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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

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.

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Construction on Princeton’s Schmidt Hall enters demolition phase

Construction on Princeton’s Schmidt Hall enters demolition phase

Riley Price

Eric and Wendy Schmidt Hall is slated for completion in Spring 2030.

Eric and Wendy Schmidt Hall is slated for completion in Spring 2030.

NEWS | October 8

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New Indigenous mosaic unveiled in University Chapel

New Indigenous mosaic unveiled in University Chapel

Lucy Harper

The University Chapel welcomed a new mosaic by Marianne Nicolson over the summer. The artwork, titled “Presence,” incorporates traditional Native American motifs.

The University Chapel welcomed a new mosaic by Marianne Nicolson over the summer. The artwork, titled “Presence,” incorporates traditional Native American motifs.

NEWS | October 6

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‘Partial Independents’ on meal plan split on University dining changes

‘Partial Independents’ on meal plan split on University dining changes

Grace Meyerle

In the first semester without a fully independent dining option, Spelman residents are split on the University’s required Block 128 meal plan, citing differing views on community and student autonomy.

In the first semester without a fully independent dining option, Spelman residents are split on the University’s required Block 128 meal plan, citing differing views on community and student autonomy.

NEWS | October 1

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Future of the Center on Science and Technology being evaluated due to budget constraints

Future of the Center on Science and Technology being evaluated due to budget constraints

Cynthia Torres

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.

NEWS | October 1

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U-Councilors introduce surprise amendments at CPUC, liberalizing questions policy

U-Councilors introduce surprise amendments at CPUC, liberalizing questions policy

Kian Petlin

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

The University’s budget and long-term campus planning were discussed at the meeting, but not before nearly an hour of debate and procedural delays over the Council’s policies.

NEWS | September 29

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PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management

PPPL contract extended amid AI research ventures, concerns over facility management

Haeon Lee and Ryan Buschman

The lab, a longstanding collaboration between Princeton and the U.S. Department of Energy, has been investing in new AI-related research.

The lab, a longstanding collaboration between Princeton and the U.S. Department of Energy, has been investing in new AI-related research.

NEWS | September 29

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‘The Art of Japanese Publishing’ exhibit illuminates the history of Japanese illustrated literature

‘The Art of Japanese Publishing’ exhibit illuminates the history of Japanese illustrated literature

Hifza Kaleem

Curated by Nicole Fabricand-Person and Holly Hatheway, the exhibit will be on display through Dec. 6.

Curated by Nicole Fabricand-Person and Holly Hatheway, the exhibit will be on display through Dec. 6.

NEWS | September 24

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

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

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

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

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Murray-Dodge Café celebrates 50th Anniversary, drawing over 260 students

Murray-Dodge Café celebrates 50th Anniversary, drawing over 260 students

Hifza Kaleem

On Wednesday, Murray Dodge Cafe celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing more than 260 students to celebrate with free cookies and merchandise.

On Wednesday, Murray Dodge Cafe celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing more than 260 students to celebrate with free cookies and merchandise.

NEWS | September 18

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

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

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

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

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

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Princeton confirms employee benefit cuts amid far-reaching budget cuts

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

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U. to limit number of student representatives at faculty meetings following press restrictions

U. to limit number of student representatives at faculty meetings following press restrictions

Gray Collins

Princeton will limit student government and CPUC representatives to two observers each at faculty meetings beginning Sept. 14.

Princeton will limit student government and CPUC representatives to two observers each at faculty meetings beginning Sept. 14.

NEWS | September 13

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While other schools weigh grading reforms, Princeton remains silent

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

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

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

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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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Princeton continues to back Harvard in lawsuit against federal government

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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