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Faculty approves Linguistics major and disciplinary reform at meeting

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

Se anticipan más reducciones al presupuesto en la carta anual del ‘Estado de la Universidad’

El presidente Eisgruber, en su carta de 2026 a la universidad, advierte sobre recortes presupuestarios más profundos y de varios años debido a un déficit de 11 mil millones de dólares en el fondo de dotación y a amenazas de impuestos federales, al tiempo que informa de un aumento constante en la comodidad de los estudiantes con la libertad de expresión en el campus.

University Librarian Anne Jarvis to retire after 10 years

University Librarian Anne Jarvis will retire this summer after a decade of leading Princeton’s library system, and a search for her successor is currently underway.

University Librarian Anne Jarvis will retire this summer after a decade of leading Princeton’s library system, and a search for her successor is currently underway.

GSG mid-year report reveals overspending; new treasurer pledges transparency

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

2025 treasurer report emphasizes Princeton’s collaboration with federal government

The University released its annual Report to the Treasurer on Jan. 5, emphasizing the University’s collaboration with the federal government.

The University released its annual Report to the Treasurer on Jan. 5, emphasizing the University’s collaboration with the federal government.

Newly renovated Marquand Library reopens in Art Museum complex

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.

Informe del tesorero de 2025 enfatiza la colaboración de Princeton con el gobierno federal

El 5 de enero, la Universidad publicó su informe anual del Tesorero y enfatizó su colaboración con el gobierno federal.

El 5 de enero, la Universidad publicó su informe anual del Tesorero y enfatizó su colaboración con el gobierno federal.

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.