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Princeton researchers weigh cost of impending federal funding rule requiring public access

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Princeton researchers weigh cost of impending federal funding rule requiring public access

Sena Chang and Victoria Davies

The Nelson Memo, released by the Biden administration in 2022, mandates that all federally funded research be made publicly available immediately following publication. Many academic journals charge hundreds or thousands of dollars extra to do so. Princeton researchers, however, don’t anticipate major changes.

The Nelson Memo, released by the Biden administration in 2022, mandates that all federally funded research be made publicly available immediately following publication. Many academic journals charge hundreds or thousands of dollars extra to do so. Princeton researchers, however, don’t anticipate major changes.

NEWS | 1 day ago

A-plus and failing grade reports briefly exposed by University website

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A-plus and failing grade reports briefly exposed by University website

Vitus Larrieu

The website contained reports submitted by course instructors when a student has failed or obtained an A-plus grade in the course, as well as reports on students receiving Academic Early Alerts and those being nominated for Shapiro prizes.

The website contained reports submitted by course instructors when a student has failed or obtained an A-plus grade in the course, as well as reports on students receiving Academic Early Alerts and those being nominated for Shapiro prizes.

NEWS | 1 day ago

Israeli consulate visits Princeton to discuss experience of Jewish students, follows Tsurkov release

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Israeli consulate visits Princeton to discuss experience of Jewish students, follows Tsurkov release

Luke Grippo

For the first time since the 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Princeton, Yuval Donio Gideon, head of the Public Policy Department of the Consulate General of Israel in New York, met with University administrators and campus rabbis to discuss the experience of Israeli and Jewish students on campus. 

For the first time since the 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Princeton, Yuval Donio Gideon, head of the Public Policy Department of the Consulate General of Israel in New York, met with University administrators and campus rabbis to discuss the experience of Israeli and Jewish students on campus.

NEWS | December 19
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Economics professor Kate Ho passes away after long battle with cancer

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Economics professor Kate Ho passes away after long battle with cancer

Devon Rudolph

Professor Kate Ho made seminal contributions to the economics of modeling competition in the healthcare sector and taught well-loved courses in industrial organization.

Professor Kate Ho made seminal contributions to the economics of modeling competition in the healthcare sector and taught well-loved courses in industrial organization.

NEWS | December 16

Pedestrian left in critical condition after traffic collision on Nassau Street

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Pedestrian left in critical condition after traffic collision on Nassau Street

Luke Grippo

The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2015 Ford Explorer around 11:32 p.m. The driver was identified in the press release as a 39-year-old Princeton resident who cooperated with officers upon their arrival.

The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2015 Ford Explorer around 11:32 p.m. The driver was identified in the press release as a 39-year-old Princeton resident who cooperated with officers upon their arrival.

NEWS | December 15

Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

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Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

Vitus Larrieu

For more than a century, Princeton seniors have donned “beer jackets” to protect their clothes during Reunions and commencement celebrations, typically with elaborate designs chosen by a class-wide contest. Now, with a selection process marred by accusations of generative AI use, the Class of 2026 may have written its own spot in Princeton history.

For more than a century, Princeton seniors have donned “beer jackets” to protect their clothes during Reunions and commencement celebrations, typically with elaborate designs chosen by a class-wide contest. Now, with a selection process marred by accusations of generative AI use, the Class of 2026 may have written its own spot in Princeton history.

NEWS | December 15

PSafe increases patrols after Brown and Sydney attacks, says no threat to Princeton

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PSafe increases patrols after Brown and Sydney attacks, says no threat to Princeton

Hayk Yengibaryan

The email from campus officials follows a mass shooting at Brown University that took the lives of two students and injured nine others and a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. 

The email from campus officials follows a mass shooting at Brown University that took the lives of two students and injured nine others and a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. 

NEWS | December 14

Dean of Graduate School hosts TigerSide Chat to celebrate 125th anniversary

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Dean of Graduate School hosts TigerSide Chat to celebrate 125th anniversary

Ambre Van de Velde

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

NEWS | December 12

‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

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‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

Hayk Yengibaryan and Benedict Hooper

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

NEWS | December 12

Newest minors include Computing, Society and Policy, forthcoming Education Studies

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Newest minors include Computing, Society and Policy, forthcoming Education Studies

Haeon Lee

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

NEWS | December 12

Princeton Prof. Ruha Benjamin tapped for Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

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Princeton Prof. Ruha Benjamin tapped for Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

Teresa Chen and Leela Hensler

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

NEWS | December 11

‘A brilliant, generous, and determined young woman’: Remembering Maria Catotola Bowling GS

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‘A brilliant, generous, and determined young woman’: Remembering Maria Catotola Bowling GS

Clara Docherty and Maya Mukherjee

Maria Catotola Bowling GS was 26 when she passed away on Nov. 9. Her friends and family remember her for her curiosity, integrity, and intensity.

Maria Catotola Bowling GS was 26 when she passed away on Nov. 9. Her friends and family remember her for her curiosity, integrity, and intensity.

NEWS | December 10

Year-end reflections shared at final USG Senate meeting of Kho administration

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Year-end reflections shared at final USG Senate meeting of Kho administration

Oliver Wu

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

The final Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting of the semester took place on Sunday. USG president Enzo Kho ’26, vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, committee chairs, and class senators reflected on their accomplishments over the past year. 

NEWS | December 9

Wintersession dead, e-bikes and the long winter break could be next

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Wintersession dead, e-bikes and the long winter break could be next

Leela Hensler and Luke Grippo

At the final Council of the Princeton University Community of the semester, a proposal to shorten Winter Break by six days from 2028 highlighted the permanent end of Wintersession. The personal electric vehicle policy was also discussed, with e-bikes to potentially be banned alongside e-scooters.

At the final Council of the Princeton University Community of the semester, a proposal to shorten Winter Break by six days from 2028 highlighted the permanent end of Wintersession. The personal electric vehicle policy was also discussed, with e-bikes to potentially be banned alongside e-scooters.

NEWS | December 9

Town Council imposes significant restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals

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Town Council imposes significant restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals

Gray Collins

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

NEWS | December 9

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