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Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Nico David-Fox and Devon Rudolph
| NEWS
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

Kian Petlin and Nico David-Fox
| NEWS

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

U. to cut employee benefits following raise reductions, eliciting mixed reactions

U. to cut employee benefits following raise reductions, eliciting mixed reactions

Leela Hensler
| NEWS

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

No. 7 men’s lacrosse dominates No. 6 Syracuse 11–7, avenging 2025 NCAA quarterfinal loss

No. 7 men’s lacrosse dominates No. 6 Syracuse 11–7, avenging 2025 NCAA quarterfinal loss

Hayk Yengibaryan
| SPORTS | 5 hours ago
Princeton lacrosse player in white jersey shoots and scores against Syracuse goalie in navy and orange jersey.

The Tigers avenged last year’s season-ending loss to Syracuse, shutting down Syracuse star attacker Joey Spallina, who finished with zero points for just the third time in his career.

The Tigers avenged last year’s season-ending loss to Syracuse, shutting down Syracuse star attacker Joey Spallina, who finished with zero points for just the third time in his career.

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A record broken twice at BU Valentine: a closer look at Princeton’s two top women distance runners

A record broken twice at BU Valentine: a closer look at Princeton’s two top women distance runners

Cadigan Perriello
| 3 days ago
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Women’s track and field set back-to-back school records in the 5000m. The team, however, has its eyes set on the Ivy League Championships this upcoming weekend.

Women's track and field set back-to-back school records in the 5k. The team, however, has its eyes set on the Ivy League Championships this upcoming weekend.

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