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Princeton considers AI and data science-focused ‘evolution’ for ORFE department, specifics unclear

The ORFE major could undergo changes in the coming years as a new ad hoc faculty committee considers how the University can strengthen its research and scholarship in AI and data science.

The ORFE major could undergo changes in the coming years as a new ad hoc faculty committee considers how the University can strengthen its research and scholarship in AI and data science.

Upperclassmen receiving financial aid see no increase to food budget for first time in 18 years

This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.

This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.

First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

Students lined up early for free food and an aesthetic photo for the first day of fall classes, sharing excitement for their courses and a new year.

Students lined up early for free food and an aesthetic photo for the first day of fall classes, sharing excitement for their courses and a new year.

N.J.-12 candidates meet at Princeton Windrows in first forum of general election

All four candidates in the general election race for New Jersey’s 12th congressional district met at the Princeton Windrows retirement community on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues including affordability, immigration and immigration enforcement, voting rights, and political corruption at the forum.

All four candidates in the general election race for New Jersey’s 12th congressional district met at the Princeton Windrows retirement community on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues including affordability, immigration and immigration enforcement, voting rights, and political corruption at the forum.

New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

Princeton and peers soften opposition to attacks on higher education in graduation speeches

Since the Trump administration launched dozens of initiatives targeting higher education in the Spring of 2025, some universities have toned down their messaging against these programs. 

Since the Trump administration launched dozens of initiatives targeting higher education in the Spring of 2025, some universities have toned down their messaging against these programs. 

Normani to headline 2026 Fall Lawnparties, first pop headliner in two years

The artist rose to fame in 2012 as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. She will perform on Frist North Lawn at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday.

The artist rose to fame in 2012 as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony. She will perform on Frist North Lawn at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday.

New recipients of endowed professorships reflect on the importance of research amid higher education uncertainty

Princeton recently named 11 faculty members to endowed professorships, honoring their achievements in scholarship amid growing uncertainty in higher education.

Princeton recently named 11 faculty members to endowed professorships, honoring their achievements in scholarship amid growing uncertainty in higher education.

Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

In July, Princeton joined 35 other universities in backing Harvard in a lawsuit against federal research funding cuts, as higher education institutions continue to push back against the Trump administration’s funding restrictions.

In July, Princeton joined 35 other universities in backing Harvard in a lawsuit against federal research funding cuts, as higher education institutions continue to push back against the Trump administration’s funding restrictions.

New meal exchange system finalized, specific details still unclear

A new meal exchange platform led by the ICC and GICC will launch this fall to replace MealX, introducing changes to how students swap meals as additional details remain unclear.

A new meal exchange platform led by the ICC and GICC will launch this fall to replace MealX, introducing changes to how students swap meals as additional details remain unclear.

Federal judge declines to dismiss lawsuit from Piegaro ’25 against University, case to move forward

A federal judge denied the University’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by David Piegaro ’25, which stems from an altercation with the University’s police chief during the 2024 Gaza Solidarity encampment. 

A federal judge denied the University’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by David Piegaro ’25, which stems from an altercation with the University’s police chief during the 2024 Gaza Solidarity encampment. 

Trump picks Will Scharf ’08 as new White House counsel

Scharf will enter the new position on Sept. 1, Trump announced in a social media post. While at Princeton, Scharf was the Charter Club and Interclub Council president, ran unsuccessfully for Undergraduate Student Government president, and was active in Jewish groups and conservative organizations.

Scharf will enter the new position on Sept. 1, Trump announced in a social media post. While at Princeton, Scharf was the Charter Club and Interclub Council president, ran unsuccessfully for Undergraduate Student Government president, and was active in Jewish groups and conservative organizations.

Suspended male Princeton student’s Title IX lawsuit against U. can proceed, appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled on July 21 that a Title IX lawsuit brought by a male undergraduate student can move forward. 

A federal appeals court ruled on July 21 that a Title IX lawsuit brought by a male undergraduate student can move forward. 

Princeton professors awarded NEH grants months after lawsuit

Months after a federal judge ruled that the sweeping cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants in 2025 was unconstitutional, two Princeton University professors — Eve Krakowski and Marina Rustow — were awarded new NEH grants.

Months after a federal judge ruled that the sweeping cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants in 2025 was unconstitutional, two Princeton University professors — Eve Krakowski and Marina Rustow — were awarded new NEH grants.

NJ AI Hub marks first anniversary with inaugural startup cohort

Fourteen selected start-ups receive weekly workshops, reverse pitches, corporate introductions, among other guidance over 12 weeks. The “AI accelerator” helps to test each company’s technology and fast-track its path to commercialization.

Fourteen selected start-ups receive weekly workshops, reverse pitches, corporate introductions, among other guidance over 12 weeks. The “AI accelerator” helps to test each company’s technology and fast-track its path to commercialization.

Three Princeton alumni awarded 2026 Fields Medal

The three alumni who received the medal are Yu Deng GS ’15, John Pardon ’11, and Jacob Tsimerman GS ’11.

The three alumni who received the medal are Yu Deng GS ’15, John Pardon ’11, and Jacob Tsimerman GS ’11.

Major gift from Leinweber Foundation to strengthen theoretical physics research

The University is joining a national network of institutions advancing theoretical physics research, following the major gift. The foundation has committed over $165 million to top fundamental science research institutions during a period of uncertainty for research funding.

Princeton researchers deny allegations that 2004 climate paper was ‘significantly shaped’ by oil executives

A ProPublica and Drilled investigation alleged BP executives helped shape a widely cited 2004 Princeton climate paper that popularized carbon capture, a claim the authors dispute. The report has renewed criticism of Princeton’s ties to the fossil fuel industry.

A ProPublica and Drilled investigation alleged BP executives helped shape a widely cited 2004 Princeton climate paper that popularized carbon capture, a claim the authors dispute. The report has renewed criticism of Princeton’s ties to the fossil fuel industry.

New data and AI unit quietly absorbs five research units, costing survey research director his job

Edward Freeland, Princeton’s survey research director, lost his job when the University folded his center into a broader push to consolidate its data and AI efforts. Some faculty say the reorganization was handled with little transparency or consultation.

Edward Freeland, Princeton’s survey research director, lost his job when the University folded his center into a broader push to consolidate its data and AI efforts. Some faculty say the reorganization was handled with little transparency or consultation.