Alumni

‘We’re your alumni group’: A4P on supporting younger generations

‘We’re your alumni group’: A4P on supporting younger generations

Coco Gong

The Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), the largest alumni affinity group of the University, is utilizing its expansive network and channeling its efforts to support current students. Hosting inclusive events, breaking negative cultural paradigms, and advocating for the Asian community as a whole, A4P strives to be a guiding force for the generations to come.

The Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), the largest alumni affinity group of the University, is utilizing its expansive network and channeling its efforts to support current students. Hosting inclusive events, breaking negative cultural paradigms, and advocating for the Asian community as a whole, A4P strives to be a guiding force for the generations to come.

FEATURES | April 5

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Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 arrested for possession of child pornography

Miriam Waldvogel

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

On Friday, March 22, Princeton alum Trey Farmer ’93 was arrested for possession of child pornography. Farmer was active in a number of arts and alumni organizations.

NEWS | March 29

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Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

Ford Graham ’86 indicted on multiple charges of fraud

Christopher Bao

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

Ford Graham, a Princeton Class of 1986 alum and former Princeton resident, was indicted last Thursday on multiple charges of fraud. The 29-count indictment from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey, alleges Graham committed fraud, identity theft, and money laundering, among other allegations.

NEWS | March 28

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Leaving the House: Four of seven Princeton alumni serving as Congressmen will not seek reelection

Leaving the House: Four of seven Princeton alumni serving as Congressmen will not seek reelection

Charlie Roth

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the four U.S. Representatives — Reps. Ken Buck ’81 (R-CO), Mike Gallagher ’06 (R-WI), Derek Kilmer ’96 (D-WA), and John Sarbanes ’84 (D-MD) — to discuss their plans for the future and their time at Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian interviewed the four U.S. Representatives — Reps. Ken Buck ’81 (R-CO), Mike Gallagher ’06 (R-WI), Derek Kilmer ’96 (D-WA), and John Sarbanes ’84 (D-MD) — to discuss their plans for the future and their time at Princeton.

NEWS | March 25

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‘On a Gaza genocide’ event featuring Finkelstein GS ’87 draws hundreds

‘On a Gaza genocide’ event featuring Finkelstein GS ’87 draws hundreds

Miriam Waldvogel

On March 21, author Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 and journalist Chris Hedges gave a talk titled “On the Gaza Genocide" in McCosh Hall 50, drawing over 300 attendees. Finkelstein’s critical views towards Israel have drawn controversy over the years.

On March 21, author Norman Finkelstein GS ’87 and journalist Chris Hedges gave a talk titled “On the Gaza Genocide" in McCosh Hall 50, drawing over 300 attendees. Finkelstein’s critical views towards Israel have drawn controversy over the years.

NEWS | March 22

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‘Life is not always fair, especially for leaders’: former presidents, alumni say Gay resignation was reasonable

‘Life is not always fair, especially for leaders’: former presidents, alumni say Gay resignation was reasonable

Meghana Veldhuis

The ‘Prince’ spoke to three Princeton alumni who have served in top administrative roles at other universities, including as presidents. Their responses to Gay’s resignation cite factors including plagiarism standards and political attacks on higher education, with all agreeing that Gay’s resignation was ultimately justified.

The ‘Prince’ spoke to three Princeton alumni who have served in top administrative roles at other universities, including as presidents. Their responses to Gay’s resignation cite factors including plagiarism standards and political attacks on higher education, with all agreeing that Gay’s resignation was ultimately justified.

NEWS | January 29

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Princeton Varsity Club raises record $5.3 million during annual donations drive

Princeton Varsity Club raises record $5.3 million during annual donations drive

Hayk Yengibaryan and Bryan Wang

The track team raised the most money during this year’s TAGD, earning just over $517,000 in donations.

The track team raised the most money during this years TAGD, earning just over $517,000 in donations.

SPORTS | November 30

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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 | 02/21/2023

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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 | 02/15/2023

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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 | 02/07/2023

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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 | 02/06/2023

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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 | 01/30/2023

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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 | 01/29/2023

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