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SPIA grad students grapple with job prospects after Trump executive orders

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SPIA grad students grapple with job prospects after Trump executive orders

Luke Grippo

Concern among Princeton graduate students regarding internships, jobs, and funding is increasing alongside uncertainty among government and federally supported organizations.

Concern among Princeton graduate students regarding internships, jobs, and funding is increasing alongside uncertainty among government and federally supported organizations.

NEWS | March 7

Changes to independent work, explained

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Changes to independent work, explained

Isaac Bernstein

The senior thesis for A.B. students in the Class of 2026 and beyond will count as two course credits, requiring students to complete 33 course credits. For the Class of 2028 and beyond, an additional course credit will be required, totalling 34 for A.B. students, which includes one or two credits for junior independent work, depending on the department.

The senior thesis for A.B. students in the Class of 2026 and beyond will count as two course credits, requiring students to complete 33 course credits. For the Class of 2028 and beyond, an additional course credit will be required, totalling 34 for A.B. students, which includes one or two credits for junior independent work, depending on the department.

NEWS | March 7

‘Making things better’: Keller Center talk focuses on design research

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‘Making things better’: Keller Center talk focuses on design research

Sarah Mashiat

Carnegie Mellon professor Jodi Forlizzi spoke at the Keller Center’s Humanistic Design Speaker Series on design research and how understanding the field can better produce products.

Carnegie Mellon professor Jodi Forlizzi spoke at the Keller Center’s Humanistic Design Speaker Series on design research and how understanding the field can better produce products.

NEWS | March 7

Princeton will not pursue dissociation from Israel, Resources Committee says

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Princeton will not pursue dissociation from Israel, Resources Committee says

Christopher Bao and Luke Grippo

A proposal for the University to cut financial ties with entities implicated in “Israel’s illegal occupations, apartheid practices, and plausible acts of genocide” will not move forward following months of deliberation from the Resources Committee.

A proposal for the University to cut financial ties with entities implicated in “Israel’s illegal occupations, apartheid practices, and plausible acts of genocide” will not move forward following months of deliberation from the Resources Committee.

NEWS | March 5

Princeton has not asked departments to reduce graduate admissions as other colleges enact cuts

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Princeton has not asked departments to reduce graduate admissions as other colleges enact cuts

Sarah Mashiat and Caitlyn Tablada

After the University of Pennsylvania reduced admissions rates for numerous graduate programs due to cuts in federal funding, The Daily Princetonian confirmed that admissions rates in graduate programs at Princeton University have not been affected by the cuts so far. The 'Prince' spoke to members of various Princeton departments about the varied anticipated impacts.

After the University of Pennsylvania reduced admissions rates for numerous graduate programs due to cuts in federal funding, The Daily Princetonian confirmed that admissions rates in graduate programs at Princeton University have not been affected by the cuts so far. The 'Prince' spoke to members of various Princeton departments about the varied anticipated impacts.

NEWS | March 5
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Outside the Princeton University Art Museum

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Outside the Princeton University Art Museum

Victoria Davies and Cynthia Torres

The Princeton University Art Museum (PUAM) is set to open in October 2025, with a nearly finished exterior and the inclusion of 32 galleries, an education center, conservation studios, and an art library designed to foster accessibility. The ‘Prince’ received an exclusive tour of the exterior.

The Princeton University Art Museum (PUAM) is set to open in October 2025, with a nearly finished exterior and the inclusion of 32 galleries, an education center, conservation studios, and an art library designed to foster accessibility. The ‘Prince’ received an exclusive tour of the exterior.

NEWS | March 3

‘It’s not a zero sum game’: Yascha Mounk talks democracy and international relations at Whig-Clio event

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‘It’s not a zero sum game’: Yascha Mounk talks democracy and international relations at Whig-Clio event

Maya Mukherjee

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

NEWS | February 28

Residential dining halls pilot new halal card program

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Residential dining halls pilot new halal card program

Hannah Gabelnick and Katelynn Lee

Campus Dining added halal cards at the grill stations in residential dining halls that allows students to indicate that their food must be made in accordance with halal requirements.

Campus Dining added halal cards at the grill stations in residential dining halls that allows students to indicate that their food must be made in accordance with halal requirements.

NEWS | February 27

Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva talks challenges, aid, and geopolitics

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Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva talks challenges, aid, and geopolitics

Eojin Park

Otunbayeva discussed the complex interplay of humanitarian aid, geopolitical challenges, and governance in Afghanistan, highlighting the UN’s efforts to stabilize the region, support vulnerable populations, and foster international cooperation.

Otunbayeva discussed the complex interplay of humanitarian aid, geopolitical challenges, and governance in Afghanistan, highlighting the UN’s efforts to stabilize the region, support vulnerable populations, and foster international cooperation.

NEWS | February 27

Despite reduced offerings, no students apply to IIP offered in West Bank

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Despite reduced offerings, no students apply to IIP offered in West Bank

Lia Opperman

This year, three international internship programs (IIPs) — two virtual, one in-person — were supposed to be hosted in the Palestinian territories. The in-person offering was located in the West Bank, but there were no applicants for it during this cycle.

This year, three international internship programs (IIPs) — two virtual, one in-person — were supposed to be hosted in the Palestinian territories. The in-person offering was located in the West Bank, but there were no applicants for it during this cycle.

NEWS | February 27

Four Princeton professors win Sloan Awards, offers easier way to acquire research funding

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Four Princeton professors win Sloan Awards, offers easier way to acquire research funding

Luke Grippo

Jason Klusowski, Maria Sviatschi, Alexandra Amon, and Lue Pan GS ’18 won the Sloan Research Fellow awards, a two-year, $75,000 award to the researcher not tied to a specific project.

Jason Klusowski, Maria Sviatschi, Alexandra Amon, and Lue Pan GS ’18 won the Sloan Research Fellow awards, a two-year, $75,000 award to the researcher not tied to a specific project.

NEWS | February 27

We asked seniors who they want their Class Day speaker to be. Here’s what they said.

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We asked seniors who they want their Class Day speaker to be. Here’s what they said.

Sena Chang and Sarah Mashiat

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

Seniors discuss what speakers they would like to hear from for Class Day. Answers range from preferences for international speakers, entertainers, and athletes to no preference at all.

NEWS | February 25

As federal government bears down, town of Princeton vows to stay strong on immigration

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As federal government bears down, town of Princeton vows to stay strong on immigration

Sena Chang and Charlie Roth

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

NEWS | February 25

Geo-exchange, explained

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Geo-exchange, explained

Raphaela Gold

Princeton’s heat pumps and geo-exchange system together support more efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling operations at the University.

Princeton’s heat pumps and geo-exchange system together support more efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling operations at the University.

NEWS | February 25

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