humanities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration

The University announced a new Humanities Initiative, which plans for a more robust system of collaboration both within the humanities departments and through other disciplines on campus. A faculty steering group will meet for the first time on Dec. 20.

The University announced a new Humanities Initiative, which plans for a more robust system of collaboration both within the humanities departments and through other disciplines on campus. A faculty steering group will meet for the first time on Dec. 20.

NEWS | 12/18/2024

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Upperclassman course selection concludes with key classes filled, students express frustration

On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Princeton upperclassman swiftly selected their courses. With underclassman course enrollment looming, several classes have already filled up.

On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Princeton upperclassman swiftly selected their courses. With underclassman course enrollment looming, several classes have already filled up.

NEWS | 12/05/2024

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First Professor of Indigenous Studies steps into role, charts new initiatives

J. Kēhaulani Kauanui assumed her role as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies in Anthropology this past July. She spoke to the ‘Prince’ about her goals, which include improving the Native experience on campus and creating a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.

J. Kēhaulani Kauanui assumed her role as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies in Anthropology this past July. She spoke to the ‘Prince’ about her goals, which include improving the Native experience on campus and creating a minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies.

NEWS | 12/03/2024