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Phil Murphy receives Whig-Clio public service award, talks state politics and life after office

Former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy received the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service from the American Whig-Cliosophic Society on Wednesday. The award, first given in 1960, is Whig-Clio’s highest honor for public service.

Former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy received the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service from the American Whig-Cliosophic Society on Wednesday. The award, first given in 1960, is Whig-Clio’s highest honor for public service.

Executive editor of the New York Times discusses student reporting, modern journalism

Joseph Kahn, the executive editor for The New York Times and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke on campus on Wednesday as part of SPIA’s Dean’s Leadership Series. Before his talk, Kahn spoke to the ‘Prince’ about student journalism and the changing media landscape.

Joseph Kahn, the executive editor for The New York Times and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke on campus on Wednesday as part of SPIA’s Dean’s Leadership Series. Before his talk, Kahn spoke to the ‘Prince’ about student journalism and the changing media landscape.

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, announced as Class Day speaker

Wendy Kopp ’89, the founder of Teach for America and the CEO and co-founder of Teach For All, will be the 2026 Class Day speaker.

Wendy Kopp ’89, the founder of Teach for America and the CEO and co-founder of Teach For All, will be the 2026 Class Day speaker.

‘It just gets worse and worse’: Humanities at Princeton reels from NEH funding cuts

Following the mass termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants in April 2025, humanities researchers at Princeton have spent the past year troubled about the future of their funding, methods, and the discipline at large.

Following the mass termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants in April 2025, humanities researchers at Princeton have spent the past year troubled about the future of their funding, methods, and the discipline at large.

U. spent $240,000 on lobbying first quarter of 2026, second-highest total in history

Lobbying efforts at American universities have increased in recent months as the Trump administration has ratcheted up attacks on higher education.

Princeton Council candidates discuss platforms, U. relations

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

B.S.E. major declaration pushed to sophomore fall, starting with Class of 2030

The new policy, which will delay the B.S.E. declaration timeline by a semester, marks a significant shift in the undergraduate engineering program and will provide students with additional time to solidify academic plans.

The new policy, which will delay the B.S.E. declaration timeline by a semester, marks a significant shift in the undergraduate engineering program and will provide students with additional time to solidify academic plans.

Rising health insurance costs strain local government budgets in New Jersey

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

Gregg Mele, lone Republican running to represent N.J.–12, discusses ICE, ‘parental rights’

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

Fetty Wap announced as 2026 Spring Lawnparties headliner

The announcement comes a mere five days before Spring Lawnparties, scheduled for April 26.

The announcement comes a mere five days before Spring Lawnparties, scheduled for April 26.

‘Nursery of Rebellion’ exhibit brings Princeton’s revolutionary past to life

Open until July 12, a new Firestone Library exhibit, “‘Nursery of Rebellion’: Princeton & the American Revolution,” brings together rare documents and artifacts to examine how the Revolution was experienced across lines of class, race, gender, and social status.

Open until July 12, a new Firestone Library exhibit, “‘Nursery of Rebellion’: Princeton & the American Revolution,” brings together rare documents and artifacts to examine how the Revolution was experienced across lines of class, race, gender, and social status.

USG hears presentations on transportation and academic performance, indirect budget cuts announced

USG reviewed transportation changes tied to the e-bike ban, student academic performance data, and potential budget adjustments at its latest meeting on April 19.

USG reviewed transportation changes tied to the e-bike ban, student academic performance data, and potential budget adjustments at its latest meeting on April 19.

PSafe alerts community of driver harassing students on campus

The University issued a delayed alert four days after initial reports, warning that a man in a dark vehicle allegedly harassed multiple students near campus on April 16–17 by offering cash and attempting to lure them into his car.

The University issued a delayed alert four days after initial reports, warning that a man in a dark vehicle allegedly harassed multiple students near campus on April 16–17 by offering cash and attempting to lure them into his car.

Class of 2028 celebrates Declaration Day, computer science sees sharp decrease in majors

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

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.

New U-Councilors elected, Class Council mishap leads to rerun in spring elections

Princeton students elected ten new U-Councilors in the spring 2026 USG elections, while two class officer races were ordered to be rerun.

Princeton students elected ten new U-Councilors in the spring 2026 USG elections, while two class officer races were ordered to be rerun.

Nineteen Princeton affiliates named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

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.

French faculty member Florent Masse named Officer in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Professor of the Practice Florent Masse has been promoted to the rank of Officer in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.

Professor of the Practice Florent Masse has been promoted to the rank of Officer in the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.

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

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.