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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. 

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.

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.