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The United States District Court of Massachusetts granted Princeton and other plaintiffs a temporary restraining order on Wednesday stopping the cap on indirect cost rates by the Department of Energy. 

The United States District Court of Massachusetts granted Princeton and other plaintiffs a temporary restraining order on Wednesday stopping the cap on indirect cost rates by the Department of Energy. 


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

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.

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 | 2 days ago

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Princeton town council protects salamanders and debates arts fair location

At the Princeton municipality town council meeting on Monday, before a long debate over where to host the 2025 Outdoor Art Market, the town council addressed the Salamander Brigade of Princeton, reduced speed limits, and welcomed Dawn M. Mount as the new municipality Council Clerk. 

At the Princeton municipality town council meeting on Monday, before a long debate over where to host the 2025 Outdoor Art Market, the town council addressed the Salamander Brigade of Princeton, reduced speed limits, and welcomed Dawn M. Mount as the new municipality Council Clerk. 

NEWS | 3 days ago

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

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. 

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 | 3 days ago

President Christopher Eisgruber and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor sit in the center of a stage in grey chairs. The backdrop behind them has a pattern of the Princeton University shield.

Associate Justice Sotomayor visits campus for conversation with Eisgruber, unveiling of new hall

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 visited campus on Friday for a talk with Eisgruber and the unveiling of Sonia Sotomayor Hall. She spoke on her experience at Princeton and her life as a Supreme Court Justice.

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 visited campus on Friday for a talk with Eisgruber and the unveiling of Sonia Sotomayor Hall. She spoke on her experience at Princeton and her life as a Supreme Court Justice.

NEWS | 3 days ago

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Congress requests documents from University in price-fixing investigation

On April 8, the U.S. House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary sent a letter to President Eisgruber accusing the Ivy League of collectively raising tuition prices. The letter requested wide-ranging documents related to University admissions, financial aid, and communications between University administrators and college application-assistance websites such as the College Board and the Common Application.

On April 8, the U.S. House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary sent a letter to President Eisgruber accusing the Ivy League of collectively raising tuition prices. The letter requested wide-ranging documents related to University admissions, financial aid, and communications between University administrators and college application-assistance websites such as the College Board and the Common Application.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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USG passes three budget proposals on international student luncheon, USG reunions, and ‘Stress Less Week’

At the April 13 USG meeting, USG discussed ideas for the former McCosh Health Center and voted on the passage of three budget proposals. 

At the April 13 USG meeting, USG discussed ideas for the former McCosh Health Center and voted on the passage of three budget proposals. 

NEWS | 4 days ago

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Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

In February 2025, former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter and Elizabeth Garlow, MPA, published an article arguing that economic policies must prioritize care and human connections.

In February 2025, former SPIA Dean Anne-Marie Slaughter and Elizabeth Garlow, MPA, published an article arguing that economic policies must prioritize care and human connections.

NEWS | 4 days ago

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After a year of shared governance, grad students see progress — but say more work remains

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

NEWS | April 10

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Honor Committee releases missing statistics after two years

In its newly released statistics after two years of missing data, the Honor Committee reported 51 violations from 2019–2024, nearly half involving unauthorized materials like generative AI. In 2023–2024 alone, the Committee on Discipline, the dean of undergraduate students, and the Residential College Disciplinary Board reported 378 infractions.

In its newly released statistics after two years of missing data, the Honor Committee reported 51 violations from 2019–2024, nearly half involving unauthorized materials like generative AI. In 2023–2024 alone, the Committee on Discipline handled 378 cases.

NEWS | April 10

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Several departments warn students and faculty of potential ICE visits on campus

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

Several academic departments have distributed emails warning community members about visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and information on what to do if officers come to campus.

NEWS | April 9