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Congress requests documents from University in price-fixing investigation

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Congress requests documents from University in price-fixing investigation

Luke Grippo

On April 8, the U.S. House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary sent a letter to President Eisgruber accusing the Ivy League of collectively raising tuition prices. The letter requested wide-ranging documents related to University admissions, financial aid, and communications between University administrators and college application-assistance websites such as the College Board and the Common Application.

On April 8, the U.S. House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary sent a letter to President Eisgruber accusing the Ivy League of collectively raising tuition prices. The letter requested wide-ranging documents related to University admissions, financial aid, and communications between University administrators and college application-assistance websites such as the College Board and the Common Application.

NEWS | April 14

USG passes three budget proposals on international student luncheon, USG reunions, and ‘Stress Less Week’

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USG passes three budget proposals on international student luncheon, USG reunions, and ‘Stress Less Week’

Sena Chang

At the April 13 USG meeting, USG discussed ideas for the former McCosh Health Center and voted on the passage of three budget proposals. 

At the April 13 USG meeting, USG discussed ideas for the former McCosh Health Center and voted on the passage of three budget proposals. 

NEWS | April 13

Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

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Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

Elaine Gao

In February 2025, former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter and Elizabeth Garlow, MPA, published an article arguing that economic policies must prioritize care and human connections.

In February 2025, former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter and Elizabeth Garlow, MPA, published an article arguing that economic policies must prioritize care and human connections.

NEWS | April 13
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After a year of shared governance, grad students see progress — but say more work remains

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After a year of shared governance, grad students see progress — but say more work remains

Sena Chang

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

NEWS | April 10

Honor Committee releases missing statistics after two years

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Honor Committee releases missing statistics after two years

Clara Docherty

In its newly released statistics after two years of missing data, the Honor Committee reported 51 violations from 2019–2024, nearly half involving unauthorized materials like generative AI. In 2023–2024 alone, the Committee on Discipline, the dean of undergraduate students, and the Residential College Disciplinary Board reported 378 infractions.

In its newly released statistics after two years of missing data, the Honor Committee reported 51 violations from 2019–2024, nearly half involving unauthorized materials like generative AI. In 2023–2024 alone, the Committee on Discipline handled 378 cases.

NEWS | April 10

Several departments warn students and faculty of potential ICE visits on campus

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Several departments warn students and faculty of potential ICE visits on campus

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

NEWS | April 9

U. is investigating disruption at Bennett event, Eisgruber says

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U. is investigating disruption at Bennett event, Eisgruber says

Vitus Larrieu

Student groups at Princeton have accused protesters of antisemitism following the disruption of a campus event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, prompting a public apology and disciplinary pledge from University President Christopher Eisgruber.

B'Artzeinu Princeton and Princeton Tigers For Israel have issued a joint statement accusing protesters of antisemitism following the disruption of a campus event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, prompting a public apology from University President Christopher Eisgruber.

NEWS | April 9

Three professors named 2025–2028 Cotsen Faculty Fellows

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Three professors named 2025–2028 Cotsen Faculty Fellows

David Yun

Princeton professors Basile Baudez, Margot Canaday, and Tamsen Wolff have been named recipients of the 2025–2028 Sophie and L. Edward Cotsen Faculty Fellowship, an award primarily given to academics in the humanities and social sciences.

Princeton professors Basile Baudez, Margot Canaday, and Tamsen Wolff have been named recipients of the 2025–2028 Sophie and L. Edward Cotsen Faculty Fellowship, an award primarily given to academics in the humanities and social sciences.

NEWS | April 9

Packed crowd hears Adam Grant talk about rethinking, leadership, and the value of being wrong

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Packed crowd hears Adam Grant talk about rethinking, leadership, and the value of being wrong

Hayk Yengibaryan

Adam Grant, a renowned organizational psychologist, is the bestselling author of Think Again, Hidden Potential, and Originals. He hosts the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, with over 90 million downloads, and has a social media following of over 10 million.

Adam Grant, a renowned organizational psychologist, is the bestselling author of Think Again, Hidden Potential, and Originals. He hosts the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, with over 90 million downloads, and has a social media following of over 10 million.

NEWS | April 9

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

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

Andrew Bosworth and Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | April 9

Protesters, fire alarm disrupt former prime minister of Israel

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Protesters, fire alarm disrupt former prime minister of Israel

Kian Petlin, Devon Rudolph, and Vitus Larrieu

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.

NEWS | April 8

After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

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After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

Kian Petlin

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.

NEWS | April 8

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

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

Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | April 8

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

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

Sena Chang and Nikki Han

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. 

NEWS | April 8

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

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

Sena Chang and Nikki Han

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.

NEWS | April 7

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

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

Andrew Arthur and Devon Rudolph

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.

NEWS | April 7

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