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Eclectic pairings and interconnecting cultures: Transition spaces in the art museum

In the Princeton University Art Museum, the art is everywhere — including in the hallways.

In the Princeton University Art Museum, the art is everywhere — including in the hallways.

Despite crowded central displays, the Ancient Americas pavilion gives some works space to breathe

The Art of the Ancient Americas pavilion features dense displays and the Princeton Vase. The pavilion represents art up to 5,000 years old.

The Art of the Ancient Americas pavilion features dense displays and the Princeton Vase. The pavilion represents art up to 5,000 years old.

PUAM’s Modern and Contemporary Art Pavilion contrasts cultures and textures

Inside the Modern and Contemporary Pavilion of the Princeton University Art Museum, art spanning textures, mediums, and styles awaits.

Inside the Modern and Contemporary Pavilion of the Princeton University Art Museum, art spanning textures, mediums, and styles awaits.

Linguistics students and faculty react to new program independence

In a faculty meeting on Nov. 3, the Program in Linguistics was declared an independent academic unit. Finalized via a unanimous vote, this change moves the program out of the Council of the Humanities into the Social Sciences Academic Division.

In a faculty meeting on Nov. 3, the Program in Linguistics was declared an independent academic unit. Finalized via a unanimous vote, this change moves the program out of the Council of the Humanities into the Social Sciences Academic Division.

NJ AI Hub chosen for new Microsoft AI platform rollout, one of two locations worldwide

Microsoft will be launching a new generative AI for researchers and scientists, and Princeton is one of the first to try it.

The referendum petitioning process, explained

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

Quad will adopt selective sign-in, slash Street Week spots to 75

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

University denies Piegaro’s demand, motions to dismiss complaint

After almost two months of waiting, the University has finally responded to Piegaro’s demand for a jury trial — and the answer is no.

After almost two months of waiting, the University has finally responded to Piegaro's demand for a lawsuit — and the answer is no.

Princeton’s Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) will not seek re-election in 2026

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

Which universities are in Eisgruber’s endowment lobbying group? No one will say.

Eisgruber reportedly headed a coalition of universities lobbying for reduced endowment taxes in exchange for increased financial aid programs. No one will say who was a part of the group.

Eisgruber reportedly headed a coalition of universities lobbying for reduced endowment taxes in exchange for increased financial aid programs. No one will say who was a part of the group.

USG hosts first Ivy League mental health conference in five years

Seven Ivy League schools were in attendance at the annual Ivy League Mental Health Conference this year, hosted by Princeton University.

Seven Ivy League schools were in attendance at the annual Ivy League Mental Health Conference this year, hosted by Princeton University.

Town council gives mixed response to development plans for Westminster Choir College campus

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.

SIFP hosts annual First-Gen Week with social gatherings, wellness activities

Scholars Institute Fellows Program (SIFP) hosted its annual First-Gen week, with several events and activities to celebrate and recognize first-generation and low-income students at the University.

Scholars Institute Fellows Program (SIFP) hosted its annual First-Gen week, with several events and activities to celebrate and recognize first-generation and low-income students at the University.

New policy will broadly prohibit recordings of University settings, events without explicit approval of all attendees

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

Anti-Trump protest with campus activism groups draws about 100 attendees

At the first major student-organized protest for the Princeton Progressive Coalition, organized by Sunrise Princeton, eleven speakers and hundreds of students and community members gathered to discuss topics surrounding resisting authoritarianism.

At the first major student-organized protest for the Princeton Progressive Coalition, organized by Sunrise Princeton, eleven speakers and hundreds of students and community members gathered to discuss topics surrounding resisting authoritarianism.

La manifestación contra Trump con grupos activistas del campus atrae a alrededor de 100 asistentes

En la primera manifestación gran por la Coalición Progresiva de Princeton, organizó por Sunrise Princeton, once oradores y muchos de estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad se congregaron para discutir asuntos sobre resistir autoritarismo.

En la primera manifestación gran por la Coalición Progresiva de Princeton, organizó por Sunrise Princeton, once oradores y muchos de estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad se congregaron para discutir asuntos sobre resistir autoritarismo.

Kimberlé Crenshaw and Eddie Glaude reflect on attacks on DEI across college campuses

Crenshaw expressed frustration towards university deals curbing DEI efforts and programs.

Crenshaw expressed frustration towards university deals curbing DEI efforts and programs.

Hobson College construction advances with expanded sustainability focus

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

USG approves language for two referenda at weekly meeting, including one on dining plan

Proposals for dining changes and fossil fuel divestment clear key procedural hurdle before winter USG elections.

Proposals for dining changes and fossil fuel divestment clear key procedural hurdle before winter USG elections.