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PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management

PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management

Haeon Lee and Ryan Buschman

The lab, a longstanding collaboration between Princeton and the U.S. Department of Energy, has been investing in new AI-related research.

The lab, a longstanding collaboration between Princeton and the U.S. Department of Energy, has been investing in new AI-related research.

NEWS | September 29

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Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results

Claire Ding

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

The physics department ran an experiment using Claude to grade students’ final exams in PHY 104: General Physics II, though the actual final grades were done by hand. Some inconsistencies between AI-graded exams and faculty-graded exams.

NEWS | September 29

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USG provides input on VP for Campus Life selection process, continues election reform debate

USG provides input on VP for Campus Life selection process, continues election reform debate

Claire Ding

At its Sunday meeting, USG weighed in on the search for Princeton’s next vice president for campus life, backed an effort to permit campus chalking, and continued debating election reforms.

At its Sunday meeting, USG weighed in on the search for Princeton’s next vice president for campus life, backed an effort to permit campus chalking, and continued debating election reforms.

NEWS | September 28

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Amid budget cuts, Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises second-highest amount in history

Amid budget cuts, Princeton Annual Giving campaign raises second-highest amount in history

Benedict Hooper

Princeton’s Annual Giving campaign raised $79.6 million in 2025–26, its second-highest total ever, even as alumni participation continued to decline amid broader University budget uncertainty.

Princeton’s Annual Giving campaign raised $79.6 million in 2025–26, its second-highest total ever, even as alumni participation continued to decline amid broader University budget uncertainty.

NEWS | September 27

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NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 resigns after report finds sexual harassment and ethics violations

NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 resigns after report finds sexual harassment and ethics violations

Oliver Wu and Luke Grippo

Caldwell resigned a day after a report into allegations against him was released by Sherrill. The report concluded that he had violated multiple policies while engaging in sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Caldwell has disputed the findings.

Caldwell resigned a day after a report into allegations against him was released by Sherrill. The report concluded that he had violated multiple policies while engaging in sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Caldwell has disputed the findings.

NEWS | September 25

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High Meadows Environmental Institute unveils new Maya Lin installation on species loss

High Meadows Environmental Institute unveils new Maya Lin installation on species loss

Mia Chen and Riley Price

Briger Hall's new Environmental Gallery opened on Sept. 22 with Maya Lin’s “What Is Missing?,” which shows large videos of endangered animals like whales, tigers, and giraffes.

Briger Hall's new Environmental Gallery opened on Sept. 22 with Maya Lin’s “What Is Missing?,” which shows large videos of endangered animals like whales, tigers, and giraffes.

NEWS | September 25

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Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 to resign after investigation found policy violations

Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Caldwell ’82 to resign after investigation found policy violations

Luke Grippo

N.J. Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling for the resignation of Princeton alumnus Dale Caldwell ’82, following the release of a report finding that he engaged in workplace misconduct. A lawyer for Caldwell denied the allegations and contested the process behind the investigation.

N.J. Governor Mikie Sherrill is calling for the resignation of Princeton alumnus Dale Caldwell ’82, following the release of a report finding that he engaged in workplace misconduct. A lawyer for Caldwell denied the allegations and contested the process behind the investigation.

NEWS | September 25

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‘The Art of Japanese Publishing’ exhibit illuminates the history of Japanese illustrated literature

‘The Art of Japanese Publishing’ exhibit illuminates the history of Japanese illustrated literature

Hifza Kaleem

Curated by Nicole Fabricand-Person and Holly Hatheway, the exhibit will be on display through Dec. 6.

Curated by Nicole Fabricand-Person and Holly Hatheway, the exhibit will be on display through Dec. 6.

NEWS | September 24

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Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

Orientation SHARE play replaces scene implying rape with groping

Riley Price and Kimberly Hutchinson

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

The content of Princeton’s annual SHARE play at Orientation was altered for the Class of 2030, after male actors were concerned about playing a character who was implied to be a rapist.

NEWS | September 23

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Princeton to lead new quantum institute backed by National Science Foundation

Princeton to lead new quantum institute backed by National Science Foundation

Riley Price

Princeton will lead one of three new Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, which focus on advancing quantum research through interdisciplinary projects. The two other new institutes will be led by Yale and Harvard. 

Princeton will lead one of three new Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, which focus on advancing quantum research through interdisciplinary projects. The two other new institutes will be led by Yale and Harvard.

NEWS | September 23

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New meal exchange platform to launch after delayed rollout

New meal exchange platform to launch after delayed rollout

Razvan Verde

The University’s new meal exchange platform is launching this week, later than initially planned.

The University’s new meal exchange platform is launching this week, later than initially planned.

NEWS | September 23

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‘We still have pride’: Students and faculty react to U.S. News ranking that placed Princeton second

‘We still have pride’: Students and faculty react to U.S. News ranking that placed Princeton second

Claire Ding and Albert Tan

Students and faculty reacted to Princeton dropping its No. 1 position on U.S. News’s annual university rankings for the first time in 15 years. 

Students and faculty reacted to Princeton dropping its No. 1 position on U.S. News’s annual university rankings for the first time in 15 years. 

NEWS | September 23

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Laptop smashed and TVs damaged in Bowen Hall, investigation ongoing

Laptop smashed and TVs damaged in Bowen Hall, investigation ongoing

Sena Chang

A laptop and multiple monitors were found damaged in Bowen Hall on Sunday morning. This incident is still under investigation as of Monday.

A laptop and multiple monitors were found damaged in Bowen Hall on Sunday morning. This incident is still under investigation as of Monday.

NEWS | September 23

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Portal Bridge construction on Northeast Corridor to disrupt Fall Break travel

Portal Bridge construction on Northeast Corridor to disrupt Fall Break travel

Coralene Ellis and Maeen Ababneh

During fall break, students and faculty using NJ Transit and Amtrak will be inconvenienced by changed railroad schedules caused by construction on the Northeast Corridor. 

During fall break, students and faculty using NJ Transit and Amtrak will be inconvenienced by changed railroad schedules caused by construction on the Northeast Corridor. 

NEWS | September 23

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Princeton loses No. 1 spot on U.S. News ranking after 15 years on top

Princeton loses No. 1 spot on U.S. News ranking after 15 years on top

Oliver Wu and Giselle Moreno

Princeton was the long-running leader on the U.S. News and World Report’s best national universities ranking. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology now takes the top spot following a methodology change that introduces a new “earnings by major” factor.

Princeton was the long-running leader on the U.S. News and World Report’s best national universities ranking. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology now takes the top spot following a methodology change that introduces a new “earnings by major” factor.

NEWS | September 22

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The Daily Princetonian launches Signal tip line for sensitive sources

The Daily Princetonian launches Signal tip line for sensitive sources

Clara Docherty

Signal is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app. The new tip line will allow The Daily Princetonian to more effectively communicate with sensitive and anonymous sources.

Signal is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app. The new tip line will allow The Daily Princetonian to more effectively communicate with sensitive and anonymous sources.

NEWS | September 21

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High Meadows Environmental Institute hosts Summer of Learning Symposium

High Meadows Environmental Institute hosts Summer of Learning Symposium

Mia Chen

The High Meadows Environmental Institute’s Summer of Learning Symposium showcased research by 122 undergraduate interns, who worked with faculty across 13 countries and 10 U.S. states on projects ranging from hydrogen electrolysis to forever chemicals.

The High Meadows Environmental Institute’s Summer of Learning Symposium showcased research by 122 undergraduate interns, who worked with faculty across 13 countries and 10 U.S. states on projects ranging from hydrogen electrolysis to forever chemicals.

NEWS | September 21

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USG shifts winter elections to before Thanksgiving, debates limiting slates in contentious meeting

USG shifts winter elections to before Thanksgiving, debates limiting slates in contentious meeting

Claire Ding

The Undergraduate Student Government moved its winter elections before Thanksgiving break but voted down a proposal to ban slates for non-executive offices.

The Undergraduate Student Government moved its winter elections before Thanksgiving break but voted down a proposal to ban slates for non-executive offices.

NEWS | September 21

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Princeton University Orchestra and men’s ultimate frisbee team named in University’s latest hazing report

Princeton University Orchestra and men’s ultimate frisbee team named in University’s latest hazing report

Andrew Arthur

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

NEWS | September 18

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Murray-Dodge Café celebrates 50th Anniversary, drawing over 260 students

Murray-Dodge Café celebrates 50th Anniversary, drawing over 260 students

Hifza Kaleem

On Wednesday, Murray Dodge Cafe celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing more than 260 students to celebrate with free cookies and merchandise.

On Wednesday, Murray Dodge Cafe celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing more than 260 students to celebrate with free cookies and merchandise.

NEWS | September 18

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