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Two seniors win Sachs Scholarship for public service

Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.

Sukaina Shivji ’26 and Laura Zhang ’26 were named winners of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, earning fully funded opportunities to pursue graduate study and international work focused on public service. Shivji will study public health in disasters across Europe, while Zhang will attend Oxford to study refugee, migration, and criminal justice issues before pursuing a career in immigration law.

With Cloister Inn closed, 111 students left without immediate eating club placement

A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.

A correction was made Feb. 10, 2026: A previous version of this article indicated that 102 of 347 bickerees had been accepted to Cannon Club, incorrectly indicating a significantly lower acceptance rate. In actuality, 109 of 189 bickerees had been accepted, indicating an acceptance rate similar to last year. The ‘Prince’ regrets this error.

Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 recently announced that more budget reductions are anticipated as the University faces declining endowment returns. Several student groups have seen international travel cut, and other music programming is being reduced.

Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

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.

Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

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.

New Spelman Hall room draw process unveiled at USG meeting

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.

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

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.

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.