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Princeton’s ‘Making an Exoneree’ course helps free third person

Ivery Dorsey stepped out of Pam Lychner State Jail in Humble, Texas, as a free man on Feb. 5 — the third person to be released with the help of the Princeton’s “Making an Exoneree” course. He was wrongfully convicted of murder and incarcerated in Houston for 18 years and two months, and was finally released on parole.

Ivery Dorsey stepped out of Pam Lychner State Jail in Humble, Texas, as a free man on Feb. 5 — the third person to be released with the help of the Princeton’s “Making an Exoneree” course. He was wrongfully convicted of murder and incarcerated in Houston for 18 years and two months, and was finally released on parole.

First USG meeting of the semester focuses on 50th anniversary year, budget review

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met for the first time this semester to review the budget for the semester. A decrease in the budget for Lawnparties accompanies increases to the student activities fee and budgets for other committees.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate met for the first time this semester to review the budget for the semester. A decrease in the budget for Lawnparties accompanies increases to the student activities fee and budgets for other committees.

83 percent of sophomores participate in Street Week, surpassing last year’s milestone

Following Street Week and Bicker 2025, the ‘Prince’ broke down the number of students accepted to each of the eating clubs. 1,263 students were placed into the 11 eating clubs. 1,060 of those students bickered, 624 of whom were offered spots in bicker clubs.

Following Street Week and Bicker 2025, the ‘Prince’ broke down the number of students accepted to each of the eating clubs. 1,263 students were placed into the 11 eating clubs. 1,060 of those students bickered, 624 of whom were offered spots in bicker clubs.

NIH slashes research funding for overhead costs, sparking worry among Princeton scientists

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

Toni Morrison, Frederick Douglass added back to HUM Sequence syllabus

Morrison’s “Beloved” and Douglass’s “My Bondage and My Freedom” have been added back to the HUM syllabus this spring, as faculty selections continue to shape the course’s evolving reading list.

Morrison’s “Beloved” and Douglass’s “My Bondage and My Freedom” have been added back to the HUM syllabus this spring, as faculty selections continue to shape the course’s evolving reading list.

New FAQs advise community on interactions with ICE officers

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.

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.

‘Devastating’ and ‘shocking’: What Princeton stands to lose from Trump’s science freeze

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the ‘Prince’ spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the 'Prince' spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

Piegaro ’25 no longer facing trespass charge, verdict on assault charge to come

Municipal Prosecutor Christopher Koutsouris dropped a trespass charge against David Piegaro ’25 on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Piegaro still faces an assault charge for an altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother on the steps of Whig Hall on April 29 following the occupation of Clio Hall.

Municipal Prosecutor Christopher Koutsouris dropped a trespass charge against David Piegaro ’25 on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Piegaro still faces an assault charge for an altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother on the steps of Whig Hall on April 29 following the occupation of Clio Hall.

Mice infestations spread to NCW and Yeh colleges, students voice concern

As students returned to campus after winter break, many in undergraduate housing reported spotting rodents in dorm rooms, hallways, and common rooms. 

Faculty amend academic regulations, introduce new Ph.D. program

Faculty finalized amendments to the “Conduct of Undergraduate Courses of Study” on Feb. 4. Discussions included changes to language on examinations as well as the introduction of a new Ph.D. program.

Faculty finalized amendments to the “Conduct of Undergraduate Courses of Study” on Feb. 4. Discussions included changes to language on examinations as well as the introduction of a new Ph.D. program.

Months after initial arrest, David Piegaro ’25 goes to trial

David Piegaro ’25 appeared in court on Monday, Feb. 3, months after he was arrested last April. The case centered on an altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother in the aftermath of the occupation of Clio Hall.

David Piegaro ’25 appeared in court on Monday, Feb. 3, months after he was arrested last April. The case centered on an altercation with Assistant Vice President for Public Safety Kenneth Strother in the aftermath of the occupation of Clio Hall.

Tracking Trump’s executive orders on higher education

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. 

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. 

Fourth annual DEI report affirms commitment to DEI, presents new data and programs

Princeton’s fourth annual DEI report, which covers the 2023–24 academic year, includes new data on the University’s DEI programming, partnerships with Native American and Indigenous initiatives, outreach to transfer and veteran students, and the fostering of belonging across faith-based identities.

Princeton’s fourth annual DEI report, which covers the 2023–24 academic year, includes new data on the University’s DEI programming, partnerships with Native American and Indigenous initiatives, outreach to transfer and veteran students, and the fostering of belonging across faith-based identities.

Executive order directs Princeton to investigate international pro-Palestine student protesters

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump and released on Wednesday, Jan. 29 calls for universities to monitor and report the engagement of international students and staff for actions that constitute antisemitism.

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump and released on Wednesday, Jan. 29 calls for universities to monitor and report the engagement of international students and staff for actions that constitute antisemitism. This follows a national protest movement last spring against the war in Gaza, including a sustained sit-in at Princeton.

New spring courses bring specialized, fresh perspectives on understanding today’s world

This spring semester, the University introduced 186 new undergraduate courses, many of which delve deeply into highly-specialized subjects, from observational astronomy to African mythology to psychedelics and plant intelligence. The number of new courses offered this spring has increased compared to the fall semester, which saw fewer than 140 new classes.

This spring semester, the University introduced 186 new undergraduate courses, many of which delve deeply into highly-specialized subjects, from observational astronomy to African mythology to psychedelics and plant intelligence. The number of new courses offered this spring has increased compared to the fall semester, which saw fewer than 140 new classes.

Princeton University Health Services opens doors in new Frist Health Center

The University’s health care services opened at the new Frist Health Center on Jan. 13, offering more convenience to students.

The University’s health care services opened at Frist Health Center on Jan. 13, offering more convenience to students.

As Street Week events continue, changes address trend of increased participation

Street Week 2025 began on Sunday, Jan. 26, with clubs beginning to host events for prospective members. Charter Club has changed their selective sign-in process to cap the number of points an individual can receive at nine.

Street Week 2025 began on Sunday, Jan. 26, with clubs beginning to host events for prospective members. Charter Club has changed their selective sign-in process to cap the number of points an individual can receive at nine.

In annual letter, Eisgruber defends tax-exempt endowment, DEI, and institutional restraint

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.

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.

Princeton voters approve $89.1 million bond referendum to improve Princeton Public School facilities

On Tuesday, Princeton voters approved of a $89.1 million bond referendum to fund improvements to Princeton School District facilities.

On Tuesday, Princeton voters approved of a $89.1 million bond referendum to fund improvements to Princeton School District facilities.

Eisgruber says U. is “exploring measures” in wake of Trump orders, stops short of specific guidance

In a campus-wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.

In a campus wide email, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 responded to a memo from the United States Office of Management and Budget that threatens to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding and loans, including federal research funding. The freeze was temporarily blocked, but the future of federal research funding remains unclear.