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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

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
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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 | July 13

“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 | May 23

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 | April 14

Alumni flock back to campus for Alumni Day 2025

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Alumni flock back to campus for Alumni Day 2025

Luke Grippo and Nikki Han

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

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

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

Sena Chang

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

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

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

Clara Docherty and Nikki Han

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

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

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

Vitus Larrieu

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

Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

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Trump picks Stephen Feinberg ’82 for Deputy Secretary of Defense

Sena Chang

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

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

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

Sena Chang

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 | 12/12/2024

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

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

Eojin Park

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 | 12/02/2024

Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

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Trump names Will Scharf ’08 as White House staff secretary

Vivien Wong

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 | 11/26/2024

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