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Alumni flock back to campus for Alumni Day 2025

Alumni Day 2025 had the highest attendance in history. The day included an awards ceremony in the morning, a luncheon with updates on the Art Museum, and a closing reception in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni.

Alumni Day 2025 had the highest attendance in history. The day included an awards ceremony in the morning, a luncheon with updates on the Art Museum, and a closing reception in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni.

NEWS | February 24

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Kagan ’81 speaks on college days, workings of Supreme Court in Alumni Day event

In a packed Richardson Auditorium, Kagan addressed topics including the current state of the Supreme Court, her favorite case, and her time at The Daily Princetonian.

In a packed Richardson Auditorium, Kagan addressed topics including the current state of the Supreme Court, her favorite case, and her time at The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | February 22

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Judge Dale E. Ho ’99, judge in Eric Adams corruption case, was ‘a great talent’ in theater and philosophy

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99 presided over a hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the corruption case against Eric Adams.

Judge Dale E. Ho ’99 presided over a hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the corruption case against Eric Adams.

NEWS | February 21

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Trump pardons Larry Giberson ’23 alongside most Jan. 6 rioters

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

On Jan. 20, Larry Giberson ’23 was pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, along with roughly 1,500 other rioters in a bulk executive action by President Donald Trump. Giberson was initially charged in March 2023 with six violations of the U.S. Code, and pled guilty to one count of civil disorder in November 2023.

NEWS | January 24

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Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate billionaire Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense. Feinberg has donated nearly $1.5 million to pro-Trump political action committees and has chaired on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

NEWS | January 3

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J.D. Vance’s chief of staff Jacob Reses ’13, a ‘very considerate’ intellectual at Princeton

The ‘Prince’ spoke with people who knew Jacob Reses ’13, who matriculated at Princeton as a Democrat and now serves as Republican Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s chief of staff.

The ‘Prince’ spoke with people who knew Jacob Reses ’13, who matriculated at Princeton as a Democrat and now serves as Republican Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s chief of staff.

NEWS | December 12

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell ’75 selected as Princeton’s Baccalaureate Speaker

The University announced on Nov. 26 that Jerome Powell ’75, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, would be the Baccalaureate speaker for the Class of 2025.

The University announced on Nov. 26 that Jerome Powell ’75, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, would be the Baccalaureate speaker for the Class of 2025.

NEWS | December 2

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Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

On Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.

On Nov. 16, President-elect Donald Trump named Will Scharf ’08, one of his personal attorneys, as White House staff secretary. During his time at Princeton, Scharf was involved with the Center for Jewish Life and Chabad, served as president of Charter Club and the Interclub Council, and made an unsuccessful bid for USG president.

NEWS | November 26

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George Whitesides ’96 wins House seat, flipping California’s 27th District blue

George Whitesides ’96 won his election to the House of Representatives for California’s 27th District. His win flips the seat to the Democrats in a close race for the House majority.

George Whitesides ’96 won his election to the House of Representatives for California’s 27th District. His win flips the seat to the Democrats in a close race for the House majority.

NEWS | November 13

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Pennsylvania Senate seat called for David McCormick GS ’94 ’96, riding red wave

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

Republican David McCormick GS ’94 ’96 defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Bob Casey on Nov. 7 according to an AP election call, bolstering the Republican majority in the Senate with a flipped seat in Pennsylvania. McCormick led the race by only 0.5 percent, or 30,000 votes, as of Thursday night.

NEWS | November 8

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Alleged art smuggler Edoardo Almagià ’73 charged with conspiracy, fraud

Art dealer Edoardo Almagià ’73 was recently the subject of an arrest warrant, having been charged with conspiracy and fraud. Almagià has had previous transactions with the Princeton University Art Museum.

Art dealer Edoardo Almagià ’73 was recently the subject of an arrest warrant, having been charged with conspiracy and fraud. Almagià has had previous transactions with the Princeton University Art Museum.

NEWS | November 4

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‘Deeply intellectual’ and ‘curious about the world’: Remembering Joe Schein’s 109-year life

Doctor Joseph Schein ’37, Princeton’s then-oldest alum, passed away on May 24 at 109 years old. He was a pioneer for Jewish life on campus, and he later pursued a career in medicine. He was an active member at Princeton, participating regularly in Reunions, until he passed away.

Doctor Joseph Schein ’37, Princeton’s then-oldest alum, passed away on May 24 at 109 years old. He was a pioneer for Jewish life on campus, and he later pursued a career in medicine. He was an active member at Princeton, participating regularly in Reunions, until he passed away.

NEWS | October 24

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LGBTQ+ alumni discuss progress and persisting challenges with diversity in Athletics

At the LGBTQ+ alumni conference over the weekend, former athletes discussed potential University policy changes that would enhance inclusivity. The panel also addressed transgender athletes in collegiate athletics.

At the LGBTQ+ alumni conference over the weekend, former athletes discussed potential University policy changes that would enhance inclusivity. The panel also addressed transgender athletes in collegiate athletics.

NEWS | September 23

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Eisgruber, Rexford discuss progress, challenges remaining for LGBTQ+ Princetonians

“Princeton University is stronger because of you, because you are coming back, because you are here,” Eisgruber told attendees at a session of this weekend’s conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

“Princeton University is stronger because of you, because you are coming back, because you are here,” Eisgruber told attendees at a session of this weekend’s conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

NEWS | September 23

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Princeton hosts memorial service to honor LGBTQ+ community members

Over 100 alumni, faculty, and students convened in the University Chapel on Friday to pay tribute to LGBTQ+ members of the Princeton community who have passed away. The memorial was part of a three-day conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

Over 100 alumni, faculty, and students convened in the University Chapel on Friday to pay tribute to LGBTQ+ members of the Princeton community who have passed away. The memorial was part of a three-day conference honoring LGBTQ+ alumni.

NEWS | September 23

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‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

NEWS | August 4