On a Friday afternoon on Cannon Green, a central lawn on Princeton University’s campus, the Class of 2028 gathered to mark a formal step in their academic journey. Departmental banners in orange and black lined the space, with food stalls and clusters of students moving between them. For many, Declaration
On a Friday afternoon on Cannon Green, a central lawn on Princeton University’s campus, the Class of 2028 gathered to mark a formal step in their academic journey. Departmental banners in orange and black lined the space, with food stalls and clusters of students moving between them. For many, Declaration Day was a moment of closure after two years of exploration. For the university, it also offered a clear picture of changing academic choices. A shift away from computer science This year’s declarations point to a noticeable change. Computer science, long one of the most sought-after fields, has seen a sharp decline. According to data by The Daily Princetonian, the number of students pursuing computer science dropped significantly across both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Engineering tracks. The combined decline
