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Princeton scientists, researchers scramble to preserve datasets amid federal data wipe

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

New Humanities Institute explores outreach to community colleges, public schools

Two months after the Steering Committee met for the first time, members discuss their optimism for the Initiative, including hopes to bring the humanities outside of Princeton.

Two months after the Steering Committee met for the first time, members discuss their optimism for the Initiative, including hopes to bring the humanities outside of Princeton.

SPIA continues domestic, international trips among some Trump administration concerns

Trips in the School of Public and International Affairs are continuing despite concerns that the Trump administration may impact international and domestic trips.

Trips in the School of Public and International Affairs are continuing despite concerns that the Trump administration may impact international and domestic trips.

“We truly can get there one day”: A cancer lab slowly makes progress

Yibin Kang, a professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, discussed new breast cancer research in his lab.

Yibin Kang, a professor in the Department of Molecular Biology, discussed new breast cancer research in his lab.

Art museum will open in October, specific date to be announced

The Princeton University Art Museum is opening in October. The date had not been previously announced. The fencing around the northern side of the museum will be taken down next week.

The Princeton University Art Museum is opening in October. The date had not been previously announced. The fencing around the northern side of the museum will be taken down next week.

Postdoc union organizers brace for ‘aggressive’ Trump administration policies

On Jan. 27, Trump fired two members of the five-person National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which requires a three-member quorum to decide cases and is currently paralyzed. The Daily Princetonian spoke with two postdoc union organizers about their perspectives on the new administration’s policies and outlook on unions.

On Jan. 27, Trump fired two members of the five-person National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which requires a three-member quorum to decide cases and is currently paralyzed. The Daily Princetonian spoke with two postdoc union organizers about their perspectives on the new administration’s policies and outlook on unions.

Princeton Municipality, consulting firm host pop-ups to survey residents on transit

The Municipality of Princeton hosted a series of pop-up events from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 to gather community input for the Princeton Community Transit Plan. The outreach effort included distributing surveys and engaging directly with residents to inform future recommendations for the town council.

The Municipality of Princeton hosted a series of pop-up events from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 to gather community input for the Princeton Community Transit Plan. The outreach effort included distributing surveys and engaging directly with residents to inform future recommendations for the town council.

U. submits declaration supporting lawsuit against NIH research funding order

Princeton’s provost, Jennifer Rexford ’91, submitted a declaration supporting a lawsuit against the National Institute of Health. The lawsuit concerns a Feb. 7 directive slashing a cap on overhead costs.

Princeton’s provost, Jennifer Rexford ’91, submitted a declaration supporting a lawsuit against the National Institute of Health. The lawsuit concerns a Feb. 9 directive slashing a cap on overhead costs.

After several ‘grueling’ years, Princeton donates 52 laptops to incarcerated students

Princeton University donated 52 laptops to NJ-STEP for educational use in prisons, enhancing post-secondary opportunities and STEM education for incarcerated students through its Prison Teaching Initiative.

Princeton University donated 52 laptops to NJ-STEP for educational use in prisons, enhancing post-secondary opportunities and STEM education for incarcerated students through its Prison Teaching Initiative

Sen. Andy Kim addresses impact of recent federal policies on New Jersey in virtual town hall

In a recent virtual town hall, Senator Andy Kim discussed the impact of Trump's executive orders on NJ, highlighting risks to vital services and local nonprofits.

In a recent virtual town hall, Senator Andy Kim discussed the impact of Trump's executive orders on NJ, highlighting risks to vital services and local nonprofits.

Progressive groups protest lack of administrative action over referenda

On Monday, Feb. 10, the Princeton Progressive Coalition staged a protest regarding a lack of administration action over three undergraduate referenda passed last fall.

On Monday, Feb. 10, the Princeton Progressive Coalition staged a protest regarding a lack of administration action over three undergraduate referenda passed last fall.

‘Keep Calm and Carry On’: Eisgruber responds to Trump executive actions at CPUC meeting

President Eisgruber spoke at CPUC meeting on Feb. 10, encouraging participants to "Keep Calm and Carry on" during a turbulent start to the Trump administration.

Princeton’s ‘Making an Exoneree’ course helps free third person

Ivery Dorsey stepped out of Pam Lychner State Jail in Humble, Texas, as a free man on Feb. 5 — the third person to be released with the help of the Princeton’s “Making an Exoneree” course. He was wrongfully convicted of murder and incarcerated in Houston for 18 years and two months, and was finally released on parole.

Ivery Dorsey stepped out of Pam Lychner State Jail in Humble, Texas, as a free man on Feb. 5 — the third person to be released with the help of the Princeton’s “Making an Exoneree” course. He was wrongfully convicted of murder and incarcerated in Houston for 18 years and two months, and was finally released on parole.

First USG meeting of the semester focuses on 50th anniversary year, budget review

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met for the first time this semester to review the budget for the semester. A decrease in the budget for Lawnparties accompanies increases to the student activities fee and budgets for other committees.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met for the first time this semester to review the budget for the semester. A decrease in the budget for Lawnparties accompanies increases to the student activities fee and budgets for other committees.

83 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week, surpassing last year’s milestone

Following Street Week and Bicker 2025, the ‘Prince’ broke down the number of students accepted to each of the eating clubs. 1,263 students were placed into the 11 eating clubs. 1,060 of those students bickered, 624 of whom were offered spots in bicker clubs.

Following Street Week and Bicker 2025, the ‘Prince’ broke down the number of students accepted to each of the eating clubs. 1,263 students were placed into the 11 eating clubs. 1,060 of those students bickered, 624 of whom were offered spots in bicker clubs.

NIH slashes research funding for overhead costs, sparking worry among Princeton scientists

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

Toni Morrison, Frederick Douglass added back to HUM Sequence syllabus

Morrison’s “Beloved” and Douglass’s “My Bondage and My Freedom” have been added back to the HUM syllabus this spring, as faculty selections continue to shape the course’s evolving reading list.

Morrison’s “Beloved” and Douglass’s “My Bondage and My Freedom” have been added back to the HUM syllabus this spring, as faculty selections continue to shape the course’s evolving reading list.

New FAQs advise community on interactions with ICE officers

Amidst President Trump's crackdown on immigration, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity added new FAQs to advise the University community on interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

Amidst President Trump's crackdown on immigration, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity added new FAQs to advise the University community on interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

‘Devastating’ and ‘shocking’: What Princeton stands to lose from Trump’s science freeze

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the ‘Prince’ spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the 'Prince' spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

Piegaro ’25 no longer facing trespass charge, verdict on assault charge to come

Municipal Prosecutor Christopher Koutsouris dropped a trespass charge against David Piegaro ’25 on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Piegaro still faces an assault charge for an altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother on the steps of Whig Hall on April 29 following the occupation of Clio Hall.

Municipal Prosecutor Christopher Koutsouris dropped a trespass charge against David Piegaro ’25 on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Piegaro still faces an assault charge for an altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother on the steps of Whig Hall on April 29 following the occupation of Clio Hall.