Alumni

Hurricane Ian strikes Florida and Cuba, alumni residents react

Hurricane Ian strikes Florida and Cuba, alumni residents react

Hope Perry and Eden Teshome

Last week, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida and Cuba, clocking in as a Category 4 storm and bringing devastation and loss to many, including hundreds of Princeton alumni and their families. Read how the storm has affected University members and their reactions in today’s piece. 

Last week, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida and Cuba, clocking in as a Category 4 storm and bringing devastation and loss to many, including hundreds of Princeton alumni and their families. Read how the storm has affected University members and their reactions in today’s piece.

NEWS | 10/12/2022

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Alumni respond to Professor Emeritus Maitland Jones Jr.’s termination from NYU

Alumni respond to Professor Emeritus Maitland Jones Jr.’s termination from NYU

Julian Hartman-Sigall

“I could have made the course easier. I was pressured to do that,” Jones told the ‘Prince.’ “But I wouldn't do it.”

“I could have made the course easier. I was pressured to do that,” Jones told the ‘Prince.’ “But I wouldn't do it.”

NEWS | 10/09/2022

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Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Comedian Ilana Glazer performs stand up, talks comedy, identity, and success with Jordan Salama ’19

Sophie Glaser and Abby Leibowitz

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday night before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

Ilana Glazer performed a stand-up set for Princeton students and community members on Wednesday before moving to a conversation on comedy and more with recent alumnus Jordan Salama.

NEWS | 09/22/2022

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Former ‘Prince’ chairman Robert Ruxin ’76 passes away

Former ‘Prince’ chairman Robert Ruxin ’76 passes away

Allan Shen

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

NEWS | 08/02/2022

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‘Scars remain’: Princeton alumni in Highland Park reflect on a community forever changed

‘Scars remain’: Princeton alumni in Highland Park reflect on a community forever changed

Hope Perry and Eden Teshome

Several alumni living in the area who were present at the parade during the shooting discuss the effects and aftermath on the Highland Park community. 

Several alumni living in the area who were present at the parade during the shooting discuss the effects and aftermath on the Highland Park community. 

NEWS | 07/23/2022

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Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Princeton professors, alumni react to SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Lia Opperman and Isabel Yip

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton University alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

In a majority opinion penned by Princeton alumnus Justice Samuel Alito ’72, the Supreme Court held Friday that the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion. As news broke, many Princeton community members joined in the chorus of reproductive rights activists protesting the ruling across the nation, while some conservative alumni and professors lauded the decision.

NEWS | 06/24/2022

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Q&A with 2022 Baccalaureate speaker, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp ’89

Q&A with 2022 Baccalaureate speaker, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp ’89

Hope Perry

Kopp discussed her senior thesis, which formed the initial idea for Teach for America, as well as criticisms of the organization, with the ‘Prince.’

Kopp discussed her senior thesis, which formed the initial idea for Teach for America, as well as criticisms of the organization, with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | 05/29/2022

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On a 'post-Roe era': Princeton professors, alumni in Congress react to leaked SCOTUS opinion draft

On a 'post-Roe era': Princeton professors, alumni in Congress react to leaked SCOTUS opinion draft

Naomi Hess and Lia Opperman

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

As the nation grapples with the fallout of the leak, The Daily Princetonian spoke with professors in the history and politics departments and the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), as well as alumni serving in Congress, about their opinions on the draft leak.

NEWS | 05/12/2022

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Princeton student and alumna win 2022 Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism

Princeton student and alumna win 2022 Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism

Miguel Gracia-Zhang, Izzy Jacobson, and Lia Opperman

Jennifer Senior ’91 and Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, current Editor-in-Chief of the ‘Prince,’ were awarded the prize for 2022.

Jennifer Senior ’91 and Marie-Rose Sheinerman ’23, current Editor-in-Chief of the ‘Prince,’ were awarded the prize for 2022.

NEWS | 05/12/2022

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Max Véronneau ’19 signs one-year deal with the San Jose Sharks

Max Véronneau ’19 signs one-year deal with the San Jose Sharks

Ben Burns

Véronneau is coming off a highly productive season with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he was named the league’s Most Valuable Player. 

Véronneau is coming off a highly productive season with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he was named the league’s Most Valuable Player.

SPORTS | 04/19/2022

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'One step at a time': Andy LeRoux ’20 begins training for rowing Olympic trials

'One step at a time': Andy LeRoux ’20 begins training for rowing Olympic trials

Lizzie Evanko

Associate Sports Editor Lizzie Evanko catches up with Andy LeRoux ’20, former member of the men’s heavyweight crew team. LeRoux is currently training to qualify for World Championships in September and hopefully the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Associate Sports Editor Lizzie Evanko catches up with Andy LeRoux ’20, former member of the men’s heavyweight crew team. LeRoux is currently training to qualify for World Championships in September and hopefully the 2024 Paris Olympics.  

SPORTS | 04/06/2022

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Declan Farmer ’20, Team USA make history in Paralympic sled hockey gold medal win

Declan Farmer ’20, Team USA make history in Paralympic sled hockey gold medal win

Ben Burns

Farmer earns his third gold medal with the team as he leads the tournament in points. 

Farmer earns his third gold medal with the team as he leads the tournament in points. 

SPORTS | 03/16/2022

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Jesse Marsch ’96 hired as the manager of English Premier League squad Leeds United

Jesse Marsch ’96 hired as the manager of English Premier League squad Leeds United

Wilson Conn

Marsch becomes just the third American (and second Princeton graduate) ever to manage a Premier League team. 

Marsch becomes just the third American (and second Princeton graduate) ever to manage a Premier League team.

SPORTS | 03/03/2022

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Maria Ressa ’86 prevented from leaving the Philippines on her way to be honored at Princeton Alumni Day

Maria Ressa ’86 prevented from leaving the Philippines on her way to be honored at Princeton Alumni Day

Sidney Singer

Maria Ressa ’86 is scheduled to receive the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 19, and to speak at a panel hosted by the University’s Program in Journalism on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Maria Ressa ’86 is scheduled to receive the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton Alumni Day on Saturday, Feb. 19, and to speak at a panel hosted by the University’s Program in Journalism on Thursday, Feb. 17.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

Sam Kagan

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit.

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit. 

NEWS | 02/08/2022

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Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

Eisgruber talks COVID-19, DEI, residential expansion in annual State of the University address

Madeleine LeBeau

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.   

On Thursday, Feb. 3, President Eisgruber ’83 issued his annual State of the University letter and accompanying video, which addressed the University’s ongoing challenges with COVID-19, expansion of the University’s residential facilities, and efforts to increase the diversity of students and faculty.    

NEWS | 02/08/2022

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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 hired as the Minnesota Vikings’ new general manager

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 hired as the Minnesota Vikings’ new general manager

Ben Burns

On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 as their next general manager. Adofo-Mensah was one of eight candidates for the position. 

On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ’03 as their next general manager. Adofo-Mensah was one of eight candidates for the position. 

SPORTS | 01/27/2022

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University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel ’79 fired for inappropriate relationship

University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel ’79 fired for inappropriate relationship

Alexa Marsh

University of Michigan and Princeton Alumni ’79 Mark Schlissel was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. UMich’s Board of Regents released a 118-page document containing email communications between Schlissel and the subordinate.  

University of Michigan and Princeton Alumni ’79 Mark Schlissel was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. UMich’s Board of Regents released a 118-page document containing email communications between Schlissel and the subordinate.   

NEWS | 01/25/2022

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Three Princeton seniors and two alumni awarded Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing

Three Princeton seniors and two alumni awarded Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing

Bhoomika Chowdhary

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

The five Princetonians will join a cohort of 151 students at Tsinghua University in Beijing and will pursue a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs. The cohort includes students from 33 different countries and 106 universities.

NEWS | 12/23/2021

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Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis Johnson '93 talks future of Roe v. Wade at PSRJ event

Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis Johnson '93 talks future of Roe v. Wade at PSRJ event

Alexa Marsh and Alison Araten

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

Alexis McGill Johnson ’93, the CEO of Planned Parenthood, spoke at a Princeton Students for Reproductive Justice (PSRJ) event on Thursday about her background in activism, abortion law, and the role students can play in supporting reproductive rights.

NEWS | 12/16/2021

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