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University restricts internship approvals for international students following new Trump administration guidance

University restricts internship approvals for international students following new Trump administration guidance

Jonah Vimont and Meiya Xiong

Following new guidance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the University indicated that Curricular Practical Training, a temporary work authorization that allows international students on F-1 visas to pursue off-campus internships, will likely be restricted for all undergraduate and most graduate students.

Following new guidance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the University indicated that Curricular Practical Training, a temporary work authorization that allows international students on F-1 visas to pursue off-campus internships, will likely be restricted for all undergraduate and most graduate students.

NEWS | September 8

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N.J. Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell ’82 reportedly being investigated for inappropriate behavior

N.J. Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell ’82 reportedly being investigated for inappropriate behavior

Oliver Wu and Giselle Moreno

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has opened an internal investigation into Dale Caldwell ’82, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and secretary of state, for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations, the New Jersey Globe reported on Friday.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has opened an internal investigation into Dale Caldwell ’82, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor and secretary of state, for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and possible ethics violations, the New Jersey Globe reported on Friday.

NEWS | September 8

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Independent Major Program paused for further review

Independent Major Program paused for further review

Mia Chen and Katharine Glover

As of this semester, the Independent Major Program has been paused and will not accept applications from the Class of 2030 or subsequent classes until further notice.

As of this semester, the Independent Major Program has been paused and will not accept applications from the Class of 2030 or subsequent classes until further notice.

NEWS | September 8

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Normani brings her ‘Wild Side’ to Princeton’s Lawnparties

Normani brings her ‘Wild Side’ to Princeton’s Lawnparties

Riley Price and Kimberly Hutchinson

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

NEWS | September 7

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Princeton Council discusses community resources, e-bikes during summer meetings

Princeton Council discusses community resources, e-bikes during summer meetings

Hifza Kaleem, Kevin Jin, and Michelle Harris

Over the summer, the Princeton Council surveyed residents’ needs, discussed new state legislation around e-bikes, and chose to hold off on updating the municipality’s public parking fees and regulations following community pushback.

Over the summer, the Princeton Council surveyed residents’ needs, discussed new state legislation around e-bikes, and chose to hold off on updating the municipality’s public parking fees and regulations following community pushback.

NEWS | September 4

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

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

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | September 4

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

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

Joann Kim, Rajbir Toor, and Grace Meyerle

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.

NEWS | September 4

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First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

Mia Chen and Katharine Glover

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.

NEWS | September 3

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

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

Oliver Wu

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.

NEWS | September 2

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New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

Elizabeth Hu

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.

NEWS | September 2

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Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

Amaya Taylor

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.

NEWS | September 2

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

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

Devon Rudolph

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. 

NEWS | September 2

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

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

Giselle Moreno

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.

NEWS | September 1

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

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

Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | August 24

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Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

Gray Collins and Giselle Moreno

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.

NEWS | August 24

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New meal exchange system finalized, specific details still unclear

New meal exchange system finalized, specific details still unclear

Grace Beckish, Riley Price, and Kimberly Hutchinson

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.

NEWS | August 24

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

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

Cynthia Torres and Luke Grippo

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. 

NEWS | August 23

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Trump picks Will Scharf ’08 as new White House counsel

Trump picks Will Scharf ’08 as new White House counsel

Sena Chang and Oliver Wu

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.

NEWS | August 10

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

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

Sena Chang

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. 

NEWS | August 10

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Princeton professors awarded NEH grants months after lawsuit

Princeton professors awarded NEH grants months after lawsuit

Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | August 10

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