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Ivy League mental health conference, flexible pathway policy discussed at penultimate USG meeting

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Ivy League mental health conference, flexible pathway policy discussed at penultimate USG meeting

Devon Rudolph

During this week's Undergraduate Student Government meeting, mental health chair Allen Nieva ’26 discussed an upcoming Ivy League Mental Health Conference and finding ways to help students decide on their major even if they do not begin taking prerequisite classes at the beginning of their first year.

NEWS | April 21

Most class government positions uncontested, U-Council incumbents re-elected

Most class government positions uncontested, U-Council incumbents re-elected

Emily Leon

The 2025 USG Spring Elections concluded on April 18, with elections for U-Councilor and Class of 2028 election government positions being contested, while the elections for the government positions of the classes of 2026 and 2027 remaining uncontested.

NEWS | April 21

Fifteen Princeton faculty, arts fellows, and alumni awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

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Fifteen Princeton faculty, arts fellows, and alumni awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

Victoria Davies

Fifteen Princeton affiliates have received the Guggenheim Fellowship. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the award. Among those celebrated are photographers, composers, and historians.

NEWS | April 18

Judge grants temporary restraining order in lawsuit by U. and others against the DOE

Judge grants temporary restraining order in lawsuit by U. and others against the DOE

Christopher Bao

The United States District Court of Massachusetts granted Princeton and other plaintiffs a temporary restraining order on Wednesday stopping the cap on indirect cost rates by the Department of Energy.

NEWS | April 17

University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

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University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

Sena Chang

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton’s ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton's ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

NEWS | April 16

Summer courses, explained

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Summer courses, explained

Sena Chang and Sarah Mashiat

At Princeton, there are 90 Princeton-sponsored summer programs in 2025, including classes hosted by the Writing Program and math and neuroscience departments.

NEWS | April 16

‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

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‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

Luke Grippo

In the wake of the suspension of numerous federal grants, many professors have been thrown into disarray, worried about how they will be able to continue their research. However, the University has stepped in to cover funding for some postdocs and graduate students.

NEWS | April 16

Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

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Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

Christopher Bao and Andrew Bosworth

After DOE capped indirect costs at 15 percent of funding, Princeton and seven research universities filed a lawsuit against the DOE and its secretary.

NEWS | April 15

Dean of the College Michael Gordin’s ‘On the Fringe’ named Pre-read for Class of 2029

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Dean of the College Michael Gordin’s ‘On the Fringe’ named Pre-read for Class of 2029

Hayk Yengibaryan

Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin’s On the Fringe has been selected as the Pre-read for the Class of 2029, exploring how society defines science and distinguishes it from pseudoscience.

NEWS | April 15

Princeton town council protects salamanders and debates arts fair location

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Princeton town council protects salamanders and debates arts fair location

Luke Grippo

At the Princeton municipality town council meeting on Monday, before a long debate over where to host the 2025 Outdoor Art Market, the town council addressed the Salamander Brigade of Princeton, reduced speed limits, and welcomed Dawn M. Mount as the new municipality Council Clerk.

NEWS | April 15

Senior lecturers, University lecturers, professors of the practice now eligible for emeritus status

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Senior lecturers, University lecturers, professors of the practice now eligible for emeritus status

Nikki Han

Faculty voted to transfer emeritus status to Senior Lecturers, University Lecturers, and Professors of the Practice when they retire at the Faculty Meeting on April 7.

NEWS | April 15

Associate Justice Sotomayor visits campus for conversation with Eisgruber, unveiling of new hall

President Christopher Eisgruber and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor sit in the center of a stage in grey chairs. The backdrop behind them has a pattern of the Princeton University shield.

Associate Justice Sotomayor visits campus for conversation with Eisgruber, unveiling of new hall

Justus Wilhoit and Leela Hensler

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 visited campus on Friday for a talk with Eisgruber and the unveiling of Sonia Sotomayor Hall. She spoke on her experience at Princeton and her life as a Supreme Court Justice.

NEWS | April 14

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.

NEWS | April 14

Sophomores drenched at drizzly but delightful Declaration Day

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Sophomores drenched at drizzly but delightful Declaration Day

Irene Kim and Jake Miller

The Class of 2027 gathered on Cannon Green on Friday, April 11 to celebrate declaring their majors. The day was filled with photos, merch, and umbrellas.

NEWS | April 13

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.

NEWS | April 13

Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

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.

NEWS | April 13

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie to headline Spring 2025 Lawnparties

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A Boogie Wit da Hoodie to headline Spring 2025 Lawnparties

Hayk Yengibaryan

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie returns to Princeton to headline Lawnparties once more; he headlined the Spring 2019 Lawnparties.

NEWS | April 11

Joseph, Padlo, and Wachspress advance to YAT general election

Hayk Yengibaryan

Gil Joseph ’25, Stephen Padlo ’25, and Benjamin Wachspress ’25 won the primary election, coming out on top of a pool of 31 candidates.

NEWS | April 10

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.

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

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