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Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

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Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

Ambre Van de Velde and Aitana Camponovo

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

NEWS | April 20

Nineteen Princeton affiliates named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

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Nineteen Princeton affiliates named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

Nika Schindler

Seventeen Princeton affiliates were named to the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients emphasized the importance of institutional support during a period of increasing challenges for academia and the humanities.

Seventeen Princeton affiliates were named to the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients emphasized the importance of institutional support during a period of increasing challenges for academia and the humanities.

NEWS | April 17

Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick and OBGYN, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

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Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick and OBGYN, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Emily Murphy

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

NEWS | April 16

Princeton Council shifts on special event regulations amid community backlash

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Princeton Council shifts on special event regulations amid community backlash

Giselle Moreno

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

NEWS | April 15
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Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

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Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

Giselle Moreno

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

NEWS | April 15

Students divided over new e-bike ban

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Students divided over new e-bike ban

Toby Chang

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

NEWS | April 14

Jan-Werner Müller awarded University professorship, reflects on democracy and academic freedom

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Jan-Werner Müller awarded University professorship, reflects on democracy and academic freedom

Aitana Camponovo

Jan-Werner Müller, scholar of democratic theory and the history of political thought, was named Class of 1943 University Professor of Politics. He sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his research, teaching, the role of political theory, and concerns about student engagement and academic freedom on campus.

Jan-Werner Müller, scholar of democratic theory and the history of political thought, was named Class of 1943 University Professor of Politics. He sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his research, teaching, the role of political theory, and concerns about student engagement and academic freedom on campus.

NEWS | April 14

Princeton bans e-bikes in latest update to PEV policy

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Princeton bans e-bikes in latest update to PEV policy

Hayk Yengibaryan

The decision comes after months of deliberation by the University’s Environmental, Safety, and Risk Management committee and follows growing concerns about pedestrian safety, widespread violations of existing restrictions, and new statewide regulations set to take effect in July.

The decision comes after months of deliberation by the University’s Environmental Safety and Risk Management committee and follows growing concerns about pedestrian safety, widespread violations of existing restrictions, and new statewide regulations set to take effect in July.

NEWS | April 13

USG passes ‘One Too Many’ campaign resolution, faces criticism from UHS

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USG passes ‘One Too Many’ campaign resolution, faces criticism from UHS

Andrew Arthur

USG voted to adopt the “One Too Many” campaign’s statement as an official position, advancing student-led recommendations to administrators even as University Health Services raised concerns about the letter’s research and framing.

USG voted to adopt the “One Too Many” campaign’s statement as an official position, advancing student-led recommendations to administrators even as University Health Services raised concerns about the letter’s research and framing.

NEWS | April 13

Nukes and Nassau Hall: inside Princeton’s Science and Global Security Program

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Nukes and Nassau Hall: inside Princeton’s Science and Global Security Program

Daphne Lewis

Co-directors of Princeton's Science and Global Security Program Zia Mian and Alexander Glaser are working to understand nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, and policies around disarmament alongside a team of researchers and visiting scholars.

Co-directors of Princeton's Science and Global Security Program Zia Mian and Alexander Glaser are working to understand nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, and policies around disarmament alongside a team of researchers and visiting scholars.

NEWS | April 13

Trump’s proposed budget targets research funding after major cuts last year

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Trump’s proposed budget targets research funding after major cuts last year

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

President Trump’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, among other agencies, in his Fiscal Year budget for 2027 submitted to Congress on April 3. The Association of American Universities released a statement urging Congress to stand against the proposed budget, which could have implications for research at Princeton.

President Trump’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, among other agencies, in his Fiscal Year budget for 2027 submitted to Congress on April 3. The Association of American Universities released a statement urging Congress to stand against the proposed budget, which could have implications for research at Princeton.

NEWS | April 10

Seniors Swamidurai, Fayad, Kho advance to Young Alumni Trustee general election

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Seniors Swamidurai, Fayad, Kho advance to Young Alumni Trustee general election

Leela Hensler

Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, Jamil Fayad ’26, and Enzo Kho ’26 advanced to the general election for Young Alumni Trustee. They have been selected by their class from an original pool of 15 candidates.

Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26, Jamil Fayad ’26, and Enzo Kho ’26 advanced to the general election for Young Alumni Trustee. They have been selected by their class from an original pool of 15 candidates.

NEWS | April 10

‘A post-America world’: Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. must build resilience

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‘A post-America world’: Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. must build resilience

Toby Chang

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) spoke at the School of Public and International Affairs’ Dean’s Leadership Series Tuesday afternoon, warning that a “post-America world” is emerging. Amid a turbulent global landscape, Kim emphasized national security and innovation as priorities for the U.S. going forward.

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) spoke at the School of Public and International Affairs’ Dean’s Leadership Series Tuesday afternoon, warning that a “post-America world” is emerging. Amid a turbulent global landscape, Kim emphasized national security and innovation as priorities for the U.S. going forward.

NEWS | April 8

Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

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Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

Lulu Mangriotis, Benedict Hooper, and Elizabeth Hu

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the preview day.

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the Preview day.

NEWS | April 8

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