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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.

Despite budget cuts, Eisgruber says municipal commitments to continue as planned

At his annual meeting with the Princeton Council, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 said that the University’s planned voluntary contributions to the Municipality of Princeton will continue as planned, even in a climate of budget cuts. In turn, councilmembers stayed away from specific financial requests to the University.

At his annual meeting with the Princeton Council, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 said that the University’s planned voluntary contributions to the Municipality of Princeton will continue as planned, even in a climate of budget cuts. In turn, councilmembers stayed away from specific financial requests to the University.

Annual DEI report, updates on campus safety presented at CPUC meeting

On March 23, University administrators offered updates on diversity and inclusion, campus safety, and Princeton’s ongoing expansion of generative AI tools at the CPUC meeting.

On March 23, University administrators offered updates on diversity and inclusion, campus safety, and Princeton’s ongoing expansion of generative AI tools at the CPUC meeting.

All Keller Center staff laid off in first mass termination of academic unit staff in years

The entire Keller Center staff are being laid off due to a restructuring of the center amid ongoing University-wide “budget constraints,” resulting in nine layoffs.

The entire Keller Center staff are being laid off due to a restructuring of the center amid ongoing University-wide “budget constraints,” resulting in nine layoffs.

As peer institutions consider changes, ‘no plans’ to cap A grades at Princeton

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

Despite A-range grades rising to 66.7 percent, the University has no plans to implement new grade caps or transcript changes. Dean of the College Michael Gordin confirmed that the University is not considering adjustments to grading policies, diverging from peer institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

U. to decommission meal swap system, eating clubs seeking alternatives

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

The University will decommission its digital meal exchange system next fall, shifting responsibility to the GICC and ICC to develop an alternative.

State-of-the-art visualization lab opens at new Commons Library

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

The Commons Visualization Lab, a massive 83-million-pixel, floor-to-ceiling display at the newly opened Commons Library, debuted its preeminent large-format visualization space on Feb. 10.

Eisgruber discusses budget cuts, fields questions from CPUC and community

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 spoke about his annual State of the University letter and discussed forthcoming budget reductions due to declining endowment return projections. Questions asked by the community covered various topics, including independent dining, mental health, and international students.

NJ General Assembly commemorates America’s 250th anniversary in Nassau Hall

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.

Faculty approves Linguistics major and disciplinary reform at meeting

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

University faculty voted to approve the new major in Linguistics, replacing the Independent Major in the program. The meeting also approved reforms to Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities.

More budget cuts anticipated in annual ‘State of the University’ letter

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

President Eisgruber’s 2026 letter to the University warns of deeper multiyear budget cuts due to an $11 billion endowment shortfall and federal tax threats, while reporting a steady rise in student comfort with campus free speech.

Se anticipan más reducciones al presupuesto en la carta anual del ‘Estado de la Universidad’

El presidente Eisgruber, en su carta de 2026 a la universidad, advierte sobre recortes presupuestarios más profundos y de varios años debido a un déficit de 11 mil millones de dólares en el fondo de dotación y a amenazas de impuestos federales, al tiempo que informa de un aumento constante en la comodidad de los estudiantes con la libertad de expresión en el campus.

University Librarian Anne Jarvis to retire after 10 years

University Librarian Anne Jarvis will retire this summer after a decade of leading Princeton’s library system, and a search for her successor is currently underway.

University Librarian Anne Jarvis will retire this summer after a decade of leading Princeton’s library system, and a search for her successor is currently underway.

GSG mid-year report reveals overspending; new treasurer pledges transparency

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

A mid-year fiscal report revealed that the Graduate Student Government (GSG) has already exceeded its budget in three major categories. Incoming treasurer Varun Sivashankar is now pledging a shift toward financial transparency.

2025 treasurer report emphasizes Princeton’s collaboration with federal government

The University released its annual Report to the Treasurer on Jan. 5, emphasizing the University’s collaboration with the federal government.

The University released its annual Report to the Treasurer on Jan. 5, emphasizing the University’s collaboration with the federal government.

Newly renovated Marquand Library reopens in Art Museum complex

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.

Marquand Library of Art & Archaeology reopened its doors in the Art Museum Complex after five years of construction. The library houses over 500,000 volumes and a special collection of art and architecture materials. Along with four floors of open stacks, it features an expanded rare book reading room, providing increased accessibility for patrons.