Alumni

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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Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, named 2022 Baccalaureate speaker

Lia Opperman

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

After graduation, Kopp founded Teach For America, a non-profit organization that focuses on combating educational inequities. The idea came from her senior thesis, “A Plan and Argument for the Creation of a National Teacher Corps.”

NEWS | 11/23/2021

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Reunions 2022 set to occur in-person, on campus

Reunions 2022 set to occur in-person, on campus

Katherine Dailey

After two years of virtual Reunions, 2022 Reunions will return to an in-person and on-campus format. Kate Bellin ’02, President of the Class of 2002, which will be celebrating its 20th reunion this coming year, told The Daily Princetonian, she felt these Reunions might resemble “victory Reunions,” similar to those when soldiers returned from a war and attended Reunions for the first time.

After two years of virtual Reunions, 2022 Reunions will return to an in-person and on-campus format. Kate Bellin ’02, President of the Class of 2002, which will be celebrating its 20th reunion this coming year, told The Daily Princetonian, she felt these Reunions might resemble “victory Reunions,” similar to those when soldiers returned from a war and attended Reunions for the first time.

NEWS | 11/14/2021

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The PAW to remain independent despite changes to its relationship with the University

The PAW to remain independent despite changes to its relationship with the University

Anna Cornelissen

This most recent announcement comes a few months after a previous letter from Fisher was published in the July issue of the PAW, informing readers that the University planned to take on complete financial responsibility for the magazine without guaranteeing its continued editorial independence.

This most recent announcement comes a few months after a previous letter from Fisher was published in the July issue of the PAW, informing readers that the University planned to take on complete financial responsibility for the magazine without guaranteeing its continued editorial independence.

NEWS | 11/02/2021

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Princeton Club of New York defaults on mortgage

Princeton Club of New York defaults on mortgage

Sam Kagan and Lia Opperman

The Princeton Club of New York, which currently resides at 15 West 43rd Street in Manhattan, may lose its current building after losing most or all of its revenue for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Princeton Club of New York, which currently resides at 15 West 43rd Street in Manhattan, may lose its current building after losing most or all of its revenue for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NEWS | 10/27/2021

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Economics Nobel laureate Joshua Angrist GS ’89 discusses causal inference, his time at Princeton

Economics Nobel laureate Joshua Angrist GS ’89 discusses causal inference, his time at Princeton

Mahya Fazel-Zarandi

Joshua Angrist GS ’89 was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics. He won half of the prize jointly with Guido Imbens “for their methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.”

Joshua Angrist GS ’89 was awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics. He won half of the prize jointly with Guido Imbens “for their methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.” 

NEWS | 10/27/2021

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Lawrence Hamm ’78 leads police accountability demonstration in Princeton

Lawrence Hamm ’78 leads police accountability demonstration in Princeton

Charlie Roth and Sullivan Meyer

The protest was part of the Long March of Justice, a 67-mile march from Montclair, N.J. to Trenton advocating for police accountability.

The protest was part of the Long March of Justice, a 67-mile march from Montclair, N.J. to Trenton advocating for police accountability.

NEWS | 10/14/2021

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Nine Princeton alumni among Forbes 400 wealthiest list

Nine Princeton alumni among Forbes 400 wealthiest list

Katherine Dailey

This year’s edition of the annual Forbes 400 list, which was released on Oct. 5, lists the 400 wealthiest Americans. Nine of these 400 graduated from Princeton. 

This year’s edition of the annual Forbes 400 list, which was released on Oct. 5, lists the 400 wealthiest Americans. Nine of these 400 graduated from Princeton.  

NEWS | 10/14/2021

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Maria Ressa ’86 awarded 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Ressa ’86 awarded 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

She was awarded the prize with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov for their mutual “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.”

She was awarded the prize with Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov for their mutual “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.”

NEWS | 10/08/2021

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Two Princeton professors, two alumni appointed to serve on White House science committee

Two Princeton professors, two alumni appointed to serve on White House science committee

Sullivan Meyer and Melvi Agolli

The White House describes PCAST as “the sole body of external advisors charged with making science, technology, and innovation policy recommendations to the President and the White House.”

The White House describes PCAST as “the sole body of external advisors charged with making science, technology, and innovation policy recommendations to the President and the White House.” 

NEWS | 10/05/2021

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Q&A with Po-Shen Loh GS ’10, mathematics professor and COVID-19 app developer

Q&A with Po-Shen Loh GS ’10, mathematics professor and COVID-19 app developer

Allan Shen

In a video interview, Loh spoke with The Daily Princetonian about his unique teaching style, how math instruction in America might be improved, and NOVID, his pandemic-response app.

In a video interview, Loh spoke with The Daily Princetonian about his unique teaching style, how math instruction in America might be improved, and NOVID, his pandemic-response app.

NEWS | 09/23/2021

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Remembering the day the Towers fell

Remembering the day the Towers fell

Guest Contributors

In observance of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, The Prospect asked Princeton community members — students, faculty, staff, and alumni — to share brief personal reflections and anecdotes. Responses were edited for concision and clarity. 

In observance of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, The Prospect asked Princeton community members — students, faculty, staff, and alumni — to share brief personal reflections and anecdotes. Responses were edited for concision and clarity. 

THE PROSPECT | 09/12/2021

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On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

On 20th anniversary of 9/11, Princeton community gathers to honor alumni lost

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Community members gathered early Saturday to honor the 14 Princetonians whose lives were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

NEWS | 09/12/2021

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Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Andrew Bruck ’05 named Acting NJ Attorney General, marking LGBTQ+ milestone

Katherine Dailey

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

While at Princeton, Bruck was a student in the School of Public and International Affairs, at the time called the Woodrow Wilson School. As a senior, Bruck’s thesis advisor was now-President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, then a professor in SPIA and, starting in the middle of Bruck’s senior year, the University’s provost.

NEWS | 09/07/2021

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