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The Fraud

The Fraud

nassauweekly.com — On May 13, 2026, Princeton alumnus Ford Graham '86 was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for orchestrating three investment schemes. His criminal charges only scratch the surface.

A's Are Rising at Princeton, With No Changes in Sight

A's Are Rising at Princeton, With No Changes in Sight

Princeton Alumni Weekly — Two-thirds of Princeton course grades are in the A range, according to the most recent annual Undergraduate Grading Report, published in December. While several peer institutions have recently faced scrutiny for climbing GPAs — including Harvard, where flat A’s dropped from 60% to 53% in the fall semester after instructors were urged to curb grade inflation — Princeton has largely stayed out of the spotlight. But the numbers show that the University is no exception to trends elsewhere.

What's Foul and Fair When Students Use AI?

What's Foul and Fair When Students Use AI?

Princeton Alumni Weekly — Professors and undergrads reflect on the challenges of regulating technology's role in coursework

Ukraine's Exiled Mothers Brace for Tomorrow - Transitions

Ukraine's Exiled Mothers Brace for Tomorrow - Transitions

Transitions — Most are working and paying taxes. Yet hundreds of thousands of women given refuge in Czechia must deal with public distrust and a shrinking pool of state aid.

What Roman Sheremeta Wants You to Understand About Ukraine - Transitions

What Roman Sheremeta Wants You to Understand About Ukraine - Transitions

Transitions — Through social media, as well as his academic and NGO work, a Ukrainian-American professor has become one of the most visible defenders of the country on the internet.

Humanities Are Alive and Well at Princeton. So Where Are the Humanities Majors?

Humanities Are Alive and Well at Princeton. So Where Are the Humanities Majors?

Princeton Alumni Weekly —

The Trial - Nassau Weekly

The Trial - Nassau Weekly

nassauweekly.com — In February, David Piegaro '25 stood trial for allegedly assaulting a police officer during last year's encampment. Can we know what truly happened?

On Campus, the Israel Divestment Struggle is in Limbo - Nassau Weekly

On Campus, the Israel Divestment Struggle is in Limbo - Nassau Weekly

nassauweekly.com — On September 30, 2024, during a Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) meeting, two dozen pro-Palestine protesters gathered off to the side

I agree, a little, sometimes - Nassau Weekly

I agree, a little, sometimes - Nassau Weekly

nassauweekly.com — I learned the Russian alphabet in the Helsinki airport on my way to Estonia. After listening to the Duolingo owl read through the unfamiliar letters two or three times, I attempted to pronounce “Hello” — Здравствуйте — under my breath, conscious that the silent, stony-faced Finns in my vicinity would side-eye me if my clumsy utterances were audible.

Debate Rages Over Central Park Horses

Debate Rages Over Central Park Horses

Our Town (New York City, NY) — Last month, Queens Council Member Robert Holden introduced a bill that would replace the 68 horse carriages in Central Park with 68 electric carriages by June 1...

'Theater is a Unifier'

'Theater is a Unifier'

Our Town (New York City, NY) — "Magical, energetic, and dynamic" were the first words that came to mind for both Susane Lee and Nicholas Martin-Smith when describing the north end of Riversid...

Swing at Schurz and Jazz in July: The UES Summer Music Scene

Swing at Schurz and Jazz in July: The UES Summer Music Scene

Our Town (New York City, NY) — Upper East Side music lovers are in luck. This month, two music groups will be making their return to the neighborhood. Steve Shaiman and Swingtime Big Band wil...