Student Life

Undergraduate cyclist struck by University employee sues for damages

Undergraduate cyclist struck by University employee sues for damages

Haeon Lee

The student, who was seriously injured, is suing the University, the employee, and the owner of the vehicle for damages.

The student, who was seriously injured, is suing the University, the employee, and the owner of the vehicle for damages.

NEWS | 15 hours ago

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Princeton slashes reimbursement rates for external mental health clinicians

Princeton slashes reimbursement rates for external mental health clinicians

Elizabeth Hu

Clinicians in the University’s mental and behavioral health Exclusive Provider Network (EPN) will see cuts to their rates for providing services to Princeton students, with a 48 percent decrease for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.

Clinicians in the University’s mental and behavioral health Exclusive Provider Network (EPN) will see cuts to their rates for providing services to Princeton students, with a 48 percent decrease for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.

NEWS | June 17

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Four years after opening, NCW officially named Huo College

Four years after opening, NCW officially named Huo College

Razvan Verde

Following a donation made by Yan Huo GS ’94 early on in the Venture Forward fundraising campaign, New College West will be renamed to Huo College in his honor.

Following a donation made by Yan Huo GS ’94 early on in the Venture Forward fundraising campaign, New College West will be renamed to Huo College in his honor.

NEWS | June 4

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Princeton faculty mandate proctoring for in-person exams, upending 133 years of precedent

Princeton faculty mandate proctoring for in-person exams, upending 133 years of precedent

Devon Williams

The faculty voted Monday to require universal proctoring for all in-person examinations in response to mounting concerns over AI-assisted cheating and declining student reporting of Honor Code violations. The policy, which takes effect July 1, preserves the student-run Honor Committee system while requiring instructors to serve as witnesses.

The faculty voted Monday to require universal proctoring for all in-person examinations in response to mounting concerns over AI-assisted cheating and declining student reporting of Honor Code violations. The policy, which takes effect July 1, preserves the student-run Honor Committee system while requiring instructors to serve as witnesses.

NEWS | May 11

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Princeton Canvas operational again after data breach-related outage

Princeton Canvas operational again after data breach-related outage

Nico David-Fox

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas briefly went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. Access was restored late Thursday night.

Princeton’s course-management platform Canvas briefly went dark Thursday afternoon after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure, which runs Canvas. Access was restored late Thursday night.

NEWS | May 7

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Physics department to run grading experiment using AI

Physics department to run grading experiment using AI

Giselle Moreno

Princeton’s physics department will test whether AI can grade exams by comparing faculty-graded exams with those generated by Gemini Pro.

Princeton’s physics department will test whether AI can grade exams by comparing faculty-graded exams with those generated by Gemini Pro.

NEWS | May 6

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Fire in Wendell kitchen extinguished by student after smoke filled building

Fire in Wendell kitchen extinguished by student after smoke filled building

Nico David-Fox

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

A kitchen fire in Wendell Hall on Saturday night filled the building with smoke before a student used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Firefighters later arrived, cleared the smoke, and assessed damage, temporarily displacing at least one student whose room was affected.

NEWS | May 2

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Students say ‘hey, what’s up, hello’ to Fetty Wap at Lawnparties

Students say ‘hey, what’s up, hello’ to Fetty Wap at Lawnparties

Gavin McLoughlin and Devon Rudolph

American rapper and singer Fetty Wap headlined Lawnparties on Sunday, garnering hundreds of students on the Frist North Lawn.

American rapper and singer Fetty Wap headlined Lawnparties on Sunday, garnering hundreds of students on the Frist North Lawn.

NEWS | April 27

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Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

Gus Vogel and Giselle Moreno

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

NEWS | April 22

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Fetty Wap announced as 2026 Spring Lawnparties headliner

Fetty Wap announced as 2026 Spring Lawnparties headliner

Ambre Van de Velde and Gray Collins

The announcement comes a mere five days before Spring Lawnparties, scheduled for April 26.

The announcement comes a mere five days before Spring Lawnparties, scheduled for April 26.

NEWS | April 21

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Class of 2028 celebrates Declaration Day, computer science sees sharp decrease in majors

Class of 2028 celebrates Declaration Day, computer science sees sharp decrease in majors

Daphne Lewis and Vanessa Catalano

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

The Class of 2028 celebrated Declaration Day on Cannon Green as major declaration data showed declines in computer science and increases in several other departments.

NEWS | April 20

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Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

Rentzou and Finkelstein appointed heads of residential colleges

Ambre Van de Velde and Aitana Camponovo

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

Princeton has appointed professors Effie Rentzou and Adam Finkelstein as the next heads of Mathey and Rockefeller Colleges, respectively, with both set to begin four-year terms on July 1.

NEWS | April 20

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Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

Pre-read chosen for Class of 2030, second of the past three focused on AI

Giselle Moreno

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

“Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World” by Maryanne Wolf will be the Pre-read for the Class of 2030, according to a University announcement. It will be the second Pre-read book in the past three years that centers on the use of artificial intelligence in the past three years. 

NEWS | April 15

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Princeton, TCNJ announce new cross-registration agreement for Fall 2026

Princeton, TCNJ announce new cross-registration agreement for Fall 2026

Elizabeth Hu

A new partnership between Princeton University and The College of New Jersey will allow students to take courses across campuses this fall.

A new partnership between Princeton University and The College of New Jersey will allow students to take courses across campuses this fall.

NEWS | April 15

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Students divided over new e-bike ban

Students divided over new e-bike ban

Toby Chang

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

NEWS | April 14

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Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

Princeton Preview moves indoors amid budget cuts

Lulu Mangriotis, Benedict Hooper, and Elizabeth Hu

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the preview day.

Hundreds of prospective freshmen with orange and black lanyards swarmed campus on Tuesday for the first Princeton Preview Day for the admitted members of the Class of 2030. The Daily Princetonian spoke with many of these members, gauging their excitement to be on campus, while also looking into how budget constraints have affected the Preview day.

NEWS | April 8

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Driver who struck undergraduate cyclist identified as U. employee

Driver who struck undergraduate cyclist identified as U. employee

Luke Grippo and Nico David-Fox

An undergraduate cyclist was struck and trapped beneath a vehicle driven by a University employee on Elm Drive late Tuesday night. The student was hospitalized in stable condition, and the driver received a citation.

An undergraduate cyclist was struck and trapped beneath a vehicle driven by a University employee on Elm Drive late Tuesday night. The student was hospitalized in stable condition, and the driver received a citation.

NEWS | April 8

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Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

Students voice mixed reactions to new room draw process after draw times released

Caitlyn Tablada

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

Princeton students praised new visualization tools in the University’s updated housing draw system, but many said technical issues and limited transparency around draw times made the process confusing and stressful.

NEWS | April 3

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Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

Stellic, centralized academic hub, to be used this spring for course selection — here’s how it works

Clara Docherty and Luke Grippo

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

Stellic, a degree-management platform, is set to replace TigerHub for student course selection beginning in Fall 2026. The platform is also a centralized hub where students can track degree progress, plan different schedules, and make appointments with advisors.

NEWS | April 2

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Students and faculty mobilize for N.J.-12 candidates

Students and faculty mobilize for N.J.-12 candidates

Danielle Burke and Ryan Buschman

Princeton affiliates are supporting several Democratic candidates in the N.J.-12 primary, highlighting priorities ranging from science advocacy to progressive activism.

Princeton affiliates are supporting several Democratic candidates in the N.J.-12 primary, highlighting priorities ranging from science advocacy to progressive activism.

NEWS | March 31

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