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This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.

This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.


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

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. 

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 | 2 days ago

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Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

NEWS | 2 days ago

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New meal exchange system finalized, specific details still unclear

A new meal exchange platform led by the ICC and GICC will launch this fall to replace MealX, introducing changes to how students swap meals as additional details remain unclear.

A new meal exchange platform led by the ICC and GICC will launch this fall to replace MealX, introducing changes to how students swap meals as additional details remain unclear.

NEWS | August 24

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Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

In July, Princeton joined 35 other universities in backing Harvard in a lawsuit against federal research funding cuts, as higher education institutions continue to push back against the Trump administration’s funding restrictions.

In July, Princeton joined 35 other universities in backing Harvard in a lawsuit against federal research funding cuts, as higher education institutions continue to push back against the Trump administration’s funding restrictions.

NEWS | August 24

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Federal judge declines to dismiss lawsuit from Piegaro ’25 against University, case to move forward

A federal judge denied the University’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by David Piegaro ’25, which stems from an altercation with the University’s police chief during the 2024 Gaza Solidarity encampment. 

A federal judge denied the University’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by David Piegaro ’25, which stems from an altercation with the University’s police chief during the 2024 Gaza Solidarity encampment. 

NEWS | August 23

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New recipients of endowed professorships reflect on the importance of research amid higher education uncertainty

Princeton recently named 11 faculty members to endowed professorships, honoring their achievements in scholarship amid growing uncertainty in higher education.

Princeton recently named 11 faculty members to endowed professorships, honoring their achievements in scholarship amid growing uncertainty in higher education.

NEWS | August 24

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Trump picks Will Scharf ’08 as new White House counsel

Scharf will enter the new position on Sept. 1, Trump announced in a social media post. While at Princeton, Scharf was the Charter Club and Interclub Council president, ran unsuccessfully for Undergraduate Student Government president, and was active in Jewish groups and conservative organizations.

Scharf will enter the new position on Sept. 1, Trump announced in a social media post. While at Princeton, Scharf was the Charter Club and Interclub Council president, ran unsuccessfully for Undergraduate Student Government president, and was active in Jewish groups and conservative organizations.

NEWS | August 10

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Princeton professors awarded NEH grants months after lawsuit

Months after a federal judge ruled that the sweeping cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants in 2025 was unconstitutional, two Princeton University professors — Eve Krakowski and Marina Rustow — were awarded new NEH grants.

Months after a federal judge ruled that the sweeping cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants in 2025 was unconstitutional, two Princeton University professors — Eve Krakowski and Marina Rustow — were awarded new NEH grants.

NEWS | August 10

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New data and AI unit quietly absorbs five research units, costing survey research director his job

Edward Freeland, Princeton’s survey research director, lost his job when the University folded his center into a broader push to consolidate its data and AI efforts. Some faculty say the reorganization was handled with little transparency or consultation.

Edward Freeland, Princeton’s survey research director, lost his job when the University folded his center into a broader push to consolidate its data and AI efforts. Some faculty say the reorganization was handled with little transparency or consultation.

NEWS | July 13

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Princeton researchers deny allegations that 2004 climate paper was ‘significantly shaped’ by oil executives

A ProPublica and Drilled investigation alleged BP executives helped shape a widely cited 2004 Princeton climate paper that popularized carbon capture, a claim the authors dispute. The report has renewed criticism of Princeton’s ties to the fossil fuel industry.

A ProPublica and Drilled investigation alleged BP executives helped shape a widely cited 2004 Princeton climate paper that popularized carbon capture, a claim the authors dispute. The report has renewed criticism of Princeton’s ties to the fossil fuel industry.

NEWS | July 13