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Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.

Princeton is reviewing the Center on Science and Technology as part of broader budget reductions, though its courses and StudioLab operations will continue through the current academic year.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Princeton confirms employee benefit cuts amid far-reaching budget cuts

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

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While other schools weigh grading reforms, Princeton remains silent

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

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

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

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New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

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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Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

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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New data and AI unit quietly absorbs five research units, costing survey research director his job

Edward Freeland, Princeton’s survey research director, lost his job when the University folded his center into a broader push to consolidate its data and AI efforts. Some faculty say the reorganization was handled with little transparency or consultation.

Edward Freeland, Princeton’s survey research director, lost his job when the University folded his center into a broader push to consolidate its data and AI efforts. Some faculty say the reorganization was handled with little transparency or consultation.

NEWS | July 13

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Princeton slashes reimbursement rates for external mental health clinicians

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