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USG celebrates 50th anniversary with former student leaders

Over 60 students, alumni, and administrators joined the celebration at Prospect House, with several former student leaders speaking at the event.

Over 60 students, alumni, and administrators joined the celebration at Prospect House, with several former student leaders speaking at the event.

New policy barring most recording set to take effect Jan. 1, other details remain unclear

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

University fundraising database left compromised after cybersecurity incident

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

USG reviews progress of working groups, discusses international financial aid and athletics success

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

At the Nov. 16 USG meeting, the Senate reviewed initiatives supporting international students, recapped Athletics and Mental Health Committee work, and celebrated USG’s 50th-anniversary programming.

‘Princeton Collects’ is too chaotic for cohesion

Showcasing 150 donated works, “Princeton Collects” pairs objects across time and cultures, producing an exhibition that remains chaotic despite attempts to understand the pairings.

Showcasing 150 donated works, “Princeton Collects” pairs objects across time and cultures, producing an exhibition that remains chaotic despite attempts to understand the pairings.

Eclectic pairings and interconnecting cultures: Transition spaces in the art museum

In the Princeton University Art Museum, the art is everywhere — including in the hallways.

In the Princeton University Art Museum, the art is everywhere — including in the hallways.

Despite crowded central displays, the Ancient Americas pavilion gives some works space to breathe

The Art of the Ancient Americas pavilion features dense displays and the Princeton Vase. The pavilion represents art up to 5,000 years old.

The Art of the Ancient Americas pavilion features dense displays and the Princeton Vase. The pavilion represents art up to 5,000 years old.

PUAM’s Modern and Contemporary Art Pavilion contrasts cultures and textures

Inside the Modern and Contemporary Pavilion of the Princeton University Art Museum, art spanning textures, mediums, and styles awaits.

Inside the Modern and Contemporary Pavilion of the Princeton University Art Museum, art spanning textures, mediums, and styles awaits.

Linguistics students and faculty react to new program independence

In a faculty meeting on Nov. 3, the Program in Linguistics was declared an independent academic unit. Finalized via a unanimous vote, this change moves the program out of the Council of the Humanities into the Social Sciences Academic Division.

In a faculty meeting on Nov. 3, the Program in Linguistics was declared an independent academic unit. Finalized via a unanimous vote, this change moves the program out of the Council of the Humanities into the Social Sciences Academic Division.

NJ AI Hub chosen for new Microsoft AI platform rollout, one of two locations worldwide

Microsoft will be launching a new generative AI for researchers and scientists, and Princeton is one of the first to try it.

NJ AI Hub escogido para el lanzamiento de la nueva plataforma de IA de Microsoft, uno de dos sitios en todo el mundo

Microsoft está lanzando una nueva plataforma de IA generativa sobrealimentada para investigadores, y Princeton será uno de los primeros en probarla.

Microsoft está lanzando una nueva plataforma de IA generativa sobrealimentada para investigadores, y Princeton será uno de los primeros en probarla.

The referendum petitioning process, explained

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

In the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government (USG) winter election cycle, there are petitions circulating to add two referenda to the ballot. The ‘Prince’ breaks down how they work.

Quad will adopt selective sign-in, slash Street Week spots to 75

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

The Quadrangle Club president sent a campus-wide email on Monday detailing changes to the sign-in club's procedure for 2026 Street Week. These include capping the number of new members at 75 and requiring prospective members to attend a “Quad Social.”

Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

University denies Piegaro’s demand, motions to dismiss complaint

After almost two months of waiting, the University has finally responded to Piegaro’s demand for a jury trial — and the answer is no.

After almost two months of waiting, the University has finally responded to Piegaro's demand for a lawsuit — and the answer is no.

Princeton’s Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) will not seek re-election in 2026

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

La representante de Princeton Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) no se presentará a la reelección en 2026

Tras su victoria electoral en 2014, Watson Coleman se convirtió en la primera mujer negra en representar a Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes.

Tras su victoria electoral en 2014, Watson Coleman se convirtió en la primera mujer negra en representar a Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes.

Which universities are in Eisgruber’s endowment lobbying group? No one will say.

Eisgruber reportedly headed a coalition of universities lobbying for reduced endowment taxes in exchange for increased financial aid programs. No one will say who was a part of the group.

Eisgruber reportedly headed a coalition of universities lobbying for reduced endowment taxes in exchange for increased financial aid programs. No one will say who was a part of the group.

USG hosts first Ivy League mental health conference in five years

Seven Ivy League schools were in attendance at the annual Ivy League Mental Health Conference this year, hosted by Princeton University.

Seven Ivy League schools were in attendance at the annual Ivy League Mental Health Conference this year, hosted by Princeton University.

Town council gives mixed response to development plans for Westminster Choir College campus

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.