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Dining plan changes will impact some student financial aid refunds, administrators say

Dining plan changes will impact some student financial aid refunds, administrators say

Cynthia Torres and Benedict Hooper

The Monday CPUC meeting addressed questions over dining plan changes for the 2026–27 academic year requiring all on-campus students to purchase a plan.

NEWS | September 30

The first-year Class Council election, explained

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The first-year Class Council election, explained

David Estrada

Sept. 29 marks the first day of voting for the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) freshman class council elections. 17 candidates are running for five spots on the 2029 class council.

NEWS | September 29

U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

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U. axes independent meal option, will require upperclassmen living on-campus to buy dining plan

Hayk Yengibaryan

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan for students in an eating club or co-op, replacing the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. Upperclassmen not in an eating club or co-op living on campus will be mandated to purchase either Unlimited or the Block 160 plan.

As part of the change, the University will offer a Block 32 meal plan that replaces the two free meals/week currently offered to upperclassmen. The other dining plan options will be Unlimited and Block 160.

NEWS | September 29

Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

Lawnparties budget, transport for off-campus religious observances discussed at USG meeting

Oliver Wu

At the USG meeting on Sept. 28, members discussed offering funding for religious transportation and addressed additional methods to make communication with the USG more transparent.

NEWS | September 28

No deal linked to reinstated research grants, Eisgruber says

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No deal linked to reinstated research grants, Eisgruber says

Cynthia Torres

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that no deal was made with the Trump Administration to obtain reinstated research grants this summer.

NEWS | September 28

Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

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Holes and cracks in walls of Yeh/NCW dormitories left unaddressed

Nora Linssen and Eojin Park

After the summer, students in Yeh College and New College West have reported chipped paint and damaged walls within their dorms, as well as slow responses from Facilities to fix the walls.

NEWS | September 28

En un primer vistazo a las colecciones, el Museo de Arte anuncia dos exhibiciones de inauguración

En un primer vistazo a las colecciones, el Museo de Arte anuncia dos exhibiciones de inauguración

Victoria Davies

Las exposiciones inaugurales en el Museo de Arte de la Universidad de Princeton (PUAM, por sus siglas en inglés) serán nombradas “Princeton Collects” (Princeton Colecciona) y “Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay” (Toshiko Takaezu: Diálogos en Arcilla), el museo anunció el jueves.

NEWS | September 28

In first peek at collections, Art Museum announces two opening exhibits

In first peek at collections, Art Museum announces two opening exhibits

Victoria Davies

The opening exhibitions for the art museum will be “Princeton Collects” and “Toshiko Takaezu: Dialogues in Clay,” the University announced Thursday.

NEWS | September 28

Princeton postdoc passes away overnight

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Princeton postdoc passes away overnight

Hayk Yengibaryan and Nikki Han

Haoran Li, a postdoctoral researcher, died at his home in West Windsor last night, according to an email sent to campus employees.

NEWS | September 26

Mercer County begins planning replacement of Washington Road bridge

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Mercer County begins planning replacement of Washington Road bridge

David Yun

The Princeton Municipality is working to refurbish the Washington Road bridge and turn the intersection at Washington and Faculty Road into a roundabout.

NEWS | September 26

El Condado de Mercer comienza a planificar la sustitución del puente de Washington Road

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El Condado de Mercer comienza a planificar la sustitución del puente de Washington Road

David Yun

El municipio de Princeton está trabajando para renovar el puente de Washington Road y convertir la intersección de Washington y Faculty Road en una rotonda.

NEWS | September 26

TigerTransit modifica sus horario y rutas para el año escolar nuevo

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TigerTransit modifica sus horario y rutas para el año escolar nuevo

Sena Chang

TigerTransit ha presentado horarios y rutas actualizados para mejorar accesibilidad, con nuevas conexiones y más servicio nocturno. Aunque algunos estudiantes acogen con satisfacción los cambios, otros expresan su preocupación por el servicio nocturno y la frecuencia de los autobuses.

NEWS | September 26

Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

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Extended passing periods well-received among students and faculty

Isaac Bernstein

Students and faculty share their opinions on extended passing times, with some expressing they have more freedom between classes and others noting that they are still rushing to arrive on time for lectures.

NEWS | September 25

The 2026–27 academic year will feature changes due to later Labor Day

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The 2026–27 academic year will feature changes due to later Labor Day

Hayk Yengibaryan, Caitlyn Tablada, and Nikki Han

The 2026–27 academic calendar will feature changes, including a Wednesday start date, a delayed fall break, and a shift in the Thanksgiving week schedule.

NEWS | September 25

Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

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Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

Nikki Han and David Yun

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.

NEWS | September 25

SPIA emphasizes limit on thesis funding at senior class meeting

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SPIA emphasizes limit on thesis funding at senior class meeting

Leela Hensler

The SPIA thesis advising document released for the 2025–2026 academic year stated that “Fall break and Winter break thesis research funding is limited.”

NEWS | September 25

TigerTransit tweaks hours and routes for new academic year

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TigerTransit tweaks hours and routes for new academic year

Sena Chang

TigerTransit has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

TigerTransit at Princeton University has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some graduate students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

NEWS | September 24

Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

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Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Meghana Veldhuis and Ben Goldston

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.

NEWS | September 23

NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

NASA’s Princeton-led IMAP set to launch on Wednesday

Andrew Bosworth

NASA’s Princeton-led mission to explore the solar system’s boundary is now set to launch its probe on Sept. 24 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Princeton Professor of Astrophysical Sciences David McComas serves as the principal investigator for the IMAP mission.

NEWS | September 22

N.J. governor candidates offer diverging views on University-state relationship

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N.J. governor candidates offer diverging views on University-state relationship

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

At the first N.J. gubernatorial debate, candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli shared their views on higher education and the relationship between Princeton University and the state.

NEWS | September 22

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