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After a year of shared governance, grad students see progress — but say more work remains

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

Honor Committee releases missing statistics after two years

In its newly released statistics after two years of missing data, the Honor Committee reported 51 violations from 2019–2024, nearly half involving unauthorized materials like generative AI. In 2023–2024 alone, the Committee on Discipline, the dean of undergraduate students, and the Residential College Disciplinary Board reported 378 infractions.

In its newly released statistics after two years of missing data, the Honor Committee reported 51 violations from 2019–2024, nearly half involving unauthorized materials like generative AI. In 2023–2024 alone, the Committee on Discipline handled 378 cases.

Several departments warn students and faculty of potential ICE visits on campus

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Celebrity podcaster Jay Shetty named 2025 Class Day speaker, sparking mixed reactions

Jay Shetty, a bestselling author and podcast host, will speak at Class Day, sparking criticism over past controversies and credibility.

Jay Shetty, a bestselling author and podcast host, will speak at Class Day, sparking criticism over past controversies and credibility.

U. is investigating disruption at Bennett event, Eisgruber says

Student groups at Princeton have accused protesters of antisemitism following the disruption of a campus event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, prompting a public apology and disciplinary pledge from University President Christopher Eisgruber.

B'Artzeinu Princeton and Princeton Tigers For Israel have issued a joint statement accusing protesters of antisemitism following the disruption of a campus event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, prompting a public apology from University President Christopher Eisgruber.

Three professors named 2025–2028 Cotsen Faculty Fellows

Princeton professors Basile Baudez, Margot Canaday, and Tamsen Wolff have been named recipients of the 2025–2028 Sophie and L. Edward Cotsen Faculty Fellowship, an award primarily given to academics in the humanities and social sciences.

Princeton professors Basile Baudez, Margot Canaday, and Tamsen Wolff have been named recipients of the 2025–2028 Sophie and L. Edward Cotsen Faculty Fellowship, an award primarily given to academics in the humanities and social sciences.

Packed crowd hears Adam Grant talk about rethinking, leadership, and the value of being wrong

Adam Grant, a renowned organizational psychologist, is the bestselling author of Think Again, Hidden Potential, and Originals. He hosts the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, with over 90 million downloads, and has a social media following of over 10 million.

Adam Grant, a renowned organizational psychologist, is the bestselling author of Think Again, Hidden Potential, and Originals. He hosts the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, with over 90 million downloads, and has a social media following of over 10 million.

Department of Commerce announces the end of $4 million in funding of climate risk projects at Princeton

The Department of Commerce cut $4 million to Princeton for three climate-related projects, which it said were actively working against Trump administration objectives.

The Department of Commerce cut $4 million to Princeton for three climate-related projects, which it said were actively working against Trump administration objectives.

Protesters, fire alarm disrupt former prime minister of Israel

Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.

Naftali Bennett event devolved into chaos as protesters chanted from outside, a fire alarm interruption, and yelling between protesters and event attendees.

After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

The status of the four student referenda passed with over two-thirds student support in the fall Undergraduate Student Government election is unclear, and the University has not announced where they stand in the administrative process.

The status of the four student referenda passed with over two-thirds student support in the fall Undergraduate Student Government election is unclear, and the University has not announced where they stand in the administrative process.

Davis IC will keep a close eye on student visas as concerns about revocations mount

Davis International Center Director Albert Rivera said the University was monitoring the visa statuses of international students in an email to international students and scholars on Monday afternoon as concerns mount about the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration.

Davis International Center Director Albert Rivera said the University was monitoring the visa statuses of international students in an email to international students and scholars on Monday afternoon as concerns mount about the revocation of student visas by the Trump administration.

Faculty approve four new minors, including Native American and Indigenous Studies

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Faculty vote to remove references to affirmative action from procedures, non-discrimination statement

In an April 7 meeting, faculty members voted to approve a proposal to remove references to affirmative action and other suggestions of race-based preferential treatment from the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement and the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty.

In an April 7 meeting, faculty members voted to approve a proposal to remove references to affirmative action and other suggestions of race-based preferential treatment from the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement and the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty.

Ad hoc committee for independent legal resources announced at weekly USG meeting

During this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG President Enzo Kho ’26 announced the passing of the Civil Liberties Resolution and the creation of an ad hoc committee which is set to establish independent legal resources for students impacted.

During this week’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG President Enzo Kho ’26 announced the passing of the Civil Liberties Resolution and the creation of an ad hoc committee which is set to establish independent legal resources for students impacted.

Over one thousand turn up for ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Princeton downtown

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

Roots in institutional memory: USG leadership reflect on first three months in office

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ USG President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 discussed structural reforms, communication efforts, and long-term goals.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ USG President Enzo Kho ’26 and Vice President Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 discussed structural reforms, communication efforts, and long-term goals.

Princeton finalizes $42 million acquisition of Westminster Choir College through eminent domain

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

U. punts on releasing total operating budget after funding cuts, says it will support financial aid

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

Graduate student equity, sustainability take center stage at Graduate Student Government

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly meeting on April 1 focused on expanding graduate student resources, including plans for a dedicated Graduate Student Center and improved dining and sustainability initiatives.

Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”