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While other schools weigh grading reforms, Princeton remains silent

Luke Grippo

Despite most of Princeton’s peer institutions taking action to combat grade inflation, Princeton has remained silent. The ‘Prince’ analyzed how the state of grade inflation discourse currently stands in the higher education realm.

NEWS | 3 days ago

Princeton and peers soften opposition to attacks on higher education in graduation speeches

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Princeton and peers soften opposition to attacks on higher education in graduation speeches

Devon Rudolph

Since the Trump administration launched dozens of initiatives targeting higher education in the Spring of 2025, some universities have toned down their messaging against these programs.

NEWS | September 2

The ‘Prince’ tested campus water levels. Here’s what we found.

The ‘Prince’ tested campus water levels. Here’s what we found.

Maya Mukherjee

The Daily Princetonian conducted independent water testing on campus, finding overall safe water quality but elevated levels in certain halls. Students had varying opinions on the water quality.

NEWS | 03/18/2025

VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

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VP candidates debate institutional knowledge versus fresh perspectives

Christopher Bao and Nandini Krishnan

Vice presidential candidates debated mental health, changes to the academic calendar, and implementation of the campus pub at a debate on Tuesday.

NEWS | 11/29/2023

University hires consultants to assess upperclass dining and other takeaways from the Dining Pilot report

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University hires consultants to assess upperclass dining and other takeaways from the Dining Pilot report

Laura Robertson

The University has released its final report and survey data on last semester’s dining pilot program

ANALYSIS | 11/15/2023

Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

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Four takeaways from the November CPUC meeting

Christopher Bao and Elisabeth Stewart

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and a discussion of admission post-affirmative action.

The latest meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) saw updates regarding recent campus demonstrations on the conflict in Israel and Palestine and efforts to institute proxy voting.

NEWS | 11/14/2023

5 takeaways from Princeton’s tax returns

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5 takeaways from Princeton’s tax returns

Myles Anderson and Suthi Navaratnam-Tomayko

From financing home loans to engaging in lobbying activities in Washington, Princeton's substantial budget funds a wide array of activities.

ANALYSIS | 11/07/2023

The candidates most likely to run for USG president

Victoria Davies

In the leadup to the winter elections of Undergraduate Student Government (USG), in which the president and other members of the cabinet are elected, The Daily Princetonian looks at likely candidates for president.

ANALYSIS | 11/01/2023

Keith Whittington talks academic freedom as he decamps to Yale

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Keith Whittington talks academic freedom as he decamps to Yale

Twyla Colburn and Vitus Larrieu

Earlier this week, Whittington announced he is leaving Princeton to become a chaired Professor of Law at Yale. Following his announcement, Whittington spoke with The Daily Princetonian's Daybreak podcast on his career, free speech, grade inflation, and the Supreme Court.

ANALYSIS | 10/27/2023

Five takeaways from the Frosh Survey

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Five takeaways from the Frosh Survey

Laura Robertson

The Daily Princetonian broke down the data on the Class of 2027 across the categories of lifestyle, demographics, academics, and views. Here are five takeaways.

ANALYSIS | 09/26/2023

Three takeaways from Monday's CPUC meeting

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Three takeaways from Monday's CPUC meeting

Olivia Sanchez and Meghana Veldhuis

At the Sept. 18 CPUC meeting, the University presented updates on campus construction and committees looking into sexual climate and mental health issues.

ANALYSIS | 09/19/2023

A conversation with public policy majors on public service

A conversation with public policy majors on public service

Ryan Konarska

We hosted a focus group of seven Princeton students, juniors and seniors in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), politics, and economics departments, to hear their unfiltered thoughts on what it means to live a life in the nation’s service.

ANALYSIS | 09/15/2023

8 takeaways from the 2023 senior survey

8 takeaways from the 2023 senior survey

Laura Robertson

Last year, The Daily Princetonian launched the Senior Survey, asking a range of questions of the senior class and breaking it down in over 200 ways. Today, the ‘Prince’ released its second senior survey. Here are seven takeaways from the data collected about the class of 2023.

ANALYSIS | 04/22/2023

Five takeaways from the March CPUC meeting

Five takeaways from the March CPUC meeting

Rebecca Cunningham

In the meeting of the Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) open March 27, administrators discussed and answered questions about security cameras outside residential colleges, student body expansion, programs to increase socioeconomic diversity on campus, and a policy that outlines recommendations regarding official statements.

ANALYSIS | 03/29/2023

4 interesting points from analysis of eating club tax returns

Laura Robertson

Here are some key points from The Daily Princetonian’s analysis of eating club tax returns.

NEWS | 02/13/2023

5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

5 key takeaways from Eisgruber’s State of the University Letter

Laura Robertson

Eisgruber listed expansion of the engineering school and the University’s continued commitment to in-person teaching as key priorities.

NEWS | 01/31/2023

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