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Eisgruber urges Class of 2029 to uphold scholarly rigor and university independence

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Eisgruber urges Class of 2029 to uphold scholarly rigor and university independence

Cynthia Torres

At Princeton’s annual opening exercises on Aug. 31, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 urged Princeton’s Class of 2029 to uphold honesty, rigor, and independence in scholarship, stressing freedom from political pressures.

At Princeton’s annual opening exercises on Aug. 31, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 urged Princeton’s Class of 2029 to uphold honesty, rigor, and independence in scholarship, stressing freedom from political pressures.

NEWS | September 3

Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

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Five percent of Class of 2029 identify as Black or African-American, lowest since 1968

Sena Chang

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

In the Class of 2029, 5 percent of students identified as Black or African American — the lowest share in many years, compared to the roughly seven to nine percent range in the past two decades. 

NEWS | 6 days ago

Princeton admitted 4.4 percent of applicants for Class of 2029

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Princeton admitted 4.4 percent of applicants for Class of 2029

Cynthia Torres and Nico David-Fox

The admission rate this year was 4.4 percent, down from 4.6 percent last year, and has not been publicized since the Class of 2025, the lowest ever at 4.38 percent.  

The admission rate this year was 4.4 percent, down from 4.6 percent last year, and has not been publicized since the Class of 2025, the lowest ever at 4.38 percent.  

NEWS | September 9

Amid budget cuts, University slashes hours across most library branches

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Amid budget cuts, University slashes hours across most library branches

Hannah Gabelnick

Princeton University Library has reduced hours at several branches this fall amid budget cuts, slashing late-night and weekend access and cutting student worker shifts.

Princeton University Library has reduced hours at several branches this fall amid budget cuts, slashing late-night and weekend access and cutting student worker shifts.

NEWS | September 4

U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints

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U. discontinues Wintersession, citing budget constraints

Hayk Yengibaryan

The University will discontinue the Office of Campus Engagement and Wintersession in September amid budget cuts, ending the six-year program that has offered winter session since 2021. 

The University will discontinue the Office of Campus Engagement and Wintersession in September amid budget cuts, ending the six-year program that has offered winter session since 2021. 

NEWS | August 14
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Princeton boosts financial aid despite potential budget cuts, new endowment tax

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Princeton boosts financial aid despite potential budget cuts, new endowment tax

Devon Rudolph

The financial aid increase comes amid a rocky financial picture for many elite universities, which are confronting the loss of research federal funding and an endowment tax passed by Congress in July. It could also reduce Princeton’s tuition-paying student population.

Princeton's recent announcement of a boosted financial aid program could allow the University to be exempt from the recently passed federal endowment tax.

NEWS | August 11

Andrew Houck ’00 will be new Dean of Engineering and Applied Science

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Andrew Houck ’00 will be new Dean of Engineering and Applied Science

Devon Rudolph

The Daily Princetonian spoke to Andrew Houck ’00, the new Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, about his commitment to rebuilding the deteriorating relationship between higher education and the federal government, as well as his goals of restoring the public's faith in the sciences.

The Daily Princetonian spoke to Andrew Houck ’00, the new Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, about his commitment to rebuilding the deteriorating relationship between higher education and the federal government, as well as his goals of restoring the public;s faith in the sciences.

NEWS | July 13

Preguntas Frecuentes Nuevas avisan a la comunidad sobre interacciones con Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas

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Preguntas Frecuentes Nuevas avisan a la comunidad sobre interacciones con Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas

Nico David-Fox and Caitlyn Tablada

En medio de la ofensiva del presidente Trump contra la inmigración, la Oficina de Equidad Institucional y Diversidad agregó nuevas preguntas frecuentes para asesorar a la comunidad universitaria sobre las interacciones con los oficiales del Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés).

En medio de la ofensiva del presidente Trump contra la inmigración, la Oficina de Equidad Institucional y Diversidad agregó nuevas preguntas frecuentes para asesorar a la comunidad universitaria sobre las interacciones con los oficiales del Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés).

NEWS | June 13

La Universidad pospone la publicación del presupuesto operativo total tras los recortes de financiación y asegura que respalda la ayuda financiera

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La Universidad pospone la publicación del presupuesto operativo total tras los recortes de financiación y asegura que respalda la ayuda financiera

Luke Grippo

En una reunión celebrada el fin de semana, el Consejo Directivo aprobó aumentos significativos en la ayuda financiera para estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado para el año académico 2025-26. Sin embargo, en este anuncio no se menciona el presupuesto operativo total de la Universidad.

En una reunión celebrada el fin de semana, el Consejo Directivo aprobó aumentos significativos en la ayuda financiera para estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado para el año académico 2025-26. Sin embargo, en este anuncio no se menciona el presupuesto operativo total de la Universidad.

NEWS | June 12

El profesorado vota para remover referencias a la acción afirmativa de la declaración de procedimientos y no discriminación

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El profesorado vota para remover referencias a la acción afirmativa de la declaración de procedimientos y no discriminación

Sena Chang and Nikki Han

En una reunión del 7 de abril, los miembros de la facultad votaron para aprobar una propuesta para eliminar las referencias a la acción afirmativa y otras sugerencias de trato preferencial basado en la raza de la Declaración de No Discriminación de la Universidad y las Reglas y Procedimientos de la Facultad.

En una reunión del 7 de abril, los miembros de la facultad votaron para aprobar una propuesta para eliminar las referencias a la acción afirmativa y otras sugerencias de trato preferencial basado en la raza de la Declaración de No Discriminación de la Universidad y las Reglas y Procedimientos de la Facultad.

NEWS | June 12

As endowment tax looms, Princeton asks departments to make plans for ‘permanent’ budget cuts, warns of potential layoffs

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As endowment tax looms, Princeton asks departments to make plans for ‘permanent’ budget cuts, warns of potential layoffs

Christopher Bao and Annie Rupertus

Princeton asked all departments and University units to prepare “separate plans for 5 percent and 10 percent permanent budget cuts to be phased in over the next three years in a memo sent Monday. Administrators warned of layoffs as the University prepares for a potential federal endowment tax, set to be debated in Congress later this week.

Princeton asked all departments and University units to prepare “separate plans for 5 percent and 10 percent permanent budget cuts to be phased in over the next three years in a memo sent Monday. Administrators warned of layoffs as the University prepares for a potential federal endowment tax, set to be debated in Congress later this week.

NEWS | May 12

CPUC discusses University policy changes and classroom scheduling in final meeting of academic year

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CPUC discusses University policy changes and classroom scheduling in final meeting of academic year

Cynthia Torres

Presentations included minor changes to Title IX policy, Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (ODUS) protest policies, and updates to the classroom scheduling process.

Presentations included minor changes to Title IX policy, Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (ODUS) protest policies, and updates to the classroom scheduling process.

NEWS | May 9

Letter from Provost reveals total operating budget, recommends shifts in spending

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Letter from Provost reveals total operating budget, recommends shifts in spending

Luke Grippo

The Princeton University Board of Trustees voted to approve the University operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, revealing the total to be $3.5 billion, with shifts in funding sources, allocation of funds, and a momentary hiring freeze.

The Princeton University Board of Trustees voted to approve the University operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, revealing the total to be $3.5 billion, with shifts in funding sources, allocation of funds, and a momentary hiring freeze.

NEWS | May 4

Princeton launches ‘Stand Up’ website, alumni newsletter in response to federal attacks

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Princeton launches ‘Stand Up’ website, alumni newsletter in response to federal attacks

Devon Rudolph

Princeton University released a statement announcing a new initiative called “Stand Up,” reaffirming the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic research funding, while criticizing the new presidential administration’s federal funding cuts.

Princeton University released a statement announcing a new initiative called “Stand Up,” reaffirming the University’s commitment to freedom of speech and academic research funding, while criticizing the new presidential administration’s federal funding cuts.

NEWS | May 2

Faculty pass proposal to prevent the issuance of faculty-wide political statements

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Faculty pass proposal to prevent the issuance of faculty-wide political statements

Nikki Han

Faculty members can no longer issue faculty-wide statements expressing certain political positions or beliefs and can only vote on actionable proposals, after a vote at the faculty meeting on April 28.

Faculty members can no longer issue faculty-wide statements expressing certain political positions or beliefs and can only vote on actionable proposals, after a vote at the faculty meeting on April 28.

NEWS | April 30

Three weeks after Trump cut Princeton’s funding, no demands have been publicly issued. Here’s what we know.

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Three weeks after Trump cut Princeton’s funding, no demands have been publicly issued. Here’s what we know.

Luke Grippo

Harvard and Columbia received lists of demands from the Trump administration days after their federal grants were paused. Princeton has still yet to receive any demands, yet the $210 million in federal funding paused on April 1 remains frozen.

Harvard and Columbia received lists of demands from the Trump administration days after their federal grants were paused. Princeton has still yet to receive any demands, yet the $210 million in federal funding paused on April 1 remains frozen.

NEWS | April 25

Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

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Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

Christopher Bao

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

NEWS | April 22

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