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U. to consider proctoring for all in-person exams, a departure from 133 years of precedent

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U. to consider proctoring for all in-person exams, a departure from 133 years of precedent

Devon Williams

University faculty and administrators will consider a proposal to expand proctoring to all in-person exams. If passed, the policy could come into effect as early as next fall, according to Honor Committee members.

University faculty and administrators will consider a proposal to expand proctoring to all in-person exams. If passed, the policy could come into effect as early as next fall, according to Honor Committee members.

NEWS | 2 days ago

Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

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Department of Defense to stop funding active-duty graduate sponsorship at Princeton

Nico David-Fox and Devon Rudolph

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ’03 announced that the U.S. Department of Defense will end sponsorship of active-duty military students in graduate programs at Princeton University and other Ivy League institutions beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

NEWS | 6 days ago

Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

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Peer Academic Advisor hours cut, resulting in lower compensation

Ambre Van de Velde and Ryan Buschman

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.

NEWS | February 26

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

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

Gus Vogel

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. 

NEWS | February 24
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U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

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

Justus Wilhoit, Lulu Mangriotis, and Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | February 23

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

2026 Pyne Prize Winners: Braeden Carroll and Katie Daniels

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

Lulu Mangriotis and Vanessa Catalano

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.

NEWS | February 23

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

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

Hayk Yengibaryan

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.

NEWS | February 22

‘Cities Made and Unmade’: An interdisciplinary approach to cities

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‘Cities Made and Unmade’: An interdisciplinary approach to cities

Aitana Camponovo

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

Princeton Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities’s “Cities Made & Unmade” forum is ongoing through April. Scholars spoke about the interdisciplinary nature of studying cities and the goals behind the event.

NEWS | February 17

Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

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Updated undergraduate room draw system launching this semester, lays out guidelines for Spelman draw

Luke Grippo and Nika Schindler

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

An updated version of the University’s room draw system will launch next month, offering new features and smoother group dynamics.

NEWS | February 16

Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

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Students react to U-Store discount elimination with shock, disappointment

Leela Hensler

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

The U-Store has eliminated the 10 percent discount for student members on all products besides University merchandise, prompting many students to react with surprise and disappointment.

NEWS | February 16

USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

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USG meeting holds presentation on free expression, emphasizes new mental health and menstrual product initiatives

Giselle Moreno

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

Sunday’s USG meeting included presentations on free speech facilitators, mental and menstrual health initiatives, and Lawnparties headliner progress.

NEWS | February 16

OIT will no longer provide email forwarding to alumni accounts starting from Class of 2026

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OIT will no longer provide email forwarding to alumni accounts starting from Class of 2026

Benedict Hooper

Graduating seniors will no longer have their emails forwarded to their alumni account after losing access to their Princeton email. In addition, the time students have to access their account post-graduation has been shortened from 65 days to 60.

Graduating seniors will no longer have their emails forwarded to their alumni account after losing access to their Princeton email. In addition, the time students have to access their account post-graduation has been shortened from 65 days to 60.

NEWS | February 13

Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

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Students apathetic about tuberculosis case while other illnesses circulate

Toby Chang

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

Last Friday, the University announced a case of Tuberculosis on campus. Although many students were unconcerned about tuberculosis, other illnesses, such as COVID-19, are circulating on campus.

NEWS | February 11

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

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

Justus Wilhoit and Luke Grippo

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.

NEWS | February 10

Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

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Music programs cut as U. faces new round of reductions

Clara Docherty and Lulu Mangriotis

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.

NEWS | February 10

‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

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‘ICE Out’ protest in Princeton draws hundreds of attendees

David Estrada and Amaya Taylor

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.

NEWS | February 2

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