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Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute, dies

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

Jay Vaingankar, former Dept. of Energy official, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.

Court approves Princeton’s Fourth Round housing plan, dismissing challenges

On Friday, the Mercer County Superior Court issued a decision in favor of the Municipality of Princeton’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Fourth Round Plan) against local challenges.

On Friday, the Mercer County Superior Court issued a decision in favor of the Municipality of Princeton’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Fourth Round Plan) against local challenges.

New Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory AI platform aims to improve lab efficiency and lower costs

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory plans to launch a new AI project, called STELLAR-AI, to lower costs and heighten efficiency for experiments. The program is anticipated to launch in 2027, and is still being developed.

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory plans to launch a new AI project, called STELLAR-AI, to lower costs and heighten efficiency for experiments. The program is anticipated to launch in 2027, and is still being developed.

‘Cities Made and Unmade’: An interdisciplinary approach to cities

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

Altman earns Princeton Community Democratic Organization endorsement following packed candidate forum

On Sunday night, Sue Altman won the endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization over sixteen other candidates in the N.J.-12 Congressional race. Candidates discussed issues such as ICE and US military aid to Israel.

On Sunday night, Sue Altman won the endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization over sixteen other candidates in the N.J.-12 Congressional race. Candidates discussed issues such as ICE and US military aid to Israel.

State-of-the-art visualization lab opens at new Commons Library

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

Brian Mhando ’26 awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Mhando, an ecology and evolutionary biology major at Princeton, will pursue an MPhil in veterinary science at the University of Cambridge.

Mhando, an ecology and evolutionary biology major at Princeton, will pursue an MPhil in veterinary science at the University of Cambridge.

Students and professors express enthusiasm for new linguistics major

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.

Students in the Class of 2028 and beyond will now be able to declare a major in Linguistics, replacing the current Independent Major in Linguistics option. Students and professors expressed enthusiasm for the new major.

OIT will no longer provide email forwarding to alumni accounts starting from Class of 2026

Graduating seniors will no longer have their emails forwarded to their alumni account after losing access to their Princeton email. In addition, the time students have to access their account post-graduation has been shortened from 65 days to 60.

Graduating seniors will no longer have their emails forwarded to their alumni account after losing access to their Princeton email. In addition, the time students have to access their account post-graduation has been shortened from 65 days to 60.

Andy Kim’s former State Director Sue Altman runs for N.J.-12 House nomination

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

Candidate for NJ-12 Dr. Adam Hamawy addresses prospective voters in Princeton

On Tuesday, candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District sat down with members of the University and town to discuss his platform.

On Tuesday, candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District sat down with members of the University and town to discuss his platform.

Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

Mikie Sherrill toma posesión como gobernadora, dos profesores de Princeton sirvieron en equipos de transición

Mikie Sherrill tomó posesión como la 57.ª gobernadora de Nueva Jersey el 20 de enero, convirtiéndose en fideicomisaria de oficio de la Universidad de Princeton. Dos miembros del profesorado habían ayudado a liderar dos de sus equipos de transición.

Princeton researchers aim to create new catalysts with cheaper, cleaner materials

Professor Paul Chirik leads a lab researching potential new catalysts for pharmaceutical and commercial applications.

Princeton Council discusses ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie

Ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie remaining in place, as discussed at Princeton Council meeting.

Ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie remaining in place, as discussed at Princeton Council meeting.

U-Store eliminates membership discount for items without Princeton branding

The Princeton University Store silently stopped offering its 10 percent discounts to its members on all items without Princeton branding on Tuesday.

The Princeton University Store silently stopped offering its 10 percent discounts to its members on all items without Princeton branding on Tuesday.