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- 1Princeton physics department reports mixed results from AI grading experiment▼Physics department concludes AI grading experiment, shares mixed results
The Princeton University physics department has concluded an experiment using artificial intelligence to grade student work and shared the results. Findings were mixed, pointing to both potential benefits and shortcomings in AI-assisted assessment. The outcome is likely to feed into wider campus and academic debates about how universities should use AI tools in teaching and evaluation.
- 2Princeton Review names colleges with best return on investment●These private and public colleges have the best return on investment, according to The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has released a ranking of private and public colleges offering the best return on investment, as reported by CNBC. The list highlights schools where graduates see the strongest financial payoff relative to tuition costs, a topic of growing interest as families weigh rising college prices against post-graduation earnings.
- 3Princeton Plasma Physics Lab contract extended amid AI research push▼PPPL contract extended amidst AI research ventures, concerns over facility management
The US Department of Energy has extended its contract for the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, a major federal fusion research facility operated by Princeton University. The extension comes as the lab pursues new artificial intelligence applications in plasma and fusion research, while some raise concerns about how the facility is being managed. The news highlights both the lab's growing role in AI-driven science and questions over its operational oversight.
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Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs has published its September 2026 round-up of accolades, recognizing honors, awards and professional distinctions earned by members of its faculty and research community. The update is part of the school's recurring series showcasing achievements in public policy, international affairs and related research fields. No details on specific awardees have been shared beyond the announcement itself.