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Dean of the College Michael Gordin’s ‘On the Fringe’ named Pre-read for Class of 2029

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Dean of the College Michael Gordin’s ‘On the Fringe’ named Pre-read for Class of 2029

Hayk Yengibaryan

Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin’s On the Fringe has been selected as the Pre-read for the Class of 2029, exploring how society defines science and distinguishes it from pseudoscience.

NEWS | April 15

Senior lecturers, University lecturers, professors of the practice now eligible for emeritus status

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Senior lecturers, University lecturers, professors of the practice now eligible for emeritus status

Nikki Han

Faculty voted to transfer emeritus status to Senior Lecturers, University Lecturers, and Professors of the Practice when they retire at the Faculty Meeting on April 7.

NEWS | April 15

After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

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After passing in the fall, four student referenda appear stalled

Kian Petlin

The status of the four student referenda passed with over two-thirds student support in the fall Undergraduate Student Government election is unclear, and the University has not announced where they stand in the administrative process.

NEWS | April 8

Faculty vote to remove references to affirmative action from procedures, non-discrimination statement

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Faculty vote to remove references to affirmative action from procedures, non-discrimination statement

Sena Chang and Nikki Han

In an April 7 meeting, faculty members voted to approve a proposal to remove references to affirmative action and other suggestions of race-based preferential treatment from the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement and the Rules and Procedures of the Faculty.

NEWS | April 7

U. punts on releasing total operating budget after funding cuts, says it will support financial aid

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U. punts on releasing total operating budget after funding cuts, says it will support financial aid

Luke Grippo

In a meeting over the weekend, the Board of Trustees approved significant increases in undergraduate financial aid and graduate student support for the 2025–26 academic year. Noticeably absent from this announcement, however, is the total operating budget for the University.

NEWS | April 3

Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

Meghana Veldhuis

In light of recent scrutiny on higher education by the federal government, on April 2, the Princeton Council on Academic Freedom held a roundtable discussion titled “Should Universities Engage in Politics?”

NEWS | April 3

In Bloomberg interview, Eisgruber signals that Princeton will not make concessions

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In Bloomberg interview, Eisgruber signals that Princeton will not make concessions

Christopher Bao and Devon Rudolph

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.

NEWS | April 2

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

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