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Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

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Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

Nika Schindler and Nikoloz Inashvili

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

NEWS | 4 days ago

Student group leaders express differing takeaways from N.J. gubernatorial and N.Y. mayoral elections

Mercer County polling place on election night.

Student group leaders express differing takeaways from N.J. gubernatorial and N.Y. mayoral elections

Emily Murphy and Christine Woods

Voter turnout also increased in Princeton as compared to 2021’s gubernatorial election, while implications for next year’s midterms remain mixed.

Voter turnout also increased in Princeton as compared to 2021’s gubernatorial election, while implications for next year’s midterms remain mixed.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III awarded James Madison Award in Whig-Clio Ceremony

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Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin III awarded James Madison Award in Whig-Clio Ceremony

Andrew Arthur

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III was awarded the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service, presented by the Whig-Cliosophic Society, on Saturday afternoon.

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III was awarded the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service, presented by the Whig-Cliosophic Society, on Saturday afternoon.

NEWS | 4 days ago

Two-story conservation studios open alongside new art museum

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Two-story conservation studios open alongside new art museum

Victoria Davies

The Princeton University Art Museum curators have moved back into the newly renovated museum and are eager to continue conservation efforts while engaging University students and faculty.

The Princeton University Art Museum curators have moved back into the newly renovated museum and are eager to continue conservation efforts while engaging University students and faculty.

NEWS | November 7
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Princeton’s ‘Media Literacy’ visits The Daily Show on election day

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Princeton’s ‘Media Literacy’ visits The Daily Show on election day

Haeon Lee and Devon Rudolph

From Zohran Mamdani TikToks to Finland’s former Prime Minister, students in “Media Literacy: What to Read and Believe in the Age of AI” saw it all at The Daily Show on Tuesday. 

From Zohran Mamdani TikToks to Finland’s former Prime Minister, students in “Media Literacy: What to Read and Believe in the Age of AI” saw it all at The Daily Show on Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

NEWS | November 7

Thomas Emens ’25, MPA ’29, elected as mayor of Jamesburg following special election

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Thomas Emens ’25, MPA ’29, elected as mayor of Jamesburg following special election

Hayk Yengibaryan

Emens — who ran on the slogan “Progress for Jamesburg” — was elected alongside Borough councilmember Samantha Rampacek, Jamesburg resident Tracey Madigan, and resident James Kozee. 

Emens — who ran on the slogan “Progress for Jamesburg” — was elected alongside Borough councilmember Samantha Rampacek, Jamesburg resident Tracey Madigan, and resident James Kozee. 

NEWS | November 7

Despite Adjaye’s effective scrubbing from art museum, Princeton retains ties with Adjaye Associates internship

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Despite Adjaye’s effective scrubbing from art museum, Princeton retains ties with Adjaye Associates internship

Luke Grippo

After allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in 2023, Princeton University Art Museum architect David Adjaye’s name was scrubbed from the outside of the building, and he was not invited to the opening.

After allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in 2023, Princeton University Art Museum architect David Adjaye’s name was scrubbed from the outside of the building, and he was not invited to the opening.

NEWS | November 6

Linguistics moves towards becoming its own academic unit following vote at faculty meeting

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Linguistics moves towards becoming its own academic unit following vote at faculty meeting

Isaac Bernstein

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

NEWS | November 5

Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey’s governor’s race, will join Board of Trustees in January

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Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey’s governor’s race, will join Board of Trustees in January

Luke Grippo

Mikie Sherrill has won the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race. She will succeed current Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in January and assume an ex officio position on the Princeton University Board of Trustees.

Mikie Sherrill has won the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race. She will succeed current Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in January and assume an ex officio position on the Princeton University Board of Trustees.

NEWS | November 4

In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

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In April, USG offered the U. a proposal on upperclass dining. They were surprised instead.

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

Over the summer, USG members attempted to meet with University Services to discuss their proposal as well as a major report by the Huron Consulting Group on the state of campus dining. In August, the University abruptly cancelled.

NEWS | November 4

Future Humanities Institute to weigh HUM sequence expansion, hoping to be hedge against budget pressures

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Future Humanities Institute to weigh HUM sequence expansion, hoping to be hedge against budget pressures

Aitana Camponovo

Princeton’s Humanities Initiative plans to establish the Humanities Institute in Fall 2027, which will expand the study of humanities for undergraduates.

Princeton’s Humanities Initiative plans to establish the Humanities Institute in Fall 2027, which will expand the study of humanities for undergraduates.

NEWS | November 4

New Jersey facing ‘existential’ election, Sherrill’s number two Dale Caldwell ’82 says

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New Jersey facing ‘existential’ election, Sherrill’s number two Dale Caldwell ’82 says

Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian sits down for an interview with Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Dale Caldwell ’82 on the eve of the New Jersey governor’s election.

The Daily Princetonian sits down for an interview with Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Dale Caldwell ’82 on the eve of the New Jersey governor’s election.

NEWS | November 4

Ahead of Election Day, Princeton student groups weigh in on local races

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Ahead of Election Day, Princeton student groups weigh in on local races

Lulu Mangriotis and Ambre Van de Velde

Ahead of Election Day, The Daily Princetonian spoke with several students involved in campus political organizations about how they view the race and its broader implications.

Ahead of Election Day, The Daily Princetonian spoke with several students involved in campus political organizations about how they view the race and its broader implications.

NEWS | November 4

Princeton eliminates salaries for Matriculate advising fellows, citing funding constraints

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Princeton eliminates salaries for Matriculate advising fellows, citing funding constraints

Sena Chang and Emily Chien

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

NEWS | November 3

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