When the University is developing programs that may have an impact on the surrounding area, it strives to include the community in an open, engaged way. The community can follow some projects, such as the updating of the campus plan and the creation of a new arts and transit neighborhood, on related websites, while also checking the University websites below for news and information on other matters.
- The 2026 Princeton University Campus Plan, a multi-year planning effort that will guide the evolution of the campus from 2016 through 2026 and beyond.
- The 2023 Strategic Planning Framework that identifies key goals and major priorities for the University and that will serve as a guide for allocating University resources and prioritizing new initiatives.
- The Facilities organization provides information about current construction projects that are underway on campus.
- The annual Princeton Profile, provides a wide-array of facts, figures and useful information about Princeton University.
Recent News
The July edition of Regional Roar, a monthly newsletter published by the Princeton University Office of Community and Regional Affairs for regional thought leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders, is now available. Regional Roar offers updates about forward-looking perspectives, innovation,…
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory unveils a machine with unmatched capabilities to explore the phenomenon known as magnetic reconnection
In a season that opens June 12, Princeton Summer Theater is producing a trio of mainstage shows — a musical adaptation of “The Bridges of Madison County,” a whodunit called “The Game’s Afoot” and “Frankenstein.” The 2025 season will also debut a new cabaret event and continues PST’s popular children’s programming with a kid-friendly adaptation of the Greek epic “The Odyssey.”
Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP) helps neighbors find stability through programs aimed at addressing housing insecurity.
The non-profit organization provides rental and security deposit assistance, transitional housing, and connections to vital community resources. HIP services are available to Princeton and Greater Mercer…
Liat Krawczyk, a former senior adviser on the CHIPS for America strategy team at the U.S. Department of Commerce, has been named the inaugural executive director of the NJ AI Hub, which brings together academia, government and industry to foster innovation in artificial intelligence in New Jersey. Her appointment will take effect June 16.…
This spring, the University’s Meadows Neighborhood flourished as a hub of activity at new athletic, recreational and residential facilities, making the tree-lined, mixed-use community near Lake Carnegie a welcome addition to Princeton’s campus.
Set across 85 acres, the neighborhood was built on lands the University has owned for more than…
In a 1963 wide-ranging feature published in LIFE magazine, James Baldwin praised the virtues of reading.
“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read,” said the influential American writer. “It was Dostoevsky and Dickens who taught me that the things that tormented me most were…
Princeton University has announced the names of the four outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers chosen to be honored at its 2025 Commencement on Tuesday, May 27.
This year’s recipients of the Princeton Prize for Distinguished Secondary School Teaching are Davine Floy of the Newark School of Data Science and Information…
The fourth annual Princeton Porchfest united the University and residents from the local community in a walkable feast of music on April 26. Presented by the Arts Council of Princeton, the free festival served as an all-day showcase of local talent across 15 porches in town and at Maclean House on campus.
New offerings this year included…
PUC Kicks off the Academic Year with Focus on Access, Service, and Campus Engagement
As Princeton University Concerts (“PUC”) opened its 2024-25 Season, the series offered unique opportunities for refugee families, low-income community members from the Princeton and Trenton areas, Princeton University students and professors, and neurodiverse audiences to engage with live music.
PUC Director Marna Seltzer remarks, “I find myself reflecting on how, from Princeton University Concerts’ inception in 1894, our mission has been centered on access—bringing world-class musicians from all over the world to Princeton and making their music accessible to everyone. Those words are literally in the original deed of the gift that started PUC. It feels like our founders would be proud that 131 years later we are still adding new ways for people to join our community of music lovers.”
I hope you'll click here to read more about how we have kicked off our season with a focus on access, service, and campus engagement.