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Princeton Police reinstates free nighttime Uber rides, future funding uncertain

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Princeton Police reinstates free nighttime Uber rides, future funding uncertain

Ambre Van de Velde and Nika Schindler

A program sponsored by the Princeton Police Department, which covers Uber rides up to $15 at local businesses in order to prevent impaired driving incidents, has returned for the time being.

A program sponsored by the Princeton Police Department, which covers Uber rides up to $15 at local businesses in order to prevent impaired driving incidents, has returned for the time being.

NEWS | January 13

Many Epstein files have been released — and two Princeton alumni have legal connections

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Many Epstein files have been released — and two Princeton alumni have legal connections

Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian looked into the Epstein Files and found and spoke to two University alumni who have legal connections to the late New York financier and convicted sex offender.

The Daily Princetonian looked into the Epstein Files and found and spoke to two University alumni who have legal connections to the late New York financier and convicted sex offender.

NEWS | January 13

Se han publicado muchos archivos de Epstein — y dos exalumnos de Princeton tienen vínculos legales

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Se han publicado muchos archivos de Epstein — y dos exalumnos de Princeton tienen vínculos legales

El Daily Princetonian investigó los archivos de Epstein y encontró y conversó con dos exalumnos con conexiones legales al fallecido financiero y condenado delincuente sexual.

El Daily Princetonian investigó los archivos de Epstein y encontró y conversó con dos exalumnos con conexiones legales al fallecido financiero y condenado delincuente sexual.

NEWS | January 13

Princeton researchers weigh cost of impending federal funding rule requiring public access

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Princeton researchers weigh cost of impending federal funding rule requiring public access

Sena Chang and Victoria Davies

The Nelson Memo, released by the Biden administration in 2022, mandates that all federally funded research be made publicly available immediately following publication. Many academic journals charge hundreds or thousands of dollars extra to do so. Princeton researchers, however, don’t anticipate major changes.

The Nelson Memo, released by the Biden administration in 2022, mandates that all federally funded research be made publicly available immediately following publication. Many academic journals charge hundreds or thousands of dollars extra to do so. Princeton researchers, however, don’t anticipate major changes.

NEWS | December 31
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A-plus and failing grade reports briefly exposed by University website

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A-plus and failing grade reports briefly exposed by University website

Vitus Larrieu

The website contained reports submitted by course instructors when a student has failed or obtained an A-plus grade in the course, as well as reports on students receiving Academic Early Alerts and those being nominated for Shapiro prizes.

The website contained reports submitted by course instructors when a student has failed or obtained an A-plus grade in the course, as well as reports on students receiving Academic Early Alerts and those being nominated for Shapiro prizes.

NEWS | December 31

Los investigadores de Princeton evalúan el costo de una regla inminente del financiamiento federal que requiere el acceso público

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Los investigadores de Princeton evalúan el costo de una regla inminente del financiamiento federal que requiere el acceso público

Sena Chang and Victoria Davies

El memorándum Nelson, publicado bajo la administración Biden en 2022, exige que toda investigación financiada por el gobierno federal esté disponible al público inmediatamente después de su publicación. Muchas revistas académicas cobran cientos o miles de dólares adicionales para hacerlo. Sin embargo, los investigadores de Princeton no anticipan cambios importantes.

El memorándum Nelson, publicado bajo la administración Biden en 2022, exige que toda investigación financiada por el gobierno federal esté disponible al público inmediatamente después de su publicación. Muchas revistas académicas cobran cientos o miles de dólares adicionales para hacerlo. Sin embargo, los investigadores de Princeton no anticipan cambios importantes.

NEWS | December 31

Israeli diplomat visits Princeton to discuss experience of Jewish students, follows Tsurkov release

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Israeli diplomat visits Princeton to discuss experience of Jewish students, follows Tsurkov release

Luke Grippo

For the first time since the 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Princeton, Yuval Donio Gideon, head of the Public Policy Department of the Consulate General of Israel in New York, met with University administrators and campus rabbis to discuss the experience of Israeli and Jewish students on campus. 

For the first time since the 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Princeton, Yuval Donio Gideon, head of the Public Policy Department of the Consulate General of Israel in New York, met with University administrators and campus rabbis to discuss the experience of Israeli and Jewish students on campus.

NEWS | December 19

Economics professor Kate Ho passes away after long battle with cancer

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Economics professor Kate Ho passes away after long battle with cancer

Devon Rudolph

Professor Kate Ho made seminal contributions to the economics of modeling competition in the healthcare sector and taught well-loved courses in industrial organization.

Professor Kate Ho made seminal contributions to the economics of modeling competition in the healthcare sector and taught well-loved courses in industrial organization.

NEWS | December 16

Pedestrian left in critical condition after traffic collision on Nassau Street

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Pedestrian left in critical condition after traffic collision on Nassau Street

Luke Grippo

The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2015 Ford Explorer around 11:32 p.m. The driver was identified in the press release as a 39-year-old Princeton resident who cooperated with officers upon their arrival.

The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2015 Ford Explorer around 11:32 p.m. The driver was identified in the press release as a 39-year-old Princeton resident who cooperated with officers upon their arrival.

NEWS | December 15

Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

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Senior class jacket abruptly changed following accusations of AI design

Vitus Larrieu

For more than a century, Princeton seniors have donned “beer jackets” to protect their clothes during Reunions and commencement celebrations, typically with elaborate designs chosen by a class-wide contest. Now, with a selection process marred by accusations of generative AI use, the Class of 2026 may have written its own spot in Princeton history.

For more than a century, Princeton seniors have donned “beer jackets” to protect their clothes during Reunions and commencement celebrations, typically with elaborate designs chosen by a class-wide contest. Now, with a selection process marred by accusations of generative AI use, the Class of 2026 may have written its own spot in Princeton history.

NEWS | December 15

PSafe increases patrols after Brown and Sydney attacks, says no threat to Princeton

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PSafe increases patrols after Brown and Sydney attacks, says no threat to Princeton

Hayk Yengibaryan

The email from campus officials follows a mass shooting at Brown University that took the lives of two students and injured nine others and a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. 

The email from campus officials follows a mass shooting at Brown University that took the lives of two students and injured nine others and a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. 

NEWS | December 14

Dean of Graduate School hosts TigerSide Chat to celebrate 125th anniversary

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Dean of Graduate School hosts TigerSide Chat to celebrate 125th anniversary

Ambre Van de Velde

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

NEWS | December 12

‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

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‘I thought someone was playing a prank on me’: Princeton releases early action decisions for the Class of 2030

Hayk Yengibaryan and Benedict Hooper

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Consistent with past practice, the University did not release data on the number of students admitted through Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

NEWS | December 12

Newest minors include Computing, Society and Policy, forthcoming Education Studies

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Newest minors include Computing, Society and Policy, forthcoming Education Studies

Haeon Lee

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

The faculty meeting on Dec. 1 saw a unanimous vote to establish a new minor in Education Studies, following the approval of the minor in Computing, Society, and Policy at the end of last spring semester.

NEWS | December 12

Princeton Prof. Ruha Benjamin tapped for Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

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Princeton Prof. Ruha Benjamin tapped for Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

Teresa Chen and Leela Hensler

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin was appointed to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Committee on Technology transition committee earlier this month.

NEWS | December 11

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