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Trump picks Will Scharf ’08 as new White House counsel

Trump picks Will Scharf ’08 as new White House counsel

Sena Chang and Oliver Wu
| August 10
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Scharf will enter the new position on Sept. 1, Trump announced in a social media post. While at Princeton, Scharf was the Charter Club and Interclub Council president, ran unsuccessfully for Undergraduate Student Government president, and was active in Jewish groups and conservative organizations.

Scharf will enter the new position on Sept. 1, Trump announced in a social media post. While at Princeton, Scharf was the Charter Club and Interclub Council president, ran unsuccessfully for Undergraduate Student Government president, and was active in Jewish groups and conservative organizations.

Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

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Alumni day draws over 1,000, marking Alumni Association’s bicentennial

Clara Docherty and Leela Hensler

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

At Alumni Day, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Princeton University Alumni Association, more than 1,000 alumni returned to campus for awards, remembrance, and reflection on Princeton’s traditions, service, and recent renovations.

NEWS | February 24

USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

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USG and alumni campaign ‘One Too Many’ to propose mental health policy with student feedback

Gus Vogel

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

The Undergraduate Student Government Mental Health Committee and the Princeton Alumni Mental Health Coalition are writing a letter to the University with mental health policy proposals after soliciting student feedback. 

NEWS | February 24

Many Epstein files have been released — and two Princeton alumni have legal connections

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Many Epstein files have been released — and two Princeton alumni have legal connections

Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian looked into the Epstein Files and found and spoke to two University alumni who have legal connections to the late New York financier and convicted sex offender.

The Daily Princetonian looked into the Epstein Files and found and spoke to two University alumni who have legal connections to the late New York financier and convicted sex offender.

NEWS | January 13

Se han publicado muchos archivos de Epstein — y dos exalumnos de Princeton tienen vínculos legales

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Se han publicado muchos archivos de Epstein — y dos exalumnos de Princeton tienen vínculos legales

El Daily Princetonian investigó los archivos de Epstein y encontró y conversó con dos exalumnos con conexiones legales al fallecido financiero y condenado delincuente sexual.

El Daily Princetonian investigó los archivos de Epstein y encontró y conversó con dos exalumnos con conexiones legales al fallecido financiero y condenado delincuente sexual.

NEWS | January 13

Thomas Emens ’25, MPA ’29, elected as mayor of Jamesburg following special election

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Thomas Emens ’25, MPA ’29, elected as mayor of Jamesburg following special election

Hayk Yengibaryan

Emens — who ran on the slogan “Progress for Jamesburg” — was elected alongside Borough councilmember Samantha Rampacek, Jamesburg resident Tracey Madigan, and resident James Kozee. 

Emens — who ran on the slogan “Progress for Jamesburg” — was elected alongside Borough councilmember Samantha Rampacek, Jamesburg resident Tracey Madigan, and resident James Kozee. 

NEWS | November 7
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Two Princeton alumni honored as 2025 MacArthur Fellows

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Two Princeton alumni honored as 2025 MacArthur Fellows

Daphne Lewis

Two Princeton alumni, Nabarun Dasgupta ’00 and Sébastien Philippe GS ’18, have been named 2025 MacArthur Fellows for their work in health policy and peace and international security, respectively.

Two Princeton alumni, Nabarun Dasgupta ’00 and Sébastien Philippe GS ’18, have been named 2025 MacArthur Fellows for their work in health policy and peace and international security, respectively.

NEWS | October 31

David Piegaro ’25 sues Princeton and PSafe head, alleging retaliation for Clio incident

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David Piegaro ’25 sues Princeton and PSafe head, alleging retaliation for Clio incident

Cynthia Torres

Nearly 18 months after tumbling down the steps of Whig Hall after an altercation with Department of Public Safety head Kenneth Strother during Princeton’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ David Piegaro ’25 is suing Princeton University and the department chief over the incident.

Nearly 18 months after tumbling down the steps of Whig Hall after an altercation with Department of Public Safety head Kenneth Strother during Princeton’s ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ David Piegaro ’25 is suing Princeton University and the department chief over the incident.

NEWS | August 27

Head of DC comics among eight alumni elected to 2025–2026 Board of Trustees

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Head of DC comics among eight alumni elected to 2025–2026 Board of Trustees

Vitus Larrieu

Eight alumni have been selected to join the Board of Trustees from July 1, including president, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC Comics Jim Lee. Six former trustees ended their terms on June 30, increasing the total number of trustees to 39.

Eight alumni have been selected to join the Board of Trustees from July 1, including president, publisher, and chief creative officer of DC Comics Jim Lee. Six former trustees ended their terms on June 30, increasing the total number of trustees to 39.

NEWS | 07/13/2025

“Open, monetizable, and loyal”: A company co–founded by a Princeton professor is breaking into AI with a new business model

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“Open, monetizable, and loyal”: A company co–founded by a Princeton professor is breaking into AI with a new business model

Hayk Yengibaryan

A Princeton professor and alumni contributors co-founded Sentient and raised $85 million to build an open, community-driven AI ecosystem featuring the “open, monetizable, and loyal” standard, global hackathons, and a vibrant developer network.

A Princeton professor and alumni contributors co-founded Sentient and raised $85 million to build an open, community-driven AI ecosystem featuring the “open, monetizable, and loyal” standard, global hackathons, and a vibrant developer network.

FEATURES | 05/23/2025

Associate Justice Sotomayor visits campus for conversation with Eisgruber, unveiling of new hall

President Christopher Eisgruber and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor sit in the center of a stage in grey chairs. The backdrop behind them has a pattern of the Princeton University shield.

Associate Justice Sotomayor visits campus for conversation with Eisgruber, unveiling of new hall

Justus Wilhoit and Leela Hensler

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 visited campus on Friday for a talk with Eisgruber and the unveiling of Sonia Sotomayor Hall. She spoke on her experience at Princeton and her life as a Supreme Court Justice.

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 visited campus on Friday for a talk with Eisgruber and the unveiling of Sonia Sotomayor Hall. She spoke on her experience at Princeton and her life as a Supreme Court Justice.

NEWS | 04/14/2025

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