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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.

NEWS | February 27

Dean of Engineering Andrea Goldsmith named next president of Stony Brook University

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Dean of Engineering Andrea Goldsmith named next president of Stony Brook University

Hayk Yengibaryan and Meghana Veldhuis

Provost Jennifer Rexford will lead the search for Goldsmith’s successor. The goal is to select a new dean by the 2025–26 academic year.

NEWS | February 19

Senate investigation led by Ted Cruz ’92 targets $2.4 million in Princeton research grants

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Senate investigation led by Ted Cruz ’92 targets $2.4 million in Princeton research grants

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-TX), published a database flagging over 3,400 federal grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris Administration for funding “woke DEI” projects.

NEWS | February 19

Changes to pre-draw process leave students with housing accommodations confused and concerned

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Changes to pre-draw process leave students with housing accommodations confused and concerned

Vitus Larrieu

A change to the pre-draw process no longer allows students with housing accommodations to have a “drawmate,” a student placed in a nearby dorm. The change was announced after the pre-draw process began, leaving students confused and concerned.

NEWS | February 19

University opposed NJ Senate bills on antisemitism, Islamophobia, legacy admissions

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University opposed NJ Senate bills on antisemitism, Islamophobia, legacy admissions

Elisabeth Stewart

Princeton’s lobbying arm opposed Senate Bill 3370, which bans legacy admissions, and Senate Bill 2937, which mandates including Antisemitism and Islamophobia in DEIB policies.

NEWS | February 17

New FAQs advise community on interactions with ICE officers

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New FAQs advise community on interactions with ICE officers

Nico David-Fox and Caitlyn Tablada

Amidst President Trump's crackdown on immigration, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity added new FAQs to advise the University community on interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

NEWS | February 6

Tracking Trump’s executive orders on higher education

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Tracking Trump’s executive orders on higher education

Daily Princetonian Staff

In the first weeks of his presidency, President Donald Trump and his administration have issued a slew of executive actions. The ‘Prince’ has compiled a list of such actions, which range from chaotic guidance on federal funding to new directives on Title IX.

NEWS | February 4

In annual letter, Eisgruber defends tax-exempt endowment, DEI, and institutional restraint

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In annual letter, Eisgruber defends tax-exempt endowment, DEI, and institutional restraint

Hayk Yengibaryan and Christopher Bao

In his annual State of the University letter published on Jan. 29, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 vigorously defended the University’s endowment, its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and institutional restraint.

NEWS | January 30

Dean’s Date, as you don’t know it, is here

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Dean’s Date, as you don’t know it, is here

Luke Grippo

The university is implementing a new final paper submission system this semester as part of its Dean’s Date reform, spreading out final deadlines to align with assigned exam periods

NEWS | January 29

New Humanities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration

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New Humanities Initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration

Devon Rudolph

The University announced a new Humanities Initiative, which plans for a more robust system of collaboration both within the humanities departments and through other disciplines on campus. A faculty steering group will meet for the first time on Dec. 20.

NEWS | December 18

On sustainability, coherence, and style: a conversation with the University architect

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On sustainability, coherence, and style: a conversation with the University architect

Victoria Davies

The Daily Princetonian sat down with University Architect Ron McCoy GS ’80 about the state of campus construction and sustainability. McCoy shared his thoughts on architectural styles, the campus master plans, and changes in the architectural profession in the past few years.

NEWS | December 12

Eisgruber makes public appearance in new helm position for the Association of American Universities

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Eisgruber makes public appearance in new helm position for the Association of American Universities

Bridget O’Neill and Miriam Waldvogel

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 appeared on C-SPAN on Wednesday for a 30-minute segment as part of his role as the chair of the board of the Association of American Universities (AAU). In a wide-ranging conversation, Eisgruber discussed the state of higher education, sharing his views on the boycott, divest, sanction (BDS) movement, the price of college, and the function of financial aid.

NEWS | December 5

The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

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The organization at the center of faculty free speech debates

Olivia Sanchez and Achilleas Koukas

A group of faculty formed the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom last April, following the establishment of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.” The ‘Prince’ spoke to its leaders and members to learn more about the organization, its goals, and its origins.

NEWS | December 3

Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Energy researchers report surprise, enthusiasm at reinstated fossil fuel funding

Christopher Bao

Professors are reacting with pleasant surprise to the news that the University partially reversed its decision to bar fossil fuel companies from funding research.

NEWS | November 22

University installs bird-safe glass across campus

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University installs bird-safe glass across campus

Luke Grippo

Princeton Better for Birds Project, in collaboration with multiple campus organizations and University departments, succeeded in bringing bird-safe glass to campus. University experts told the ‘Prince’ that this is a crucial step in protecting an important ecosystem player.

NEWS | November 21

Inside Walker Hall’s temporary graduate student housing

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Inside Walker Hall’s temporary graduate student housing

Meghana Veldhuis and Kimberly Vasta

The University has recently started to use Walker Hall to house graduate students. However, the building has faced numerous cleanliness issues, including pest infestations, dust and noise disturbances since its transition to graduate housing in 2023.

NEWS | November 15

Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

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Second postdoc bargaining session breaks down as disagreement over observers continues

Meghana Veldhuis and Nikki Han

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the members of the Princeton University Postdocs and Scholars-United Auto Workers (PUPS-UAW) union attempted to have their second bargaining session with the representatives from the University. However, in a series of events reminiscent of last week’s bargaining session, no negotiation occurred due to ongoing debates about the number of observers that would be allowed to attend.

NEWS | November 13

Saudi Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud talks Gaza, Israel, and foreign policy in SPIA address

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Saudi Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud talks Gaza, Israel, and foreign policy in SPIA address

Andrew Arthur

On Nov. 9, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States Prince Turki al Faisal al Saud discussed conflict in the Middle East and his vision for the future in a discussion co-sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the Program in History and the Practice of Diplomacy, and in an interview with The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | November 12

UHS brings onsite dental service ‘pilot’ to campus

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UHS brings onsite dental service ‘pilot’ to campus

Caitlyn Tablada

Princeton’s University Health Services (UHS) is hosting two days of onsite dental care during the Fall 2024 semester following student requests. All 40 slots almost instantly filled up, and there are plans to expand the program into the future.

NEWS | November 8

Professors cancel class, encourage voting on Election Day

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Professors cancel class, encourage voting on Election Day

Laila Hartman-Sigall

While some professors canceled class, encouraged students to vote, or allowed students to skip on Nov. 5, others held courses as scheduled. The ‘Prince’ spoke to students to gauge their reactions on how their professors are handling the U.S. presidential election.

NEWS | November 6

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