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Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

Kian Petlin and Gray Collins

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

NEWS | February 10

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Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

Julie Kim

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

NEWS | February 10

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New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

Gray Collins

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

At its Sunday meeting, USG revealed the University’s new Spelman Hall room draw system, addressed late attendance by USG senators, and discussed the state of the USG budget.

NEWS | February 9

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USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

USG exit interview: Kho ’26 and Swamidurai ’26 reflect on 2025

Kian Petlin

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

Outgoing USG president Enzo Kho ’26 and vice president Aishwarya Swamidurai ’26 offered their main takeaways from their term and discussed policy changes for the upcoming year.

NEWS | February 9

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NJ General Assembly commemorates America’s 250th anniversary in Nassau Hall

NJ General Assembly commemorates America’s 250th anniversary in Nassau Hall

Luke Grippo and Amaya Taylor

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.

NEWS | February 6

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Two Princeton professors receive awards from National Academy of Sciences

Two Princeton professors receive awards from National Academy of Sciences

Elizabeth Hu

Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented April 26.

Two Princeton professors, Molly Crockett and Sebastian Seung, have been named recipients of National Academy of Sciences awards for their work in moral cognition and computational neuroscience, respectively. The honors will be presented on April 26.

NEWS | February 6

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Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

Aitana Camponovo

A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.

A new state law will mandate cursive instruction for students in New Jersey elementary schools this fall. Princeton faculty offered mixed opinions on the matter and reflected on its meaning for students.

NEWS | February 6

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Detecting disease earlier: How a simple CRISPR tweak could make diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more accurate

Detecting disease earlier: How a simple CRISPR tweak could make diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more accurate

Aanya Kasera

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

A small change to a powerful molecular tool — using the CRISPR-Cas13 enzyme, which can detect RNA from viruses and cells — developed by Princeton researchers could help scientists detect disease faster and with greater accuracy.

NEWS | February 5

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Princeton faculty members discuss experience leading Sherrill transition teams

Princeton faculty members discuss experience leading Sherrill transition teams

Clara Docherty and Christine Woods

Professors Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard served as co-chairs on the Affordable Healthcare and the Kids Mental Health and Online Safety transition teams, respectively. They discussed their work with the ‘Prince.’

Professors Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard served as co-chairs on the Affordable Healthcare and the Kids Mental Health and Online Safety transition teams, respectively. They discussed their work with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | February 4

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New statewide e-bike regulations to take effect July 2026, could impact impending University PEV policy

New statewide e-bike regulations to take effect July 2026, could impact impending University PEV policy

Christine Woods

With the new bill, New Jersey will now have among the strictest e-bike regulations in the country.

With the new bill, New Jersey will now have among the strictest e-bike regulations in the country.

NEWS | February 4

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Princeton professor maintained sustained communication with Epstein from 2008 to 2012

Princeton professor maintained sustained communication with Epstein from 2008 to 2012

Bridget O’Neill and Luke Grippo

Princeton professor Corina Tarnita engaged in frequent communication with Epstein and arranged wire transfers on his behalf.

Princeton professor Corina Tarnita engaged in frequent communication with Epstein and arranged wire transfers on his behalf.

NEWS | February 3

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Faculty approves Linguistics major and disciplinary reform at meeting

Faculty approves Linguistics major and disciplinary reform at meeting

Benedict Hooper

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

NEWS | February 3

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More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

Kian Petlin

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

NEWS | February 3

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USG makes electrifying return as Colón Roosevelt lays out plans for term, budget passes unanimously

USG makes electrifying return as Colón Roosevelt lays out plans for term, budget passes unanimously

Gray Collins

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

At the Sunday USG meeting, USG president Quentin Colón Roosevelt laid out plans for the term, which included focusing on student engagement, transparency, and bureaucratic restructuring. The Senate also passed the Spring 2026 budget unanimously. 

NEWS | February 2

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‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

David Estrada and Amaya Taylor

Hundreds of Princeton students and community members gathered on Friday as part of the “national shutdown” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis.

Hundreds of Princeton students and community members gathered on Friday as part of the “national shutdown” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the killings of two civilians in Minneapolis.

NEWS | February 2

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Watson Coleman talks immigration and reelection at Princeton town hall

Watson Coleman talks immigration and reelection at Princeton town hall

Elizabeth Hu

U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman called for the abolition of ICE and the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a Princeton town hall on Wednesday.

U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman called for the abolition of ICE and the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a Princeton town hall on Wednesday.

NEWS | January 30

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University Librarian Anne Jarvis to retire after 10 years

University Librarian Anne Jarvis to retire after 10 years

Clara Docherty

University Librarian Anne Jarvis will retire this summer after a decade of leading Princeton’s library system, and a search for her successor is currently underway.

University Librarian Anne Jarvis will retire this summer after a decade of leading Princeton’s library system, and a search for her successor is currently underway.

NEWS | January 30

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GSG mid-year report reveals overspending; new treasurer pledges transparency

GSG mid-year report reveals overspending; new treasurer pledges transparency

David Estrada

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

NEWS | January 30

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2025 treasurer report emphasizes Princeton’s collaboration with federal government

2025 treasurer report emphasizes Princeton’s collaboration with federal government

Gray Collins

The University released its annual Report to the Treasurer on Jan. 5, emphasizing the University’s collaboration with the federal government.

The University released its annual Report to the Treasurer on Jan. 5, emphasizing the University’s collaboration with the federal government.

NEWS | January 29

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Newly renovated Marquand Library reopens in Art Museum complex

Newly renovated Marquand Library reopens in Art Museum complex

Leela Hensler

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.

NEWS | January 29

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