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Nikki Han


Images of Aristotle, Egyptian hieroglyphs, the cover of Fahrenheit 451, and a map are on the screens of devices on a wooden table.

The future of humanities teaching in the AI age, according to Princeton professors

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.

Some professors are outright banning AI, turning assessments that used to be papers into in-class exams. Others are trying to work alongside AI, asking students to be transparent when they have used AI in research and writing. Others still are encouraging AI use and embracing its potential. And yet, they all expressed fears that AI could deeply impact critical thinking and writing.


The back of a stone building featuring large windows and a balcony, surrounded by grass.

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.


A brick building with large glass doors, the Princeton Public Library sign above, and a café sign on the side.

Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.


Sign reading “The School of Music of Rider University Westminster Choir College.”

Princeton renews licenses of several arts groups hosted in Westminster Choir College

In a meeting on Aug. 25, the Princeton Council approved several resolutions to continue to host several arts groups in the recently acquired Westminster Choir College campus.

In a meeting on Aug. 25, the Princeton Council approved several resolutions to continue to host several arts groups in the recently acquired Westminster Choir College campus.


Puerta de madera sobre piedra gris, edificio gótico con vegetación creciendo en sus paredes.

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

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.


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GSG approves audit, delays budget approval after ‘insufferable’ meeting

The final Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting for the semester lasted more than an hour and a half when discussions over the proposed budget for the next year and a proposed Student Life Fee of $100 turned controversial.

The final Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting for the semester lasted more than an hour and a half when discussions over the proposed budget for the next year and a proposed Student Life Fee of $100 turned controversial.


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

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.


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Senior lecturers, University lecturers, professors of the practice now eligible for emeritus status

Faculty voted to transfer emeritus status to Senior Lecturers, University Lecturers, and Professors of the Practice when they retire at the Faculty Meeting on April 7. 

Faculty voted to transfer emeritus status to Senior Lecturers, University Lecturers, and Professors of the Practice when they retire at the Faculty Meeting on April 7.


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Faculty approve four new minors, including Native American and Indigenous Studies

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 

Princeton’s faculty have approved the introduction of a new minor in Native American and Indigenous studies along with three other minors in American Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Quantitative and Computational Biology. The NAIS minor comes amid a push to support Indigenous scholarship by the University and years of student advocacy for the same. 


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