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Some students stranded by snow storm, U. prepares to resume operations

Faced with travel disruptions, some students have been unable to return to campus for the start of the semester. The University plans to reopen facilities on Tuesday.

Faced with travel disruptions, some students have been unable to return to campus for the start of the semester. The University plans to reopen facilities on Tuesday.

Princeton University Library to unveil two exhibitions in spring honoring nation’s 250th anniversary

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, Princeton University Library (PUL) will open two American Revolution-themed exhibitions in the spring, the Library announced this week.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, Princeton University Library (PUL) will open two American Revolution-themed exhibitions in the spring, the Library announced this week.

A-plus and failing grade reports briefly exposed by University website

The website contained reports submitted by course instructors when a student has failed or obtained an A-plus grade in the course, as well as reports on students receiving Academic Early Alerts and those being nominated for Shapiro prizes.

The website contained reports submitted by course instructors when a student has failed or obtained an A-plus grade in the course, as well as reports on students receiving Academic Early Alerts and those being nominated for Shapiro prizes.

Lawsuits filed against University after cybersecurity incidents

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Princeton in the wake of a widespread cybersecurity breach.

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Princeton in the wake of a widespread cybersecurity breach.

Israeli diplomat visits Princeton to discuss experience of Jewish students, follows Tsurkov release

For the first time since the 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Princeton, Yuval Donio Gideon, head of the Public Policy Department of the Consulate General of Israel in New York, met with University administrators and campus rabbis to discuss the experience of Israeli and Jewish students on campus. 

For the first time since the 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Princeton, Yuval Donio Gideon, head of the Public Policy Department of the Consulate General of Israel in New York, met with University administrators and campus rabbis to discuss the experience of Israeli and Jewish students on campus.

Trump administration announces new travel, visa restrictions in last days of semester

New travel restrictions announced by the Trump administration could impact international students returning to campus after break.

New travel restrictions announced by the Trump administration could impact international students returning to campus after break.

Professor Dan-el Padilla Peralta, champion of anti-racism in classics, to leave Princeton for ASU

Padilla Peralta will enter a professorship at Arizona State University in order to pursue an interest in public service.

Padilla Peralta will enter a teaching position at Arizona State University in order to pursue an interest in public service.

PSafe increases patrols after Brown and Sydney attacks, says no threat to Princeton

The email from campus officials follows a mass shooting at Brown University that took the lives of two students and injured nine others and a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. 

The email from campus officials follows a mass shooting at Brown University that took the lives of two students and injured nine others and a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. 

New policy barring most recording set to take effect Jan. 1, other details remain unclear

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

University fundraising database left compromised after cybersecurity incident

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

New policy will broadly prohibit recordings of University settings, events without explicit approval of all attendees

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

Hobson College construction advances with expanded sustainability focus

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Linguistics moves towards becoming its own academic unit following vote at faculty meeting

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

Princeton eliminates salaries for Matriculate advising fellows, citing funding constraints

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

Princeton postdoc union and University continue bargaining after nearly a year at the table

After over a year of biweekly bargaining sessions since the postdocs voted to form a union in May 2024, the postdocs have submitted around 40 proposals, none of which have reached an agreement with the University per the union’s bargaining tracker. 

After over a year of biweekly bargaining sessions since the postdocs voted to form a union in May 2024, the postdocs have submitted around 40 proposals, none of which have reached an agreement with the University per the union’s bargaining tracker. 

Princeton formally dedicates renovated Prospect house spaces with focus on diversity

On Wednesday, the University held an event to dedicate the renovated spaces inside Prospect House for 12 individuals who helped to shape the University and the world.

On Wednesday, the University held an event to dedicate the renovated spaces inside Prospect House for 12 individuals who helped to shape the University and the world.

Eisgruber calls Trump administration compact ‘a dangerous step in the wrong direction’

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

The Student Group Accountability Board (SGAB), explained

Created in 2020, the board oversees and resolves alleged violations of university policy by officially recognized undergraduate student organizations.

Eisgruber says ‘absolutely’ to staying on until at least 2027

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.