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Princeton endowment at all time high after 24 percent returns

Princeton endowment at all time high after 24 percent returns

Haeon Lee and Devonne Piccaver
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Princeton’s endowment has reached an all-time high of $42.3 billion after a 23.7 percent investment gain for the 2026 fiscal year that ended June 30. This percentage increase marks the highest investment gain since 2021, which saw 46.9 percent returns driven by venture capital and private equity.

Princeton’s endowment has reached an all-time high of $42.3 billion after a 23.7 percent investment gain for the 2026 fiscal year that ended June 30. This percentage increase marks the highest investment gain since 2021, which saw 46.9 percent returns driven by venture capital and private equity.

Princeton loses No. 1 spot on U.S. News ranking after 15 years on top

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Princeton loses No. 1 spot on U.S. News ranking after 15 years on top

Oliver Wu and Giselle Moreno

Princeton was the long-running leader on the U.S. News and World Report’s best national universities ranking. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology now takes the top spot following a methodology change that introduces a new “earnings by major” factor.

Princeton was the long-running leader on the U.S. News and World Report’s best national universities ranking. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology now takes the top spot following a methodology change that introduces a new “earnings by major” factor.

NEWS | September 22

Princeton University Orchestra and men’s ultimate frisbee team named in University’s latest hazing report

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Princeton University Orchestra and men’s ultimate frisbee team named in University’s latest hazing report

Andrew Arthur

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

Twelve students in the Princeton University Orchestra and Men's Ultimate Frisbee team were found responsible for hazing violations in the University's latest Campus Hazing Transparency Report. Sanctions ranged from Dean's warnings to disciplinary probation.

NEWS | September 18

Students share mixed reactions as mandated officer and treasurer trainings return to in-person format

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Students share mixed reactions as mandated officer and treasurer trainings return to in-person format

David Estrada

The University's student organization officers and treasurers returned to mandatory in-person training this fall after years of online sessions. Student reactions found parts of the training redundant or tedious, though most agreed the sessions were important.

The University's student organization officers and treasurers returned to mandatory in-person training this fall after years of online sessions. Student reactions found parts of the training redundant or tedious, though most agreed the sessions were important.

NEWS | September 18
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Forbes renovation scope still undecided as Hobson prepares to open

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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 | September 16

Princeton’s Class of 2030 had an acceptance rate of 4.0 percent, lowest in history

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Princeton’s Class of 2030 had an acceptance rate of 4.0 percent, lowest in history

Gray Collins

Just over 4 percent of the 46,618 students who applied to join the Class of 2030 were admitted. Of those accepted, 76 percent matriculated, and 29 students were admitted off of the waitlist and enrolled.

Just over 4 percent of the 46,618 students who applied to join the Class of 2030 were admitted. Of those accepted, 76 percent matriculated, and 29 students were admitted off of the waitlist and enrolled.

NEWS | September 15

Princeton confirms employee benefit cuts amid far-reaching budget cuts

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Princeton confirms employee benefit cuts amid far-reaching budget cuts

Meghana Veldhuis

Due to a broader financial squeeze that has already cut faculty raises and staffing, University employees will face higher health care costs and reduced retirement contributions starting in 2027.

Due to a broader financial squeeze that has already cut faculty raises and staffing, University employees will face higher health care costs and reduced retirement contributions starting in 2027.

NEWS | September 14

While other schools weigh grading reforms, Princeton remains silent

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While other schools weigh grading reforms, Princeton remains silent

Luke Grippo

Despite most of Princeton’s peer institutions taking action to combat grade inflation, Princeton has remained silent. The ‘Prince’ analyzed how the state of grade inflation discourse currently stands in the higher education realm.

Despite most of Princeton’s peer institutions taking action to combat grade inflation, Princeton has remained silent. The ‘Prince’ analyzed how the state of grade inflation discourse currently stands in the higher education realm.

NEWS | September 10

Princeton sues drug companies, pharmacy intermediaries over ‘artificially inflating’ insulin prices

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Princeton sues drug companies, pharmacy intermediaries over ‘artificially inflating’ insulin prices

Keira Wolk, Andrew Zhu, and Nilufer Bektas

In June, Princeton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, alleging they conspired to artificially inflate insulin prices and caused the University to overpay for employee healthcare costs.

In June, Princeton sued major insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, alleging they conspired to artificially inflate insulin prices and caused the University to overpay for employee healthcare costs.

NEWS | September 10

New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

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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

Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

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Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

Gray Collins and Giselle Moreno

In July, Princeton joined 35 other universities in backing Harvard in a lawsuit against federal research funding cuts, as higher education institutions continue to push back against the Trump administration’s funding restrictions.

In July, Princeton joined 35 other universities in backing Harvard in a lawsuit against federal research funding cuts, as higher education institutions continue to push back against the Trump administration’s funding restrictions.

NEWS | August 24

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