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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.

Jon Stroop to become Princeton’s University Librarian

Current Deputy Dean of Libraries Jon Stroop will succeed Anne Jarvis as the next University Librarian.

Current Deputy Dean of Libraries Jon Stroop will succeed Anne Jarvis as the next University Librarian.

Four years after opening, NCW officially named Huo College

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.

Princeton University Investment Company walks back divestment from publicly traded oil and gas companies

The decision reverses a 2022 commitment made by PRINCO. It comes amidst budget cuts for the University spurred by PRINCO’s decreased long-term endowment return projections.

The decision reverses a 2022 commitment made by PRINCO. It comes amidst budget cuts for the University spurred by PRINCO’s decreased long-term endowment return projections.

Faculty approve new design minor, quantitative economics track at faculty meeting

Faculty approved a new design minor and a quantitative economics track within the economics major at the May 11 faculty meeting. The faculty also approved a transfer of the statistics and machine learning minor from the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning to the new Data and Intelligent Systems program. 

Faculty approved a new design minor and a quantitative economics track within the economics major at the May 11 faculty meeting. The faculty also approved a transfer of the statistics and machine learning minor from the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning to the new Data and Intelligent Systems program. 

Princeton faculty mandate proctoring for in-person exams, upending 133 years of precedent

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.

Princeton spared from endowment tax, PRINCO executive says, saving hundreds of millions

The University’s expanded financial aid program has brought its number of tuition-paying students below the threshold for a new 8 percent federal tax on the wealthiest university endowments enacted by Congress in July. Princeton was predicted to lose roughly $180 million annually on its investment income under the tax, which peer institutions are gearing up to pay.

The University’s expanded financial aid program has brought its number of tuition-paying students below the threshold for a new 8 percent federal tax on the wealthiest university endowments enacted by Congress in July. Princeton was predicted to lose roughly $180 million annually on its investment income under the tax, which peer institutions are gearing up to pay.

New banner rules, budget breakdown at last CPUC meeting of the year

At its last meeting of the academic year, members of the CPUC presented changes to banner policy at ceremonial events, reviewed the 2027 fiscal year budget, and discussed modifications to meeting recording policy.

At its last meeting of the academic year, members of the CPUC presented changes to banner policy at ceremonial events, reviewed the 2027 fiscal year budget, and discussed modifications to meeting recording policy.

A Yale report blamed universities for declining public trust. Princeton professors are divided.

Yale University recently released a report that publicly addressed what a faculty committee found to be shortcomings at Yale and across higher education — issues on which Princeton professors remain divided. The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and Dean of the College Michael Gordin to discuss the implications of the report on Princeton.

Yale University recently released a report that publicly addressed what a faculty committee found to be shortcomings at Yale and across higher education — issues on which Princeton professors remain divided. The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors and Dean of the College Michael Gordin to discuss the implications of the report on Princeton.

U. spent $240,000 on lobbying first quarter of 2026, second-highest total in history

Lobbying efforts at American universities have increased in recent months as the Trump administration has ratcheted up attacks on higher education.

B.S.E. major declaration pushed to sophomore fall, starting with Class of 2030

The new policy, which will delay the B.S.E. declaration timeline by a semester, marks a significant shift in the undergraduate engineering program and will provide students with additional time to solidify academic plans.

The new policy, which will delay the B.S.E. declaration timeline by a semester, marks a significant shift in the undergraduate engineering program and will provide students with additional time to solidify academic plans.

PSafe alerts community of driver harassing students on campus

The University issued a delayed alert four days after initial reports, warning that a man in a dark vehicle allegedly harassed multiple students near campus on April 16–17 by offering cash and attempting to lure them into his car.

The University issued a delayed alert four days after initial reports, warning that a man in a dark vehicle allegedly harassed multiple students near campus on April 16–17 by offering cash and attempting to lure them into his car.

Nineteen Princeton affiliates named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows

Seventeen Princeton affiliates were named to the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients emphasized the importance of institutional support during a period of increasing challenges for academia and the humanities.

Seventeen Princeton affiliates were named to the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. The recipients emphasized the importance of institutional support during a period of increasing challenges for academia and the humanities.

Princeton, TCNJ announce new cross-registration agreement for Fall 2026

A new partnership between Princeton University and The College of New Jersey will allow students to take courses across campuses this fall.

A new partnership between Princeton University and The College of New Jersey will allow students to take courses across campuses this fall.

Students divided over new e-bike ban

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

Students expressed divided views on the University’s new policy banning the use, storage, parking, and charging of e-bikes on campus, citing concerns about commuting challenges and campus safety.

Campus Map app to be replaced with Facilities-run site amid budget cuts

On May 31, the University will replace its third-party Campus Map app with a new in-house interactive map as part of campus-wide budget cuts.

On May 31, the University will replace its third-party Campus Map app with a new in-house interactive map as part of campus-wide budget cuts.

Faculty pass proposal shaving six days off winter break starting in 2027–28

At their April 6 meeting, faculty approved a schedule change starting in 2027–28 that shortens winter break by six days and shifts the academic calendar earlier.

At their April 6 meeting, faculty approved a schedule change starting in 2027–28 that shortens winter break by six days and shifts the academic calendar earlier.

Graduate student population to shrink, departments asked to trim expenses in FY2027 operating budget

The Board of Trustees has officially approved the operating budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The Daily Princetonian broke it down, as the University faces ongoing budget reduction measures.

The Board of Trustees has officially approved the operating budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The Daily Princetonian broke it down, as the University faces ongoing budget reduction measures.

‘Completely surreal’: Princeton releases regular decision results for Class of 2030

The University released admission results for the regular decision round for the Class of 2030 on Thursday. The Daily Princetonian spoke with several of the admitted students.

The University released admission results for the regular decision round for the Class of 2030 on Thursday. The Daily Princetonian spoke with multiple of the admitted students.

Housing renovations to begin over next 10 to 15 years, U. to accept consultant bids despite budget pressures

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.

The University is planning a long-term renovation of Rocky and Mathey colleges, as well as upperclassmen housing, which students say is much needed.