Alumni

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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Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Perelman name removed from Residential College 7

Naomi Hess

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

The University has removed the Perelman name from Residential College 7 due to a lack of continued payments under the previously-established gift agreement, according to a spokesperson.

NEWS | 08/24/2021

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A panel on reporting on the Supreme Court

A panel on reporting on the Supreme Court

Evelyn Doskoch and Anna Salvatore

On July 19, the ‘Prince’ and the American Whig-Cliosophic Society held a panel focused on journalism reporting on the Supreme Court. Click here to watch the full event.

On July 19, the ‘Prince’ and the American Whig-Cliosophic Society held a panel focused on journalism reporting on the Supreme Court. Click here to watch the full event.

VIDEO | 07/25/2021

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A panel discussion on disability representation in the media

A panel discussion on disability representation in the media

Naomi Hess and Anna Salvatore

On June 21, the ‘Prince’ and the Princeton Disability Collective held a panel focused on the importance of media representation on issues related to disability and how to create accessible and inclusive newsroom environments. Click here to watch the full event.

On June 21, the ‘Prince’ and the Princeton Disability Collective held a panel focused on the importance of media representation on issues related to disability and how to create accessible and inclusive newsroom environments. Click here to watch the full event.

VIDEO | 06/30/2021

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‘Our moment in the sun’: Transgender alumni reflect on representation, activism, pride

‘Our moment in the sun’: Transgender alumni reflect on representation, activism, pride

Jacqueline Lydon

The Daily Princetonian met with seven transgender and non-binary Princeton alumni who graduated Princeton between 1960–2000. Their accounts shed light on how they explored their identities and navigated the University in their time as undergraduates, as well as how they have renegotiated their relationships with the institution in their time away from it.

The Daily Princetonian met with seven transgender and non-binary Princeton alumni who graduated Princeton between 1960-2000. Their accounts shed light on how they explored their identities and navigated the University in their time as undergraduates, as well as how they have renegotiated their relationships with the institution in their time away from it.

FEATURES | 06/07/2021

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One year later, the Class of 2020 reflects on virtual commencement

One year later, the Class of 2020 reflects on virtual commencement

Ben Angarone

Faced with dire circumstances near the start of the pandemic, the University opted for a live-streamed virtual graduation celebration for the Class of 2020, postponing the class’ more traditional in-person ceremony to 2021. But in February this year, the University reversed course and canceled the event altogether. One year later, the Class of 2020 reflects on their virtual commencement.

Faced with dire circumstances near the start of the pandemic, the University opted for a live-streamed virtual graduation celebration for the Class of 2020, postponing the class’ more traditional in-person ceremony to 2021. But in February this year, the University reversed course and canceled the event altogether. One year later, the Class of 2020 reflects on their virtual commencement.

FEATURES | 05/30/2021

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Michael Sowers '20 drafted into Premier Lacrosse League

Michael Sowers '20 drafted into Premier Lacrosse League

Wilson Conn

Michael Sowers ’20, Princeton’s all-time scorer, was drafted yesterday in the Premier Lacrosse League as second overall pick.

Michael Sowers ’20, Princeton’s all-time scorer, was drafted yesterday in the Premier Lacrosse League as second overall pick.

SPORTS | 04/27/2021

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Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

Keith Whittington, Gerken ’91, Pildes ’79, and Ross GS ’03 appointed to Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court

Naomi Hess

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

They will be part of a bipartisan group of legal and other scholars who will create a report with arguments for and against Supreme Court reform.

NEWS | 04/15/2021

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Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 to be nominated to 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Ngan Chiem

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

Candace Jackson-Akiwumi ’00 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to be the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. She has previously served as an attorney for the Federal Defender Program, as well as a director for the Princeton Club of Chicago.

NEWS | 04/08/2021

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Avi Wigderson GS ’83 awarded Abel Prize

Avi Wigderson GS ’83 awarded Abel Prize

Allan Shen

Wigderson’s research achievements mainly concern his contributions to the theory of computational complexity, which studies computational problems and tries to determine how difficult they are for algorithms to resolve.

Wigderson’s research achievements mainly concern his contributions to the theory of computational complexity, which studies computational problems and tries to determine how difficult they are for algorithms to resolve.

NEWS | 03/21/2021

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Charlie Volker's journey from Princeton track and football to Team USA bobsledding

Charlie Volker's journey from Princeton track and football to Team USA bobsledding

Francesca Block and Wilson Conn

During his time at Princeton, Charlie Volker ’19 was an All-Ivy football and track athlete. But after graduation, he left those sports behind in favor of something entirely new: Bobsledding. Daybreak sat down with Volker to talk about his transition to the sport, his training, and his hopes for making it to the Beijing Olympics in 2022. 

During his time at Princeton, Charlie Volker ’19 was an All-Ivy football and track athlete. But after graduation, he left those sports behind in favor of something entirely new: Bobsledding. Daybreak sat down with Volker to talk about his transition to the sport, his training, and his hopes for making it to the Beijing Olympics in 2022. 

PODCAST | 03/21/2021

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When a headline proposal works, sort of

When a headline proposal works, sort of

José Pablo Fernández García

Zach Wahls GS ’18 and Chloe Angyal ’09 tell the 'Prince' about their rom-com worthy relationship story, which all began with a deceivingly innocuous headline on a feminist blog.

Zach Wahls GS ’18 and Chloe Angyal ’09 tell the 'Prince' about their rom-com worthy relationship story, which all began with a deceivingly innocuous headline on a feminist blog.

THE PROSPECT | 03/18/2021

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