The James Madison Medal is presented annually by the University to a Graduate School alumnus with a distinguished career that has either advanced the cause of graduate education or displayed an outstanding record of public service.
Petraeus is currently the commander of U.S. Central Command, and he previously served as the commanding general in Iraq from January 2007 through September 2008. Last spring, he spoke at the University’s Baccalaureate ceremony.
The Woodrow Wilson Award, which will be awarded to Leach, is given annually to an undergraduate alumnus whose career embodies Wilson’s famous unofficial motto for Princeton, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service.”
Leach, a Republican, served in Congress from 1977 to 2007 and is currently the chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Asbestos removal work continues from prior summer in 1901-Laughlin Hall
Ben GoldstonAsbestos is currently being removed from 1901-Laughlin Hall as part of ongoing summer renovations. The dorm is vacant, and air quality tests have confirmed levels remain below EPA safety thresholds.
Asbestos is currently being removed from 1901-Laughlin Hall as part of ongoing summer renovations. The dorm is vacant, and air quality tests have confirmed levels remain below EPA safety thresholds.
Head of DC comics among eight alumni elected to 2025–2026 Board of Trustees
Vitus LarrieuEight 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.
Andrew Houck ’00 will be new Dean of Engineering and Applied Science
Devon RudolphThe Daily Princetonian spoke to Andrew Houck ’00, the new Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, about his commitment to rebuilding the deteriorating relationship between higher education and the federal government, as well as his goals of restoring the public's faith in the sciences.
The Daily Princetonian spoke to Andrew Houck ’00, the new Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, about his commitment to rebuilding the deteriorating relationship between higher education and the federal government, as well as his goals of restoring the public;s faith in the sciences.