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Princeton professor Yiyun Li and journalist Natalie Obiko Pearson ’99 win Pulitzer Prizes

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Princeton professor Yiyun Li and journalist Natalie Obiko Pearson ’99 win Pulitzer Prizes

Oliver Wu and Elizabeth Hu

Li was awarded the memoir or autobiography prize for her memoir “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” and Pearson was honored for her role in the Bloomberg graphic novel “trAPPed.” Three Princeton faculty and one alumna were also named finalists in various categories.

Li was awarded the memoir or autobiography prize for her memoir “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” and Pearson was honored for her role in the Bloomberg graphic novel “trAPPed.” Three Princeton faculty and one alumna were also named finalists in various categories.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

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Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

Gus Vogel and Giselle Moreno

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

NEWS | April 22

Jan-Werner Müller awarded University professorship, reflects on democracy and academic freedom

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Jan-Werner Müller awarded University professorship, reflects on democracy and academic freedom

Aitana Camponovo

Jan-Werner Müller, scholar of democratic theory and the history of political thought, was named Class of 1943 University Professor of Politics. He sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his research, teaching, the role of political theory, and concerns about student engagement and academic freedom on campus.

Jan-Werner Müller, scholar of democratic theory and the history of political thought, was named Class of 1943 University Professor of Politics. He sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his research, teaching, the role of political theory, and concerns about student engagement and academic freedom on campus.

NEWS | April 14

Nukes and Nassau Hall: inside Princeton’s Science and Global Security Program

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Nukes and Nassau Hall: inside Princeton’s Science and Global Security Program

Daphne Lewis

Co-directors of Princeton's Science and Global Security Program Zia Mian and Alexander Glaser are working to understand nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, and policies around disarmament alongside a team of researchers and visiting scholars.

Co-directors of Princeton's Science and Global Security Program Zia Mian and Alexander Glaser are working to understand nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, and policies around disarmament alongside a team of researchers and visiting scholars.

NEWS | April 13

Faculty to vote on the implementation of ‘universal’ proctoring

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Faculty to vote on the implementation of ‘universal’ proctoring

Devon Williams and Giselle Moreno

A proposal for proctoring on all examinations will be considered by two faculty committees before potentially reaching a full faculty vote in May, according to Dean of the College Michael Gordin. This unprecedented proposal comes amidst administration concerns about cheating, especially given the prevalence of generative AI tools.

A proposal for proctoring on all examinations will be considered by two faculty committees before potentially reaching a full faculty vote in May, according to Dean of the College Michael Gordin. This unprecedented proposal comes amidst administration concerns about cheating, especially given the prevalence of generative AI tools.

NEWS | April 2

English professor Meredith Martin awarded grant to collaborate on AI toolkit for humanities

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English professor Meredith Martin awarded grant to collaborate on AI toolkit for humanities

Julie Kim

Martin is a professor of English and the director of the Center for Digital Humanities. Her project, led by Tom Lippincott of Johns Hopkins University, is seeking to use AI to analyze poetry, narrative fiction, and music across time.

Martin is a professor of English and the director of the Center for Digital Humanities. Her project, led by Tom Lippincott of Johns Hopkins University, is seeking to use AI to analyze poetry, narrative fiction, and music across time.

NEWS | March 25
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AAUP panel debates academia’s response to Trump’s education agenda

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AAUP panel debates academia’s response to Trump’s education agenda

Toby Chang

Members of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) met on Monday to discuss challenges in response to the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts, and free speech on campus.

Members of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) met on Monday to discuss challenges in response to the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts, and free speech on campus.

NEWS | March 18

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 | February 25

Students and professors express enthusiasm for new linguistics major

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Students and professors express enthusiasm for new linguistics major

Elizabeth Hu

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.

NEWS | February 13

Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

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Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

Julie Kim

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

NEWS | February 10

Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

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Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

Aitana Camponovo

A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.

A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.

NEWS | February 6

Numismatics Collection curator to leave in June

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Numismatics Collection curator to leave in June

Clara Docherty

Curator of Numismatics and Lecturer Alan Stahl, who has overseen Princeton’s vast coin collection since 2004, will leave the University in June. Stahl oversaw significant growth in the Numismatics Collection and frequently met with classes to discuss coinage.

Curator of Numismatics and Lecturer Alan Stahl, who has overseen Princeton’s vast coin collection since 2004, will leave the University in June. During his tenure, Stahl oversaw significant growth in the Numismatics Collection and frequently met with classes to discuss coinage.

NEWS | January 19

Economics professor Kate Ho passes away after long battle with cancer

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Economics professor Kate Ho passes away after long battle with cancer

Devon Rudolph

Professor Kate Ho made seminal contributions to the economics of modeling competition in the healthcare sector and taught well-loved courses in industrial organization.

Professor Kate Ho made seminal contributions to the economics of modeling competition in the healthcare sector and taught well-loved courses in industrial organization.

NEWS | December 16

Newest minors include Computing, Society and Policy, forthcoming Education Studies

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Newest minors include Computing, Society and Policy, forthcoming Education Studies

Haeon Lee

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

NEWS | December 12

Princeton Prof. Ruha Benjamin tapped for Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

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Princeton Prof. Ruha Benjamin tapped for Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

Teresa Chen and Leela Hensler

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

NEWS | December 11

Two-thirds of undergrad grades at Princeton last year were A-range, faculty report says

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Two-thirds of undergrad grades at Princeton last year were A-range, faculty report says

Haeon Lee and Nico David-Fox

The 2024–25 academic year set a record for the highest percentage of A-plus and A grades given out by the University in the past 20 years, representing 45.5 percent of all grades, a nearly 20 percentage point increase in the past decade.

The 2024–25 academic year set a record for the highest percentage of A-plus and A grades given out by the University in the past 20 years, representing 45.5 percent of all grades, a nearly 20 percentage point increase in the past decade.

NEWS | December 2

Linguistics students and faculty react to new program independence

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Linguistics students and faculty react to new program independence

Isaac Bernstein and Haeon Lee

In a faculty meeting on Nov. 3, the Program in Linguistics was declared an independent academic unit. Finalized via a unanimous vote, this change moves the program out of the Council of the Humanities into the Social Sciences Academic Division.

In a faculty meeting on Nov. 3, the Program in Linguistics was declared an independent academic unit. Finalized via a unanimous vote, this change moves the program out of the Council of the Humanities into the Social Sciences Academic Division.

NEWS | November 14

Princeton’s ‘Media Literacy’ visits The Daily Show on election day

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Princeton’s ‘Media Literacy’ visits The Daily Show on election day

Haeon Lee and Devon Rudolph

From Zohran Mamdani TikToks to Finland’s former Prime Minister, students in “Media Literacy: What to Read and Believe in the Age of AI” saw it all at The Daily Show on Tuesday. 

From Zohran Mamdani TikToks to Finland’s former Prime Minister, students in “Media Literacy: What to Read and Believe in the Age of AI” saw it all at The Daily Show on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

NEWS | November 7

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