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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

‘Nursery of Rebellion’ exhibit brings Princeton’s revolutionary past to life

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‘Nursery of Rebellion’ exhibit brings Princeton’s revolutionary past to life

Ambre Van de Velde

Open until July 12, a new Firestone Library exhibit, “‘Nursery of Rebellion’: Princeton & the American Revolution,” brings together rare documents and artifacts to examine how the Revolution was experienced across lines of class, race, gender, and social status.

Open until July 12, a new Firestone Library exhibit, “‘Nursery of Rebellion’: Princeton & the American Revolution,” brings together rare documents and artifacts to examine how the Revolution was experienced across lines of class, race, gender, and social status.

NEWS | April 21

USG hears presentations on transportation and academic performance, indirect budget cuts announced

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USG hears presentations on transportation and academic performance, indirect budget cuts announced

Oliver Wu

USG reviewed transportation changes tied to the e-bike ban, student academic performance data, and potential budget adjustments at its latest meeting on April 19.

USG reviewed transportation changes tied to the e-bike ban, student academic performance data, and potential budget adjustments at its latest meeting on April 19.

NEWS | April 21

PSafe alerts community of driver harassing students on campus

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PSafe alerts community of driver harassing students on campus

Nora Linssen

The University issued a delayed alert four days after initial reports, warning that a man in a dark vehicle allegedly harassed multiple students near campus on April 16–17 by offering cash and attempting to lure them into his car.

The University issued a delayed alert four days after initial reports, warning that a man in a dark vehicle allegedly harassed multiple students near campus on April 16–17 by offering cash and attempting to lure them into his car.

NEWS | April 20

Class of 2028 celebrates Declaration Day, computer science sees sharp decrease in majors

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Class of 2028 celebrates Declaration Day, computer science sees sharp decrease in majors

Daphne Lewis and Vanessa Catalano

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

NEWS | April 20
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Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

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Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

Ambre Van de Velde and Aitana Camponovo

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

NEWS | April 20

Nineteen Princeton affiliates named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

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Nineteen Princeton affiliates named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

Nika Schindler

Seventeen Princeton affiliates were named to the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients emphasized the importance of institutional support during a period of increasing challenges for academia and the humanities.

Seventeen Princeton affiliates were named to the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients emphasized the importance of institutional support during a period of increasing challenges for academia and the humanities.

NEWS | April 17

Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick and OBGYN, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

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Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick and OBGYN, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Emily Murphy

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

NEWS | April 16

Princeton Council shifts on special event regulations amid community backlash

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Princeton Council shifts on special event regulations amid community backlash

Giselle Moreno

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

NEWS | April 15

Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

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Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

Giselle Moreno

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

NEWS | April 15

Students divided over new e-bike ban

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Students divided over new e-bike ban

Toby Chang

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

NEWS | April 14

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

Princeton bans e-bikes in latest update to PEV policy

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Princeton bans e-bikes in latest update to PEV policy

Hayk Yengibaryan

The decision comes after months of deliberation by the University’s Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management committee and follows growing concerns about pedestrian safety, widespread violations of existing restrictions, and new statewide regulations set to take effect in July.

The decision comes after months of deliberation by the University’s Environmental Safety and Risk Management committee and follows growing concerns about pedestrian safety, widespread violations of existing restrictions, and new statewide regulations set to take effect in July.

NEWS | April 13

USG passes ‘One Too Many’ campaign resolution, faces criticism from UHS

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USG passes ‘One Too Many’ campaign resolution, faces criticism from UHS

Andrew Arthur

USG voted to adopt the “One Too Many” campaign’s statement as an official position, advancing student-led recommendations to administrators even as University Health Services raised concerns about the letter’s research and framing.

USG voted to adopt the “One Too Many” campaign’s statement as an official position, advancing student-led recommendations to administrators even as University Health Services raised concerns about the letter’s research and framing.

NEWS | April 13

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