Alumni

Princeton settles out of court with former grad student held in Iran

Princeton settles out of court with former grad student held in Iran

Olivia Sanchez and Bridget O'Neill

On Aug. 1, the University settled a lawsuit filed by Xiyue Wang and his wife Hua Qu GS ’21. Wang was detained in Iran for three years, after having traveled there for research. He alleged "irreparable harm" resulting from the University's "reckless willful, wanton, and grossly negligent acts."

On Aug. 1, the University settled a lawsuit filed by Xiyue Wang and his wife Hua Qu GS ’21. Wang was detained in Iran for three years, after having traveled there for research. He alleged "irreparable harm" resulting from the University's "reckless willful, wanton, and grossly negligent acts."

NEWS | September 19

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Prominent AI fairness advocates among Princeton AI luminaries

Prominent AI fairness advocates among Princeton AI luminaries

Amy Ciceu

University computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, graduate student at the Center for Information Technology Policy Sayash Kapoor, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei GS ’11, Stanford computer science professor Dr. Fei-Fei Li ’99, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt ’76 have all been honored as among 100 of the most influential individuals shaping the developments and dialogue surrounding AI.

University computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, graduate student at the Center for Information Technology Policy Sayash Kapoor, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei GS ’11, Stanford computer science professor Dr. Fei-Fei Li ’99, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt ’76 have all been honored as among 100 of the most influential individuals shaping the developments and dialogue surrounding AI.

NEWS | September 15

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Giberson ’23 pleads guilty to civil disorder in connection to Capitol riot

Giberson ’23 pleads guilty to civil disorder in connection to Capitol riot

Annie Rupertus and Lia Opperman

Recent graduate Larry Giberson was charged in March with six counts of civil disorder, and originally pleaded not guilty in April. He will receive his sentence in November.

Recent graduate Larry Giberson was charged in March with six counts of civil disorder, and originally pleaded not guilty in April. He will receive his sentence in November.

NEWS | July 31

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Princeton grad’s AI detection start-up launches, builds features to address false positives

Princeton grad’s AI detection start-up launches, builds features to address false positives

Amy Ciceu

GPTZero, created by Edward Tian ’23 out of a senior thesis project, is designed to distinguish between human and AI-written text. Since his initial version went viral last winter, large language models like ChatGPT have progressed. Tian, along with fellow Princeton graduates and current undergraduates, have been working to continuously improve GPTZero’s features in response.

GPTZero, created by Edward Tian ’23 out of a senior thesis project, is designed to distinguish between human and AI-written text. Since his initial version went viral last winter, large language models like ChatGPT have progressed. Tian, along with fellow Princeton graduates and current undergraduates, have been working to continuously improve GPTZero’s features in response.

NEWS | July 27

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Stockton Rush ’84 lost at sea in the Titan submersible as the operation’s CEO

Stockton Rush ’84 lost at sea in the Titan submersible as the operation’s CEO

Charlie Roth

Stockton Rush ’84 graduated with a B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Stockton Rush ’84 graduated with a B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

NEWS | June 22

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50 years of coeducation: in the words of the women of the Class of 1973

50 years of coeducation: in the words of the women of the Class of 1973

Lia Opperman and Louisa Gheorghita

Six women from the Class of 1973 spoke with the ‘Prince’ on being a part of the first four-year class of women at the University and reflected on their generally positive experience as students. 

Six women from the Class of 1973 spoke with the ‘Prince’ on being a part of the first four-year class of women at the University and reflected on their generally positive experience as students.

NEWS | May 25

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Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Sandeep Mangat

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

NEWS | May 13

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An eternal optimist: pro-tennis player Matija Pecotić ’13 makes a comeback at the Delray Beach Open

An eternal optimist: pro-tennis player Matija Pecotić ’13 makes a comeback at the Delray Beach Open

Cole Keller and Zoë Scheske

“I’ve always had this question inside of like, how far can I keep taking this,” said Matija Pecotić ’13, who at 33 years old defeated former top-ten singles player, Jack Sock, at the Delray Beach Open in his first-ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) main draw match. 

“I’ve always had this question inside of like, how far can I keep taking this,” said Matija Pecotić ’13, who at 33 years old defeated former top-ten singles player, Jack Sock, at the Delray Beach Open in his first-ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) main draw match. 

SPORTS | February 21

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Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Jesse Marsch ’96 deal with Southampton falls apart

Hayk Yengibaryan

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

“The club was only willing to offer him a short-term contract — Marsch was hoping for a longer one.”

SPORTS | February 15

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‘She’s one of the greatest ever to play in the Ivy League’: Bella Alarie ’20 retires from professional basketball

‘She’s one of the greatest ever to play in the Ivy League’: Bella Alarie ’20 retires from professional basketball

Isabel Rodrigues

“Though I will no longer be on the court, I look forward to this new period of my career as I explore opportunities on the business side of sports and the game I’ve always loved.” 

“Though I will no longer be on the court, I look forward to this new period of my career as I explore opportunities on the business side of sports and the game I’ve always loved.” 

SPORTS | February 7

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Jesse Marsch ’96 sacked as Leeds United head coach after a string of bad results

Jesse Marsch ’96 sacked as Leeds United head coach after a string of bad results

Hayk Yengibaryan

Marsch was relieved of his duties as Leeds United manager Monday morning. The club had not won a Premier League game since November and currently sits at 17th place in the table.

Marsch was relieved of his duties as Leeds United manager Monday morning. The club had not won a Premier League game since November and currently sits at 17th place in the table.

SPORTS | February 6

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Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

Sofia Pauca ’21 discusses her original documentary, family, and disability at Princeton premiere

Miriam Waldvogel

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

In the 80-minute documentary, Pauca shares the experiences of six families who have individuals with developmental disabilities, including her brother. 

NEWS | January 30

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Princeton alumni in Congress share thoughts on House speaker election

Princeton alumni in Congress share thoughts on House speaker election

Abby Leibowitz

Alumni in Congress react to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s historic 15-round election as Speaker of the House this month. Democrats Ivey and Krishnamoorthi described it as “dysfunction” within the Republican party, while Republicans Buck and Gallagher celebrated the vote as a sign of democracy in action.

Alumni in Congress react to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s historic 15-round election as Speaker of the House this month. Democrats Ivey and Krishnamoorthi described it as “dysfunction” within the Republican party, while Republicans Buck and Gallagher celebrated the vote as a sign of democracy in action. 

NEWS | January 29

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Dallas mayor discusses public service at SPIA event

Dallas mayor discusses public service at SPIA event

Abby Leibowitz

Eric Johnson GS ’03, who is the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, spoke at a Wintersession event about his career in public service and the lessons he takes from his SPIA education.

Eric Johnson GS ’03, who is the second-ever Black mayor of Dallas, spoke at a Wintersession event about his career in public service and the lessons he uses from his SPIA education.

NEWS | January 26

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Gen. Mark Milley ’80 discusses hockey, service, Capitol riots

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 discusses hockey, service, Capitol riots

Anna Salvatore and Cole Keller

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 sat down with the ‘Prince’ while he was on campus for the Hobey 100 weekend to talk about hockey, reflect on his time as a student at the University, and discuss the Jan. 6 riots and his obligations as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under erratic leadership. 

Gen. Mark Milley ’80 sat down with the ‘Prince’ while he was on campus for the Hobey 100 weekend to talk about hockey, reflect on his time as a student at the University, and discuss the Jan. 6 riots and his obligations as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under erratic leadership.

NEWS | January 12

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‘Meant to be’: Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returns to Princeton as the Executive Director of the CJL

‘Meant to be’: Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 returns to Princeton as the Executive Director of the CJL

Vasila Mirshamsova

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

When Rabbi Gil Steinlauf ’91 learned that the position of Executive Director of Princeton’s Center for Jewish Life (CJL) was open, he was “thunderstruck.” “We have an expression in Yiddish called bashert, which means ‘meant to be.’ And so I threw my hat in the ring,” he said. After serving as a pulpit rabbi for 25 years, this past July, Steinlauf returned to Princeton to take over as Executive Director of the CJL.

FEATURES | October 25

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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 | October 12

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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 | October 9

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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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