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Princeton Community Democratic Organization endorses for municipal, county offices

At forums hosted by the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, local Democrats voted to endorse David Cohen for Princeton Council and Nakia White Barr for County Commissioner after candidates discussed affordability, zoning, ICE, and government transparency.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Medical examiner releases post-mortem for Maria Catotola Bowling GS

The post-mortem examination report for Maria Catotola Bowling GS determined her cause of death as drowning and manner of death as uncertain.

The post-mortem examination report for Maria Catotola Bowling GS determined her cause of death as drowning and manner of death as uncertain.  

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

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.

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

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.

Princeton residents rally for congressional check on U.S. military action in Iran

Following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Princeton residents gathered in Hinds Plaza on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

Following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Princeton residents gathered in Hinds Plaza on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

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

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.

Graduate students respond positively to new ‘GRAD’ sweaters

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.

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

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.

‘No threat to campus’ after identification of anonymous individual behind post referencing ‘school violence’

Content Warning: This article contains references to violence and school shootings.

Content Warning: This article contains references to violence and school shootings.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.