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The opening of the Princeton University Art Museum, explained

Ahead of the highly anticipated re-opening of the Princeton University Art Museum, The Daily Princetonian spoke with a variety of members of the campus community to determine the most asked questions about the museum, its opening, and the role the facility will play in student life.

Ahead of the highly anticipated re-opening of the Princeton University Art Museum, The Daily Princetonian spoke with a variety of members of the campus community to determine the most asked questions about the museum, its opening, and the role the facility will play in student life.

Eisgruber addresses free speech and censorship during book talk at Princeton Public Library

In a talk at the Princeton Public Library, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 discussed his new book, and how free speech and censorship differ on college campuses.

In a talk at the Princeton Public Library, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 discussed his new book, and how free speech and censorship differ on college campuses.

Virtual forum for BOE set to take place despite uncontested election

This year’s Board of Education election will occur on Nov. 4, with all three candidates expected to be elected to the three open seats.

This year’s Board of Education election will occur on Nov. 4, with all three candidates expected to be elected to the three open seats.

Despite federal pressure, Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity programming has remained largely unchanged

In the face of attacks on DEI in higher education by the Trump administration, the University’s Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity maintains administrative support.

In the face of attacks on DEI in higher education by the Trump administration, the University’s Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity maintains administrative support.

Graduate School celebrates 125th anniversary with ‘Many Minds, Many Stripes’ conference

This past weekend, Princeton hosted numerous events to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Graduate School, including panel discussions and a talk with President Eisgruber.

This past weekend, Princeton hosted numerous events to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Graduate School, including panel discussions and a talk with President Eisgruber.

Eisgruber calls Trump administration compact ‘a dangerous step in the wrong direction’

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

Canvas outage snarls classes on the first day back from fall break

At 3:04 a.m. on Monday, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, reported in its service logs that Canvas was experiencing delays and outages in the eastern region of the U.S. due to “an operational issue affecting multiple services at Amazon Web Services.”

At 3:04 a.m. on Monday, Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, reported in its service logs that Canvas was experiencing delays and outages in the eastern region of the U.S. due to “an operational issue affecting multiple services at Amazon Web Services.”

Inside the Princeton University Art Museum

Ahead of the Princeton University Art Museum opening on Oct. 31, The Daily Princetonian was given a tour of the building.

Ahead of the Princeton University Art Museum opening on Oct. 31, The Daily Princetonian was given a tour of the building.

Mental Health Task Force will release report on Jed Foundation partnership at unspecified date

At this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a mental health task force.

At this week's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Calvin Chin announced an upcoming report on the findings of a Mental Health Task Force.

Thousands gather at ‘No Kings’ protest in Princeton

In a protest against the Trump administration, thousands gathered outside Monument Hall on Saturday, matching the turnout from the "No Kings" protest in June.

In a protest against the Trump administration, thousands gathered outside Monument Hall on Saturday, matching the turnout from the "No Kings" protest in June.

‘A willingness to forge new ground’: Nobel laureate and her Ph.D. advisor discuss time at Princeton

Mary Brunkow GS ’91 received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday. In interviews, Brunkow and her Ph.D. advisor at Princeton, former University President Shirley Tilghman, discussed her path through Princeton and her career.

Mary Brunkow GS ’91 received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday. In interviews, Brunkow and her Ph.D. advisor at Princeton, former University President Shirley Tilghman, discussed her path through Princeton and her career.

New Princeton bus route proposed at town council meeting

The Princeton Town Council meeting on Wednesday included proposals for new buses and a new bus route.

The Princeton Town Council meeting on Wednesday included proposals for new buses and a new bus route.

Nine people, some with alleged criminal records, detained by ICE in Princeton, Jersey City

Nine Chilean nationals with alleged connections to transnational crime organizations were arrested by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Newark in Princeton and Jersey City on Sept. 19, according to a Sept. 29 press release.

Nine Chilean nationals with alleged connections to transnational crime organizations were arrested by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Newark in Princeton and Jersey City on Sept. 19, according to a Sept. 29 press release.

Nueve personas, algunas con antecedentes penales presuntos, fueron detenidas por ICE en Princeton, Jersey City

Nueve nacionales chilenos fueron detenidos por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) de Newark en Princeton y Jersey City el 19 de septiembre, según un comunicado de prensa del 29 de septiembre.

Nueve nacionales chilenos fueron detenidos por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) de Newark en Princeton y Jersey City el 19 de septiembre, según un comunicado de prensa del 29 de septiembre.

Murray-Dodge staff remains halved despite return to near-normal hours

Murray Dodge Café’s staff has been reduced from 30 to 16 due to budget cuts and the graduation of seniors. Staff members have reported difficult shifts since the café returned to near-normal hours.

The Student Group Accountability Board (SGAB), explained

Created in 2020, the board oversees and resolves alleged violations of university policy by officially recognized undergraduate student organizations.

Princeton honorary degree recipient Omar Yahgi wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Omar Yahgi, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Princeton in May 2025, received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for his pioneering work in developing Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs).

Omar Yahgi, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Princeton in May 2025, received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for his pioneering work in developing Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs).

‘Making money’ and ‘serving humanity’ can co-exist, first-year students say

The ‘Prince’ spoke with first-year students to examine the balance between the desires to make money and be in the service of humanity in their future careers.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with first-year students to examine the balance between the desires to make money and be in the service of humanity in their future careers.

Princeton to require SAT or ACT scores for applicants starting fall 2027, dropping test-optional policy

Princeton will require undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT test scores beginning with the 2027–28 admission cycle, the University announced Thursday. The decision will end a seven-year stint of test-optional undergraduate admissions that began during the pandemic.

Princeton will require undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT test scores beginning with the 2027–28 admission cycle, the University announced Thursday. The decision will end a seven-year stint of test-optional undergraduate admissions that began during the pandemic.

Princeton BOE members discuss gubernatorial debate, campaign in interviews ahead of uncontested election

Princeton Board of Education members Dafna Kendal, Susan Kanter, and newcomer Erica Snyder discuss their thoughts on the gubernatorial debate ahead of Board of Education election.