Princeton University recently announced the return of mandatory proctored in-person exams, ending a long-standing academic tradition that had existed for more than 133 years. The decision reflects broader concerns across higher education regarding academic integrity, artificial intelligence tools, remote testing reliability, and changing student behavior during examinations. Universities across the United States are increasingly reevaluating traditional honor-based systems as digital technology reshapes how students access information, complete assignments, and interact with educational content.