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Princeton considers issuing bonds same day as federal government pauses grants

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Princeton considers issuing bonds same day as federal government pauses grants

Coco Gong

The University announced its consideration to sell approximately $320 million of taxable bonds on Tuesday, following a notification from government agencies about the suspension of research grants.

NEWS | April 2

Art Museum to open on Halloween with 24-hour open house

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Art Museum to open on Halloween with 24-hour open house

Cynthia Torres and Thomas Catalano

The Princeton University Art Museum is set to open Oct. 31, with a 24-hour open house. The months to come will see more tours and events hosted by PUAM prior to its October opening.

NEWS | April 1

University overhauls floor plans ahead of room draw

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University overhauls floor plans ahead of room draw

Caleb Bello

Responding to over 50 student requests, Princeton updated its housing website with detailed dormitory floor plans showing room functions and square footage.

NEWS | March 31

Eisgruber addresses endowment challenges at annual Princeton Council meeting

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Eisgruber addresses endowment challenges at annual Princeton Council meeting

Luke Grippo and Irene Kim

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 addressed the Princeton town community at the Princeton Town Hall Meeting to discuss the state of higher education and continued collaboration between the town and the University, commenting on the endowment, federal funding, and town initiatives.

NEWS | March 27

Princeton advises international students to carry I-94s, warns about device searches

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Princeton advises international students to carry I-94s, warns about device searches

Christopher Bao

The Davis International Center (Davis IC) released guidance telling students to carry their I-94 forms at all times, and warned of potential electronic device searches by government officials in an email on March 21.

On Friday, March 21, the Davis International Center (Davis IC) released guidance telling students to carry their I-94 forms at all times, and warned of potential electronic device searches by government officials.

NEWS | March 21

Princeton freezes most faculty and staff hiring in response to political uncertainty

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Princeton freezes most faculty and staff hiring in response to political uncertainty

Elisabeth Stewart and Luke Grippo

The University has instituted a hiring freeze for most faculty and staff, according to a memo released to the University community on Wednesday morning.

The University has instituted an almost total hiring freeze for faculty and staff, according to a memo released to the University community on Wednesday morning.

NEWS | March 19

Changes to independent work, explained

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Changes to independent work, explained

Isaac Bernstein

The senior thesis for A.B. students in the Class of 2026 and beyond will count as two course credits, requiring students to complete 33 course credits. For the Class of 2028 and beyond, an additional course credit will be required, totalling 34 for A.B. students, which includes one or two credits for junior independent work, depending on the department.

NEWS | March 7

Princeton will not pursue dissociation from Israel, Resources Committee says

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Princeton will not pursue dissociation from Israel, Resources Committee says

Christopher Bao and Luke Grippo

A proposal for the University to cut financial ties with entities implicated in “Israel’s illegal occupations, apartheid practices, and plausible acts of genocide” will not move forward following months of deliberation from the Resources Committee.

NEWS | March 5

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

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