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Graduate student CPUC representatives elected for first time by popular vote recommendation with 1.6 percent turnout

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Graduate student CPUC representatives elected for first time by popular vote recommendation with 1.6 percent turnout

Meghana Veldhuis
| NEWS | April 29

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

Trenton Arts at Princeton suspended for the 2026–2027 academic year

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Trenton Arts at Princeton suspended for the 2026–2027 academic year

Clara Docherty and Meghana Veldhuis
| NEWS | April 24

Trenton Arts Princeton, which connects young artists across Trenton and Princeton University with the aim of increasing accessibility, will not continue for the 2026–2027 year.

Trenton Arts Princeton, which connects young artists across Trenton and Princeton University with the aim of increasing accessibility, will not continue for the 2026–2027 year.

Postdocs demonstrate outside of bargaining session, confident despite budget cuts

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Postdocs demonstrate outside of bargaining session, confident despite budget cuts

Meghana Veldhuis
| NEWS | March 24

On March 9, postdocs stood with protesting signs outside of bargaining session between PUPS-UAW and the University. The bargaining session covered concerns over salaries and housing accommodations.

On March 9, postdocs stood with protesting signs outside of bargaining session between PUPS-UAW and the University. The bargaining session covered concerns over salaries and housing accommodations.

Faculty hear proposal to shave a week off winter break starting 2027

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Faculty hear proposal to shave a week off winter break starting 2027

Serin Kayserilioglu and Meghana Veldhuis
| NEWS | March 4

At the March 2 faculty meeting, the Faculty Committee on Classrooms and Schedule presented a proposal that would shorten winter break from six weeks to five weeks starting in the 2027-28 academic year.

At the March 2 faculty meeting, the Faculty Committee on Classrooms and Schedule presented a proposal that would shorten winter break from six weeks to five weeks starting in the 2027-28 academic year.

Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute, dies

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Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute, dies

Meghana Veldhuis
| NEWS | February 19

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

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

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

Meghana Veldhuis
| NEWS | October 28

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. 

Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

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Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Meghana Veldhuis and Ben Goldston
| NEWS | September 23

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

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Institutional neutrality roundtable addresses federal funding and free speech

Meghana Veldhuis
| NEWS | 04/03/2025

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?”

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?”

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
| NEWS | 02/19/2025

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.

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.

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