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Professors urge defense of higher education at newly reconstituted AAUP chapter meeting

The newly reconstituted Princeton advocacy chapter of the American Association of University Professors met on Tuesday. Topics included institutional neutrality, shared governance, and responses to recent attacks on higher education.

The newly reconstituted Princeton advocacy chapter of the American Association of University Professors met on Tuesday. Topics included institutional neutrality, shared governance, and responses to recent attacks on higher education.

NEWS | March 19

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The ‘Prince’ tested campus water levels. Here’s what we found.

The Daily Princetonian conducted independent water testing on campus, finding overall safe water quality but elevated levels in certain halls. Students had varying opinions on the water quality.

The Daily Princetonian conducted independent water testing on campus, finding overall safe water quality but elevated levels in certain halls. Students had varying opinions on the water quality.

NEWS | March 18

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‘Service disruption’ halts eduroam and single sign-on, stops returning students from entering dorms

A service disruption on campus brought down many University services and applications for much of Thursday, though the issue was fixed by around 8 p.m.

A service disruption on campus brought down many University services and applications for much of Thursday, though the issue was fixed by around 8 p.m.

NEWS | March 14

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Campus groups react after Resources Committee rejects dissociation proposal

Various groups on campus shared their views on the University’s decision not to divest from Israel. While pro-Palestine groups expressed concerns over transparency in the process, pro-Israel groups argued that the decision was well-founded due to a lack of campus consensus.

Various groups on campus shared their views on the University’s decision not to divest from Israel. While pro-Palestine groups expressed concerns over transparency in the process, pro-Israel groups argued that the decision was well-founded due to a lack of campus consensus.

NEWS | March 7

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SPIA grad students grapple with job prospects after Trump executive orders

Concern among Princeton graduate students regarding internships, jobs, and funding is increasing alongside uncertainty among government and federally supported organizations.

Concern among Princeton graduate students regarding internships, jobs, and funding is increasing alongside uncertainty among government and federally supported organizations.

NEWS | March 7

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Changes to independent work, explained

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.

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

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‘Making things better’: Keller Center talk focuses on design research

Carnegie Mellon professor Jodi Forlizzi spoke at the Keller Center’s Humanistic Design Speaker Series on design research and how understanding the field can better produce products.

Carnegie Mellon professor Jodi Forlizzi spoke at the Keller Center’s Humanistic Design Speaker Series on design research and how understanding the field can better produce products.

NEWS | March 7

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Princeton will not pursue dissociation from Israel, Resources Committee says

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.

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

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Princeton has not asked departments to reduce graduate admissions as other colleges enact cuts

After the University of Pennsylvania reduced admissions rates for numerous graduate programs due to cuts in federal funding, The Daily Princetonian confirmed that admissions rates in graduate programs at Princeton University have not been affected by the cuts so far. The 'Prince' spoke to members of various Princeton departments about the varied anticipated impacts.

After the University of Pennsylvania reduced admissions rates for numerous graduate programs due to cuts in federal funding, The Daily Princetonian confirmed that admissions rates in graduate programs at Princeton University have not been affected by the cuts so far. The 'Prince' spoke to members of various Princeton departments about the varied anticipated impacts.

NEWS | March 5

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Outside the Princeton University Art Museum

The Princeton University Art Museum (PUAM) is set to open in October 2025, with a nearly finished exterior and the inclusion of 32 galleries, an education center, conservation studios, and an art library designed to foster accessibility. The ‘Prince’ received an exclusive tour of the exterior.

The Princeton University Art Museum (PUAM) is set to open in October 2025, with a nearly finished exterior and the inclusion of 32 galleries, an education center, conservation studios, and an art library designed to foster accessibility. The ‘Prince’ received an exclusive tour of the exterior.

NEWS | March 3

Yascha Mounk speaks at "Freedom in Danger" event in the Whig Senate Chamber.

‘It’s not a zero sum game’: Yascha Mounk talks democracy and international relations at Whig-Clio event

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

At the event, titled “Freedom in Danger,” Johns Hopkins Professor Yascha Mounk discussed the rise of populism worldwide, U.S.-Ukraine relations under Donald Trump, identity politics, and institutional neutrality.

NEWS | February 28

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Residential dining halls pilot new halal card program

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.

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

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Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva talks challenges, aid, and geopolitics

Otunbayeva discussed the complex interplay of humanitarian aid, geopolitical challenges, and governance in Afghanistan, highlighting the UN’s efforts to stabilize the region, support vulnerable populations, and foster international cooperation.

Otunbayeva discussed the complex interplay of humanitarian aid, geopolitical challenges, and governance in Afghanistan, highlighting the UN’s efforts to stabilize the region, support vulnerable populations, and foster international cooperation.

NEWS | February 27