Student Life

Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

Gus Vogel and Daphne Lewis

As Forbes students prepare to become the first cohort to live in Hobson College next year, specifics on Forbes' own renovation remains unsettled by the University nearly six months after the University announced it was accepting consultant bids for a campus-wide dorm renovation plan.

As Forbes students prepare to become the first cohort to live in Hobson College next year, specifics on Forbes' own renovation remains unsettled by the University nearly six months after the University announced it was accepting consultant bids for a campus-wide dorm renovation plan.

NEWS | 13 hours ago

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Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

Fall Street Week sees increasing selectivity at eating clubs

Nicole Jia

Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club held Bicker this fall, and 25 of 162 junior and senior bickerees received bids. Quadrangle Club and Colonial Club also accepted new members through the central sign-in process.

Cap and Gown Club, Ivy Club, and Tower Club held Bicker this fall, and 25 of 162 junior and senior bickerees received bids. Quadrangle Club and Colonial Club also accepted new members through the central sign-in process.

NEWS | 1 day ago

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Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

Students awarded prizes for academic achievement, discuss Princeton experience

Mia Chen

Seven undergraduate students were awarded four different awards during Opening Exercises on Aug. 31. These awards spotlight academic excellence among students.

Seven undergraduate students were awarded four different awards during Opening Exercises on Aug. 31. These awards spotlight academic excellence among students.

NEWS | September 9

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Normani brings her ‘Wild Side’ to Princeton’s Lawnparties

Normani brings her ‘Wild Side’ to Princeton’s Lawnparties

Riley Price and Kimberly Hutchinson

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

Normani was the first pop headliner for Princeton Lawnparties in two years.

NEWS | September 7

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Upperclassmen receiving financial aid see no increase to food budget for first time in 18 years

Upperclassmen receiving financial aid see no increase to food budget for first time in 18 years

Joann Kim, Rajbir Toor, and Grace Meyerle

This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.

This year marks the first year without an increase to the budget since Princeton began to cover the average cost of eating club dues in 2007, sparking concerns among low-income students.

NEWS | September 4

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First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement

Mia Chen and Katharine Glover

Students lined up early for free food and an aesthetic photo for the first day of fall classes, sharing excitement for their courses and a new year.

Students lined up early for free food and an aesthetic photo for the first day of fall classes, sharing excitement for their courses and a new year.

NEWS | September 3

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New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

Elizabeth Hu

A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

NEWS | September 2

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Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

Amaya Taylor

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

TigerHub, HR Self Service, and Tiger Family Hub are now only accessible off-campus with a VPN or secure portal. University spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss said the changes were preventative and not the result of a specific known compromise.

NEWS | September 2

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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 | July 3

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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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