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Faculty approve new design minor, quantitative economics track at faculty meeting

Faculty approved a new design minor and a quantitative economics track within the economics major at the May 11 faculty meeting. The faculty also approved a transfer of the statistics and machine learning minor from the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning to the new Data and Intelligent Systems program. 

Faculty approved a new design minor and a quantitative economics track within the economics major at the May 11 faculty meeting. The faculty also approved a transfer of the statistics and machine learning minor from the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning to the new Data and Intelligent Systems program. 

Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

Newly released FAQs on U. recording policy, explained

The University released FAQs clarifying a newly implemented policy banning recordings in “private” meetings.

The University released FAQs clarifying a newly implemented policy banning recordings in “private” meetings.

The referendum petitioning process, explained

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

The opening of the Princeton University Art Museum, explained

Ahead of the highly anticipated re-opening of the Princeton University Art Museum, The Daily Princetonian spoke with a variety of members of the campus community to determine the most asked questions about the museum, its opening, and the role the facility will play in student life.

Ahead of the highly anticipated re-opening of the Princeton University Art Museum, The Daily Princetonian spoke with a variety of members of the campus community to determine the most asked questions about the museum, its opening, and the role the facility will play in student life.

The Student Group Accountability Board (SGAB), explained

Created in 2020, the board oversees and resolves alleged violations of university policy by officially recognized undergraduate student organizations.

The Huron report on dining and housing, explained

The ‘Prince’ explains the Huron Report conducted last year, which investigated the role of dining and housing on campus and made recommendations to increase student satisfaction and belonging.

The ‘Prince’ explains the Huron Report conducted last year, which investigated the role of dining and housing on campus and made recommendations to increase student satisfaction and belonging.

Auditioning for a cappella groups, explained

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

A cappella auditions typically occur during the third week of classes. The ‘Prince’ sat down with officers of multiple a cappella groups to understand the audition process.

The first-year Class Council election, explained

Sept. 29 marks the first day of voting for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) freshman class council elections. 17 candidates are running for five spots on the 2029 class council.

Sept. 29 marks the first day of voting for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) freshman class council elections. 17 candidates are running for five spots on the 2029 class council.

Summer courses, explained

At Princeton, there are 90 Princeton-sponsored summer programs in 2025, including classes hosted by the Writing Program and math and neuroscience departments.

At Princeton, there are 90 Princeton-sponsored summer programs in 2025, including classes hosted by the Writing Program and math and neuroscience departments.

Suspensions (not served), explained

The Committee on Discipline (COD) has introduced a new discipline sanction, suspension (not served), which will allow some suspended students to remain on campus. The Honor Committee is now considering adopting the same measure.

The Committee on Discipline (COD) has introduced a new discipline sanction, suspension (not served), which will allow some suspended students to remain on campus. The Honor Committee is now considering adopting the same measure.

Protest rules, explained

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the University launched a new “Protests and Free Expression” webpage, which outlines new and existing guidelines on protests and further restricts places where protests can be held. The Daily Princetonian breaks down the rules and traces the timeline of various policies.

On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the University launched a new “Protests and Free Expression” webpage, which outlines new and existing guidelines on protests and further restricts places where protests can be held. The Daily Princetonian breaks down the rules and traces the timeline of various policies.

The contested races in the USG election, explained

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) races this winter are unusually crowded following a last-minute appeal from the current administration for more candidates. The Daily Princetonian sat down with candidates in key races to discuss their platforms.

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) races this winter are unusually crowded following a last-minute appeal from the current administration for more candidates. The Daily Princetonian sat down with candidates in key races to discuss their platforms.

The faculty hiring process, explained

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within each department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

The ‘Prince’ corresponded with the chairs of multiple departments on the faculty hiring process. Appointment of University faculty is an elaborate process with several actors, including faculty within the department, the Dean of the Faculty, and other members of the administration.

What is the state of campus construction projects?

There are no fewer than 11 construction projects currently underway on Princeton University campus. All are expected to be completed between the fall of 2023 and the spring of 2027 according to the construction timeline.

There are no fewer than 11 construction projects currently underway on Princeton University campus. All are expected to be completed between fall 2023 and spring 2027 according to the construction timeline. The projects which affect the student body en masse are, however, just four: Hobson College, the development of Dillon Gym, the renovation of the Art Museum, and the work on Poe Field.

The students in the committee room where it happens

The Daily Princetonian analyzed the leadership and impact of three significant campus committees — the Honor Committee, the President’s Advisory Committee on Architecture, and the Committee on Naming.

The Daily Princetonian analyzed the leadership and impact of three significant campus committees — the Honor Committee, the President’s Advisory Committee on Architecture, and the Committee on Naming.

The Interclub Council, explained

The ICC is now composed of undergraduate presidents of Princeton’s 11 eating clubs.

Community Living Advisors, explained

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

This year — for the first time — there is a new set of advisors on the scene: Community Living Advisors (CLAs). Unlike RCAs, CLAs focus primarily on helping upperclass students, namely sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Daily Princetonian is here to help you better understand their role. 

TigerTransit, explained

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

For many trips around the periphery of campus, TigerTransit is as fast as or faster than walking. The Daily Princetonian looked at TigerTransit’s schedules and routes to find the best routes for students to take to save time.

The Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, explained

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, and what it means for the future of admissions at the University. 

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, and what it means for the future of admissions at the University.