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Senate investigation led by Ted Cruz ’92 targets $2.4 million in Princeton research grants

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Senate investigation led by Ted Cruz ’92 targets $2.4 million in Princeton research grants

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo
| NEWS | 1 day ago

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-TX), published a database flagging over 3,400 federal grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris Administration for funding “woke DEI” projects.

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz ’92 (R-TX), published a database flagging over 3,400 federal grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris Administration for funding “woke DEI” projects.

Princeton scientists, researchers scramble to preserve datasets amid federal data wipe

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Princeton scientists, researchers scramble to preserve datasets amid federal data wipe

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo
| NEWS | 4 days ago

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

On Feb. 3, thousands of federal web pages containing health guidelines, census reports, and climate data were taken offline, raising concerns within Princeton’s research community.

SPIA continues domestic, international trips among some Trump administration concerns

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SPIA continues domestic, international trips among some Trump administration concerns

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo
| NEWS | February 14

Trips in the School of Public and International Affairs are continuing despite concerns that the Trump administration may impact international and domestic trips.

Trips in the School of Public and International Affairs are continuing despite concerns that the Trump administration may impact international and domestic trips.

Postdoc union organizers brace for ‘aggressive’ Trump administration policies

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Postdoc union organizers brace for ‘aggressive’ Trump administration policies

Sena Chang, Meghana Veldhuis, and Nikki Han
| NEWS | February 12

On Jan. 27, Trump fired two members of the five-person National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which requires a three-member quorum to decide cases and is currently paralyzed. The Daily Princetonian spoke with two postdoc union organizers about their perspectives on the new administration’s policies and outlook on unions.

On Jan. 27, Trump fired two members of the five-person National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which requires a three-member quorum to decide cases and is currently paralyzed. The Daily Princetonian spoke with two postdoc union organizers about their perspectives on the new administration’s policies and outlook on unions.

NIH slashes research funding for overhead costs, sparking worry among Princeton scientists

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NIH slashes research funding for overhead costs, sparking worry among Princeton scientists

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo
| NEWS | February 10

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a directive limiting the portion of grant funds allocated for overhead costs. The cap was set at 15 percent; as of July 2024, Princeton’s indirect cost rate stood at 64 percent. 

‘Devastating’ and ‘shocking’: What Princeton stands to lose from Trump’s science freeze

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‘Devastating’ and ‘shocking’: What Princeton stands to lose from Trump’s science freeze

Sena Chang
| NEWS | February 6

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the ‘Prince’ spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

As the Trump administration continues changing federal research and funding guidelines, the 'Prince' spoke to professors and students to understand the possible impacts.

New spring courses bring specialized, fresh perspectives on understanding today’s world

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New spring courses bring specialized, fresh perspectives on understanding today’s world

Sena Chang
| NEWS | January 31

This spring semester, the University introduced 186 new undergraduate courses, many of which delve deeply into highly-specialized subjects, from observational astronomy to African mythology to psychedelics and plant intelligence. The number of new courses offered this spring has increased compared to the fall semester, which saw fewer than 140 new classes.

This spring semester, the University introduced 186 new undergraduate courses, many of which delve deeply into highly-specialized subjects, from observational astronomy to African mythology to psychedelics and plant intelligence. The number of new courses offered this spring has increased compared to the fall semester, which saw fewer than 140 new classes.

Pro-Palestine activists rally for divestment on the first day of classes

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Pro-Palestine activists rally for divestment on the first day of classes

Sena Chang and Vivien Wong
| NEWS | January 27

Pro-Palestine activists rallied on Jan. 27 in front of the Friend Center hoping to build off the momentum of the November referendum which called for University divest in its endowment from companies involved in weapons manufacturing.

Pro-Palestine activists rallied on Jan. 27 in front of the Friend Center hoping to build off the momentum of the November referendum which called for University divest in its endowment from companies involved in weapons manufacturing.

From Princeton to the Pentagon: The many faces of Pete Hegseth ’03

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From Princeton to the Pentagon: The many faces of Pete Hegseth ’03

Sena Chang
| FEATURES | January 24

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian.

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian. Now, as the U.S. Senate is moving toward approving Hegseth as Secretary of Defense amid an onslaught of allegations about his personal conduct, The Daily Princetonian spoke with those who knew Hegseth as a student to learn more about his character and how the nominee has changed over time.

Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

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Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

Sena Chang
| NEWS | January 3

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

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