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

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.

Two Princeton professors receive awards from National Academy of Sciences

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.

Princeton professors reflect on New Jersey cursive instruction mandate

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.

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

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.

Princeton faculty members discuss experience leading Sherrill transition teams

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.’

Profesores de Princeton debaten sobre su experiencia al frente de los equipos de transición de Sherrill

Las profesoras Kathryn Edin y Heather Howard sirvieron como copresidentes en los equipos de transición de Asistencia Médica Asequible y de Salud Mental y la Seguridad en Línea de los Niños, respectivamente. Ellas hablaron con el 'Prince' sobre su trabajo.

Las profesoras Kathryn Edin and Heather Howard sirvieron como copresidentes en los equipos de transición de Asistencia Médica Asequible y de Salud Mental y la Seguridad en Línea de los Niños, respectivamente. Ellas hablaron sobre su trabajo con el ‘Prince’.

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

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.

Princeton professor maintained sustained communication with Epstein from 2008 to 2012

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.

Una profesora de Princeton mantuvo comunicación constante con Epstein entre 2008 y 2012

Profesora de Princeton Corina Tarnita mantuvo comunicación constante con Epstein y ayudó con transferencias bancarias.

Profesora de Princeton Corina Tarnita mantuvo comunicación constante con Epstein y ayudó con transferencias bancarias.

Faculty approves Linguistics major and disciplinary reform at meeting

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.

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

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.

Se anticipan más reducciones al presupuesto en la carta anual del ‘Estado de la Universidad’

El presidente Eisgruber, en su carta de 2026 a la universidad, advierte sobre recortes presupuestarios más profundos y de varios años debido a un déficit de 11 mil millones de dólares en el fondo de dotación y a amenazas de impuestos federales, al tiempo que informa de un aumento constante en la comodidad de los estudiantes con la libertad de expresión en el campus.

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

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. 

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

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.

Watson Coleman talks immigration and reelection at Princeton town hall

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.

University Librarian Anne Jarvis to retire after 10 years

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.

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

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.

Watson Coleman habla sobre la inmigración y su reelección en la asamblea pública de Princeton

La representante estadounidense Bonnie Watson Coleman exigió la abolición de ICE y el juicio político de la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, durante una asamblea vecinal.

La representante estadounidense Bonnie Watson Coleman exigió la abolición de ICE y el juicio político de la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, durante una asamblea vecinal.

2025 treasurer report emphasizes Princeton’s collaboration with federal government

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.

Newly renovated Marquand Library reopens in Art Museum complex

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.