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U. to cut employee benefits following raise reductions, eliciting mixed reactions

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

In a series of February memos, the University informed faculty and non-union staff of raise cuts and benefit reductions for the coming fiscal year, with a decrease in personnel also on the horizon.

Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

Peer Academic Advisors, upperclassmen who support first-year students through the residential college system, will see more than $500 cut from their total compensation for the coming academic year.

Morrison, Graziosi named Behrman Professors in the Humanities, will begin term next fall

The Humanities Council named Professor Barbara Graziosi and Professor Simon Morrison as the newest Behrman Professors in the Humanities, a three-year appointment during which the two will, among other duties, co-teach the year-long Western Humanities Sequence. 

The Humanities Council named Professor Barbara Graziosi and Professor Simon Morrison as the newest Behrman Professors in the Humanities, a three-year appointment during which the two will, among other duties, co-teach the year-long Western Humanities Sequence.

USG approves funding for Arab-Israeli speaker, discusses the Black and LGBTQ+ student experience

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

At the Sunday Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting, USG leaders approved funding for peace advocate Loay Alshareef, presented an expense report, and hosted administrators for a presentation on the Black student experience.

Removal of invasive-species, affordable-housing ordinances discussed at Princeton Council meeting

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

Princeton researchers publish findings on Agouti gene in mice

A team of researchers led by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Catherine Peña and Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Ricardo Mallarino found that, in African striped mice, the Agouti gene functions as an environmentally responsive switch for paternal aggression and caregiving behavior.

A team of researchers led by Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Catherine Peña and Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Ricardo Mallarino found that, in African striped mice, the Agouti gene functions as an environmentally responsive switch for paternal aggression and caregiving behavior.

Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp runs for N.J.-12 Democratic congressional nomination

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

Princeton Research Day 2026 focuses on undergraduates, taking place in new art museum

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

Princeton Research Day took place last Friday, with 152 undergraduate students presenting on a myriad of topics.

U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

2026 Pyne Prize awarded to Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26

Princeton seniors Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26 awarded the University’s highest undergraduate honor, the Moses Taylor Pyne Prize, in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character.

Princeton seniors Katie Daniels ’26 and Braeden Carroll ’26 awarded the University’s highest undergraduate honor, the Moses Taylor Pyne Prize, in recognition of their exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character.

Monday classes virtual or rescheduled, campus remains closed to non-essential personnel

All Monday classes will be virtual or rescheduled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

All Monday classes will be canceled, and campus will be closed to non-essential personnel amid suspended NJ Transit service and a mandatory travel restriction issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

Blizzard to bring one to two feet of snow to Princeton starting Sunday

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

Princeton Professor Sam Wang discusses platform in congressional race

Princeton neuroscience professor Sam Wang, who is running in N.J.-12, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his campaign platform. Wang spoke about political polarization, free speech and expression on college campuses, and the regulation of artificial intelligence, among other topics.

Princeton neuroscience professor Sam Wang, who is running in N.J.-12, sat down with the ‘Prince’ to discuss his campaign platform. Wang spoke about political polarization, free speech and expression on college campuses, and the regulation of artificial intelligence, among other topics.

Gateway tunnel project construction to disrupt spring break travel

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Princeton NAACP chapter hosts legislators to discuss Black political power and equity

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Sherrill takes actions against ICE, trio of state immigrant protection bills advance

Mikie Sherrill restricted ICE activity on state property and backed new immigrant protections as related bills advanced in the New Jersey General Assembly. The moves come amid controversy over expanded detention facilities in New Jersey.

Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute, dies

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

Wolfgang Franz Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton, has died. He founded the Institute in 2000 and built it into a leading center for dialogue on self-determination and international diplomacy.

Jay Vaingankar, former Dept. of Energy official, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.