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Fifteen Princeton faculty, arts fellows, and alumni awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

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Fifteen Princeton faculty, arts fellows, and alumni awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

Victoria Davies

Fifteen Princeton affiliates have received the Guggenheim Fellowship. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the award. Among those celebrated are photographers, composers, and historians.

Fifteen Princeton affiliates have received the Guggenheim Fellowship. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the award. Among those celebrated are photographers, composers, and historians.

NEWS | 04/18/2025

Judge grants temporary restraining order in lawsuit by U. and others against the DOE

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Judge grants temporary restraining order in lawsuit by U. and others against the DOE

Christopher Bao

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. 

NEWS | 04/17/2025

University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

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University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination

Sena Chang

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton’s ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton's ongoing commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.

NEWS | 04/16/2025

Summer courses, explained

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Summer courses, explained

Sena Chang and Sarah Mashiat

At Princeton, there are 90 Princeton-sponsored summer programs in 2025, including classes hosted by the Writing Program and math and neuroscience departments.

At Princeton, there are 90 Princeton-sponsored summer programs in 2025, including classes hosted by the Writing Program and math and neuroscience departments.

NEWS | 04/16/2025

‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

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‘An existential crisis’: The faculty research stopped after research grants suspended

Luke Grippo

In the wake of the suspension of numerous federal grants, many professors have been thrown into disarray, worried about how they will be able to continue their research. However, the University has stepped in to cover funding for some postdocs and graduate students.

In the wake of the suspension of numerous federal grants, many professors have been thrown into disarray, worried about how they will be able to continue their research. However, the University has stepped in to cover funding for some postdocs and graduate students.

NEWS | 04/16/2025

Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

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Princeton among plaintiffs suing the Department of Energy over caps to indirect funding costs

Christopher Bao and Andrew Bosworth

After DOE capped indirect costs at 15 percent of funding, Princeton and seven research universities filed a lawsuit against the DOE and its secretary.

After DOE capped indirect costs at 15 percent of funding, Princeton and seven research universities filed a lawsuit against the DOE and its secretary.

NEWS | 04/15/2025
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Dean of the College Michael Gordin’s ‘On the Fringe’ named Pre-read for Class of 2029

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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 | 04/15/2025

Princeton town council protects salamanders and debates arts fair location

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Princeton town council protects salamanders and debates arts fair location

Luke Grippo

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 | 04/15/2025

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

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

Nikki Han

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 | 04/15/2025

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

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

Justus Wilhoit and Leela Hensler

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 | 04/14/2025

Congress requests documents from University in price-fixing investigation

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Congress requests documents from University in price-fixing investigation

Luke Grippo

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 | 04/14/2025

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

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

Sena Chang

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 | 04/13/2025

Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

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Reimagining economics as ‘how we tend to the household’

Elaine Gao

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 | 04/13/2025

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

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

Sena Chang

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 | 04/10/2025

Honor Committee releases missing statistics after two years

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Honor Committee releases missing statistics after two years

Clara Docherty

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 | 04/10/2025

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

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

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

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 | 04/09/2025

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