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Terence Tao GS ’96 receives James Madison Medal for mathematical contributions

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Terence Tao GS ’96 receives James Madison Medal for mathematical contributions

Aitana Camponovo

Princeton awarded the James Madison Medal to Terence Tao GS ’96 at Alumni Day last month, recognizing his achievements in Mathematics and advancing the cause of graduate education.

Princeton awarded the James Madison Medal to Terence Tao GS ’96 at Alumni Day last month, recognizing his achievements in Mathematics and advancing the cause of graduate education.

NEWS | March 16

USG meeting kicks off second half of semester with club funding and athletics updates

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USG meeting kicks off second half of semester with club funding and athletics updates

Gray Collins

Holding its meeting over Zoom due to student travel, USG approved funding for upcoming cultural events, reviewed its spring budget, and shared updates on athletics engagement initiatives.

Holding its meeting over Zoom due to student travel, USG approved funding for upcoming cultural events, reviewed its spring budget, and shared updates on athletics engagement initiatives.

NEWS | March 16

Elijah Dixon, democratic socialist and local entrepreneur, running for N.J.-12 Congressional seat

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Elijah Dixon, democratic socialist and local entrepreneur, running for N.J.-12 Congressional seat

Emily Murphy and Elizabeth Hu

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ N.J.-12 Democratic candidate Elijah Dixon discussed his platform, background, and perspective as a democratic socialist.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ N.J.-12 Democratic candidate Elijah Dixon discussed his platform, background, and perspective as a democratic socialist.

NEWS | March 5

Faculty hear proposal to shave a week off winter break starting 2027

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Faculty hear proposal to shave a week off winter break starting 2027

Serin Kayserilioglu and Meghana Veldhuis

At the March 2 faculty meeting, the Faculty Committee on Classrooms and Schedule presented a proposal that would shorten winter break from six weeks to five weeks starting in the 2027-28 academic year.

At the March 2 faculty meeting, the Faculty Committee on Classrooms and Schedule presented a proposal that would shorten winter break from six weeks to five weeks starting in the 2027-28 academic year.

NEWS | March 4

U. to consider proctoring for all in-person exams, a departure from 133 years of precedent

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U. to consider proctoring for all in-person exams, a departure from 133 years of precedent

Devon Williams

University faculty and administrators will consider a proposal to expand proctoring to all in-person exams. If passed, the policy could come into effect as early as next fall, according to Honor Committee members.

University faculty and administrators will consider a proposal to expand proctoring to all in-person exams. If passed, the policy could come into effect as early as next fall, according to Honor Committee members.

NEWS | March 4
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USG meeting sees budget updates, discusses upcoming survey on U. disciplinary processes

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USG meeting sees budget updates, discusses upcoming survey on U. disciplinary processes

Alpha Zhang

The USG met Sunday with updates on an adjusted budget, a forthcoming campus-wide survey on disciplinary processes, and efforts to secure permanent student representation on a key University safety committee.

The USG met Sunday with updates on an adjusted budget, a forthcoming campus-wide survey on disciplinary processes, and efforts to secure permanent student representation on a key University safety committee.

NEWS | March 2

Graduate students respond positively to new ‘GRAD’ sweaters

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Graduate students respond positively to new ‘GRAD’ sweaters

Clara Docherty

The Graduate Student Government has begun purchasing and distributing ‘GRAD’ sweaters to graduate students, a design inspired by the undergraduate Declaration Day sweaters.

The Graduate Student Government has begun purchasing and distributing ‘GRAD’ sweaters to graduate students, a design inspired by the undergraduate Declaration Day sweaters.

NEWS | March 2

Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

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Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Nico David-Fox and Devon Rudolph

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

NEWS | February 27

Community members gather to celebrate contributions to NASA’s IMAP space mission

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Community members gather to celebrate contributions to NASA’s IMAP space mission

Zihan (Frank) Xu

On Thursday, Princeton University celebrated its leading role in NASA’s IMAP mission, highlighting how faculty and students are collaborating to study the boundary of our solar system and improve space weather prediction.

On Thursday, Princeton University celebrated its leading role in NASA’s IMAP mission, highlighting how faculty and students are collaborating to study the boundary of our solar system and improve space weather prediction.

NEWS | February 27

As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

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As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

Kian Petlin and Nico David-Fox

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

NEWS | February 26

U. to cut employee benefits following raise reductions, eliciting mixed reactions

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U. to cut employee benefits following raise reductions, eliciting mixed reactions

Leela Hensler

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

NEWS | February 26

Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

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Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

Ambre Van de Velde and Ryan Buschman

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

NEWS | February 26

Morrison, Graziosi named Behrman Professors in the Humanities, will begin term next fall

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Morrison, Graziosi named Behrman Professors in the Humanities, will begin term next fall

Leela Hensler

The Humanities Council named Professor Barbara Graziosi and Professor Simon Morrison as the newest Behrman Professors in the Humanities, a three-year appointment during which the two will, among other duties, co-teach the year-long Western Humanities Sequence. 

The Humanities Council named Professor Barbara Graziosi and Professor Simon Morrison as the newest Behrman Professors in the Humanities, a three-year appointment during which the two will, among other duties, co-teach the year-long Western Humanities Sequence.

NEWS | February 25

USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

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USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

Benedict Hooper

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

NEWS | February 25

Removal of invasive-species, affordable-housing ordinances discussed at Princeton Council meeting

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Removal of invasive-species, affordable-housing ordinances discussed at Princeton Council meeting

Razvan Verde

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

NEWS | February 25

Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

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Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

Clara Docherty and Leela Hensler

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

NEWS | February 24

USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

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USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

Gus Vogel

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

NEWS | February 24

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