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Linguistics moves towards becoming its own academic unit following vote at faculty meeting

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Linguistics moves towards becoming its own academic unit following vote at faculty meeting

Isaac Bernstein

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

NEWS | 1 day ago

Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey’s governor’s race, will join Board of Trustees in January

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Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey’s governor’s race, will join Board of Trustees in January

Luke Grippo

Mikie Sherrill has won the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race. She will succeed current Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in January and assume an ex officio position on the Princeton University Board of Trustees.

Mikie Sherrill has won the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race. She will succeed current Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in January and assume an ex officio position on the Princeton University Board of Trustees.

NEWS | 1 day ago
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In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

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In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Future Humanities Institute to weigh HUM sequence expansion, hoping to be hedge against budget pressures

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Future Humanities Institute to weigh HUM sequence expansion, hoping to be hedge against budget pressures

Aitana Camponovo

Princeton’s Humanities Initiative plans to establish the Humanities Institute in Fall 2027, which will expand the study of humanities for undergraduates.

Princeton’s Humanities Initiative plans to establish the Humanities Institute in Fall 2027, which will expand the study of humanities for undergraduates.

NEWS | 2 days ago

New Jersey facing ‘existential’ election, Sherrill’s number two Dale Caldwell ’82 says

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New Jersey facing ‘existential’ election, Sherrill’s number two Dale Caldwell ’82 says

Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian sits down for an interview with Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Dale Caldwell ’82 on the eve of the New Jersey governor’s election.

The Daily Princetonian sits down for an interview with Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Dale Caldwell ’82 on the eve of the New Jersey governor’s election.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Ahead of Election Day, Princeton student groups weigh in on local races

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Ahead of Election Day, Princeton student groups weigh in on local races

Lulu Mangriotis and Ambre Van de Velde

Ahead of Election Day, The Daily Princetonian spoke with several students involved in campus political organizations about how they view the race and its broader implications.

Ahead of Election Day, The Daily Princetonian spoke with several students involved in campus political organizations about how they view the race and its broader implications.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Princeton eliminates salaries for Matriculate advising fellows, citing funding constraints

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Princeton eliminates salaries for Matriculate advising fellows, citing funding constraints

Sena Chang and Emily Chien

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

NEWS | 2 days ago

As election day nears, Princeton professors weigh in on N.J. gubernatorial race

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As election day nears, Princeton professors weigh in on N.J. gubernatorial race

Sena Chang and Christine Woods

Ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal Nov. 4 election, Princeton professors weighed in on the closely-contested N.J. gubernatorial race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.

Ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal Nov. 4 election, Princeton professors weighed in on the closely-contested N.J. gubernatorial race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.

NEWS | 2 days ago

USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

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USG proposes amendments to constitution, discusses Block 32 change

David Estrada

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

At the USG meeting on Nov. 2, administrators announced that the University will cover the full cost of the Block 32 dining plan for all students regardless of aid status, and discussed five proposed amendments to USG's constitution.

NEWS | 3 days ago

U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

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U. will cover expense of Block 32 plan after backlash; Independent students still required to purchase a meal plan

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

The University will cover the cost of the Block 32 plan for all students next year, effectively eliminating the controversial new requirement for students in eating clubs and co-ops to pay for a dining plan. Independent students, however, will still be required to purchase a meal plan.

NEWS | 3 days ago

ECE to discontinue Princeton-specific master’s program, reinstitute externally funded version

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ECE to discontinue Princeton-specific master’s program, reinstitute externally funded version

Clara Docherty

Clarie Gmachl, the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department chair, wrote in an email to ECE seniors Tuesday that the University funded fifth year Master’s Program for ECE seniors would be discontinued.

Clarie Gmachl, the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department chair, wrote in an email to ECE seniors Tuesday that the University funded fifth year Master’s Program for ECE seniors would be discontinued.

NEWS | 6 days ago

Two Princeton alumni honored as 2025 MacArthur Fellows

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Two Princeton alumni honored as 2025 MacArthur Fellows

Daphne Lewis

Two Princeton alumni, Nabarun Dasgupta ’00 and Sébastien Philippe GS ’18, have been named 2025 MacArthur Fellows for their work in health policy and peace and international security, respectively.

Two Princeton alumni, Nabarun Dasgupta ’00 and Sébastien Philippe GS ’18, have been named 2025 MacArthur Fellows for their work in health policy and peace and international security, respectively.

NEWS | 6 days ago

County Clerk and Commissioners candidates gearing up for election next week

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County Clerk and Commissioners candidates gearing up for election next week

Leela Hensler and Ambre Van de Velde

Candidates are gearing up for elections in two county races next week: county clerk and county commissioners. Some of the candidates shared their hopes for the future of the county with the ‘Prince.’

Candidates are gearing up for elections in two county races next week: county clerk and county commissioners. Some of the candidates shared their hopes for the future of the county with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 6 days ago

Student-led initiative aims to build nesting box for peregrine falcons at Fine Hall

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Student-led initiative aims to build nesting box for peregrine falcons at Fine Hall

Clara Docherty

Diego Segura ’27 is leading an initiative to provide nest boxes for peregrine falcons who were first spotted around campus's tallest building, Fine Hall, over a decade ago.

Diego Segura ’27 is leading an initiative to provide nest boxes for peregrine falcons who were first spotted around campus's tallest building, Fine Hall, over a decade ago.

NEWS | 6 days ago

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