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New policy barring most recording set to take effect Jan. 1, other details remain unclear

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

There is still limited information about how the policy will be implemented, particularly regarding its enforcement and the scope of recording permissions. The University has said it will prepare future guidance.

University fundraising database left compromised after cybersecurity incident

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

Data in Princeton University’s Advancement database was compromised after a phishing attack on an employee.

New policy will broadly prohibit recordings of University settings, events without explicit approval of all attendees

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

Correction: A previous version of this piece did not include the fact that the policy specifically prohibits recording conversations, in addition to meetings, “occurring in an educational, residential, research or workplace setting,” without the consent of all participants.

Hobson College construction advances with expanded sustainability focus

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

Hobson College, which began construction in 2023, is one of the final steps in the University’s four-year plan to expand the undergraduate student body from roughly 5,200 to 5,700 students.

Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Linguistics moves towards becoming its own academic unit following vote at faculty meeting

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

During this month's faculty meeting, the Program in Linguistics was approved to be its own academic unit, separating it from the Council of the Humanities and moving it into the social sciences instead of the humanities.

Princeton eliminates salaries for Matriculate advising fellows, citing funding constraints

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

The University has ended funding for Matriculate Advising Fellows, shifting the roles to volunteer positions in line with most campuses.

Princeton postdoc union and University continue bargaining after nearly a year at the table

After over a year of biweekly bargaining sessions since the postdocs voted to form a union in May 2024, the postdocs have submitted around 40 proposals, none of which have reached an agreement with the University per the union’s bargaining tracker. 

After over a year of biweekly bargaining sessions since the postdocs voted to form a union in May 2024, the postdocs have submitted around 40 proposals, none of which have reached an agreement with the University per the union’s bargaining tracker. 

Princeton formally dedicates renovated Prospect house spaces with focus on diversity

On Wednesday, the University held an event to dedicate the renovated spaces inside Prospect House for 12 individuals who helped to shape the University and the world.

On Wednesday, the University held an event to dedicate the renovated spaces inside Prospect House for 12 individuals who helped to shape the University and the world.

Eisgruber calls Trump administration compact ‘a dangerous step in the wrong direction’

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” lays out a comprehensive vision for the Trump administration’s educational priorities, and follows months of sustained pressure on Princeton and other elite institutions.

The Student Group Accountability Board (SGAB), explained

Created in 2020, the board oversees and resolves alleged violations of university policy by officially recognized undergraduate student organizations.

Eisgruber says ‘absolutely’ to staying on until at least 2027

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.

With the release of his latest book twelve years into his tenure, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 says he’s not done yet.

Eisgruber dice “por supuesto” a seguir en el cargo al menos hasta 2027

Tras la publicación de su último libro, doce años después de asumir el cargo, el rector de la Universidad Christopher Eisgruber (promoción de 1983), afirma que aún no ha terminado.

Tras la publicación de su último libro, doce años después de asumir el cargo, el rector de la Universidad Christopher Eisgruber (promoción de 1983), afirma que aún no ha terminado.

ODUS, Health Professions Advising relocate offices to former McCosh Health Center

After the opening of the new Frist Health Center, parts of ODUS and ODOC — including Health Professions Advising — moved into the former McCosh Health Center.

After the opening of the new Frist Health Center, parts of ODUS and ODOC — including Health Professions Advising — moved into the former McCosh Health Center.

In ‘Terms of Respect,’ Eisgruber attempts to set the higher education record straight

About three-quarters of the way into an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his new book, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 made a bold pronouncement: “American universities are the best that they’ve ever been.”

About three-quarters of the way into an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his new book, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 made a bold pronouncement: “American universities are the best that they’ve ever been.”

No deal linked to reinstated research grants, Eisgruber says

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that no deal was made with the Trump Administration to obtain reinstated research grants this summer.

University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that no deal was made with the Trump Administration to obtain reinstated research grants this summer.

TigerTransit modifica sus horario y rutas para el año escolar nuevo

TigerTransit ha presentado horarios y rutas actualizados para mejorar accesibilidad, con nuevas conexiones y más servicio nocturno. Aunque algunos estudiantes acogen con satisfacción los cambios, otros expresan su preocupación por el servicio nocturno y la frecuencia de los autobuses.

TigerTransit ha presentado horarios y rutas actualizados para mejorar accesibilidad, con nuevas conexiones y más servicio nocturno. Aunque algunos estudiantes acogen con satisfacción los cambios, otros expresan su preocupación por el servicio nocturno y la frecuencia de los autobuses.

The 2026–27 academic year will feature changes due to later Labor Day

The 2026–27 academic calendar will feature changes, including a Wednesday start date, a delayed fall break, and a shift in the Thanksgiving week schedule.

The 2026–27 academic calendar will feature changes, including a Wednesday start date, a delayed fall break, and a shift in the Thanksgiving week schedule.

TigerTransit tweaks hours and routes for new academic year

TigerTransit has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

TigerTransit at Princeton University has updated its bus routes and hours, enhancing accessibility with new connections and expanded evening service. While some graduate students welcome the changes, some express concerns about late-night service and bus frequency.

Eight years ago, Princeton released a campus plan for 2026. Here’s what’s been completed — and hasn’t

The Daily Princetonian looked back on the 2026 Campus Plan, published eight years ago, as nearly all major aspects are complete and operational.

The Daily Princetonian looked back on the 2026 Campus Plan, published eight years ago, as nearly all major aspects are complete and operational.