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Department of Commerce announces the end of $4 million in funding of climate risk projects at Princeton

The Department of Commerce cut $4 million to Princeton for three climate-related projects, which it said were actively working against Trump administration objectives.

The Department of Commerce cut $4 million to Princeton for three climate-related projects, which it said were actively working against Trump administration objectives.

Protesters, fire alarm disrupt former prime minister of Israel

Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.

Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.

After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

The status of the four student referenda passed with over two-thirds student support in the fall Undergraduate Student Government election is unclear, and the University has not announced where they stand in the administrative process.

The status of the four student referenda passed with over two-thirds student support in the fall Undergraduate Student Government election is unclear, and the University has not announced where they stand in the administrative process.

Davis IC will keep a close eye on student visas as concerns about revocations mount

Davis International Center Director Albert Rivera said the University was monitoring the visa statuses of international students in an email to international students and scholars on Monday afternoon as concerns mount about the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration.

Davis International Center Director Albert Rivera said the University was monitoring the visa statuses of international students in an email to international students and scholars on Monday afternoon as concerns mount about the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration.

Faculty approve four new minors, including Native American and Indigenous Studies

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Faculty vote to remove references to affirmative action from procedures, non-discrimination statement

In an April 7 meeting, faculty members voted to approve a proposal to remove references to affirmative action and other suggestions of race-based preferential treatment from the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement and the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty.

In an April 7 meeting, faculty members voted to approve a proposal to remove references to affirmative action and other suggestions of race-based preferential treatment from the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement and the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty.

Ad hoc committee for independent legal resources announced at weekly USG meeting

During this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG President Enzo Kho ’26 announced the passing of the Civil Liberties Resolution and the creation of an ad hoc committee which is set to establish independent legal resources for students impacted.

During this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG President Enzo Kho ’26 announced the passing of the Civil Liberties Resolution and the creation of an ad hoc committee which is set to establish independent legal resources for students impacted.

Over one thousand turn up for ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Princeton downtown

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

Roots in institutional memory: USG leadership reflect on first three months in office

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ USG President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 discussed structural reforms, communication efforts, and long-term goals.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ USG President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 discussed structural reforms, communication efforts, and long-term goals.

Princeton finalizes $42 million acquisition of Westminster Choir College through eminent domain

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

U. punts on releasing total operating budget after funding cuts, says it will support financial aid

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

Graduate student equity, sustainability take center stage at Graduate Student Government

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly meeting on April 1 focused on expanding graduate student resources, including plans for a dedicated Graduate Student Center and improved dining and sustainability initiatives.

Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

Jewish campus leaders react to federal funding cuts over antisemitism investigation

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

While some Jewish student groups were outspoken in their opposition to the cuts, several Jewish leaders avoided giving their opinion on the matter.

In Bloomberg interview, Eisgruber signals that Princeton will not make concessions

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.

Princeton considers issuing bonds same day as federal government pauses grants

The University announced its consideration to sell approximately $320 million of taxable bonds on Tuesday, following a notification from government agencies about the suspension of research grants.

The University announced its consideration to sell approximately $320 million of taxable bonds on Tuesday, following a notification from government agencies about the suspension of research grants.

David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty of simple assault

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Almost a year after his April 29 altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother, David Piegaro ’25 found not guilty.

Education Department dismantling could impact slice of PPS budget

Following President Donald Trump’s executive order last week to dismantle the Department of Education, public school systems nationwide have experienced concern over its potential effects. 

According to representatives of the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) system, the district will not be significantly impacted by President Donald Trump's decision to close the Department of Education.

“We need new words”: DeepMind researcher calls for a new language to keep up with AI

In a lecture on March 29, DeepMind researcher Dr. Kim Been argued our existing language can no longer keep up with AI’s developments.

In a lecture on March 29, DeepMind researcher Dr. Kim Been argued our existing language can no longer keep up with AI’s developments.

Trump administration suspends several dozen grants to Princeton

The amount of funding to be paused and the reasoning behind it are yet unclear, but right-wing website The Daily Caller reported that the suspension was in relation to an open investigation of campus antisemitism.

The amount of funding to be paused and the reasoning behind it are yet unclear, but right-wing website The Daily Caller reported that the suspension was in relation to an open investigation of campus antisemitism.