Princeton researchers aim to create new catalysts with cheaper, cleaner materials
Aanya KaseraProfessor Paul Chirik leads a lab researching potential new catalysts for pharmaceutical and commercial applications.
Professor Paul Chirik leads a lab researching potential new catalysts for pharmaceutical and commercial applications.
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.
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.
Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.
Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.
A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.
A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.
University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.
University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.
University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.
University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.
The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.
The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.
At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.
At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.
Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.
Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.
The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.
The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.
Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented April 26.
Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented on April 26.
A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.
A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.
A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.
A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.
Professors Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard served as co-chairs on the Affordable Healthcare and the Kids Mental Health and Online Safety transition teams, respectively. They discussed their work with the ‘Prince.’
Professors Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard served as co-chairs on the Affordable Healthcare and the Kids Mental Health and Online Safety transition teams, respectively. They discussed their work with the ‘Prince.’
With the new bill, New Jersey will now have among the strictest e-bike regulations in the country.
With the new bill, New Jersey will now have among the strictest e-bike regulations in the country.
Princeton professor Corina Tarnita engaged in frequent communication with Epstein and arranged wire transfers on his behalf.
Princeton professor Corina Tarnita engaged in frequent communication with Epstein and arranged wire transfers on his behalf.
University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.
University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.
President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.
President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.
At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously.
At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously.