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By John McPhee (1080 x 720 px) - 15

John McPhee ’53 — former Ferris Professor of Journalism, staff writer for The New Yorker, and “spiritual father” of the Program in Journalism — spoke to students in a journalism course about his decades-long career in narrative nonfiction, ties to Princeton, and advice to the next generation of writers. 

John McPhee ’53 — former Ferris Professor of Journalism, staff writer for The New Yorker, and “spiritual father” of the Program in Journalism — spoke to students in a journalism course about his decades-long career in narrative nonfiction, ties to Princeton, and advice to the next generation of writers. 


Celebrity Senior Theses - 5

Socialist New Yorkers and schizophrenic literary characters: famous alumni’s senior theses

As the Class of 2026 nears their graduation, the senior theses of Princeton’s famed 20th Century alums are dug up and dusted off for one more look.

As the Class of 2026 nears their graduation, the senior theses of Princeton’s famed 20th Century alums are dug up and dusted off for one more look.

FEATURES | March 27

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What professors and Princetonians have to say about the Iran war

Following the start of the U.S.-Iran war on Feb. 28, University community members have expressed concerns about the destruction happening in the Middle East, as well as confusion about American motivations for entering the war.

Following the start of the U.S.-Iran war on Feb. 28, University community members have expressed concerns about the destruction happening in the Middle East, as well as confusion about American motivations for entering the war.

FEATURES | March 26

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Steven Mackey ends his Princeton career on a high note

Retiring after 41 years as a professor of music at Princeton, Steven Mackey, his friends, and students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to retrace his career as an educator and composer.

Retiring after 41 years as a professor of music at Princeton, Steven Mackey, his friends, and students sat down with The Daily Princetonian to retrace his career as an educator and composer.

FEATURES | March 25

Elizabeth Colston

From Guyot Hall To Global Health: Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 On Her Path To Immunology

Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 once walked through FitzRandolph Gate with a degree in Molecular Biology and a senior thesis on cancer cell research. Now, nearly four decades later, Colston is on the frontline of cutting-edge immunology research.

Dr. Elizabeth Colston ’87 once walked through FitzRandolph Gate with a degree in Molecular Biology and a senior thesis on cancer cell research. Now, nearly four decades later, Colston is on the frontline of cutting-edge immunology research.

FEATURES | March 17

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At the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination, students set diplomacy in motion

At Princeton, LISD occupies a singular role in international affairs as an intersection of academics and policymaking. Marking its 25th anniversary last year, LISD continues to adapt to modern-day challenges to self-determination.

At Princeton, LISD occupies a singular role in international affairs as an intersection of academics and policymaking. Marking its 25th anniversary last year, LISD continues to adapt to modern-day challenges to self-determination.

FEATURES | January 30

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‘How can we look and not see?’ Morven Museum reckons with history of slavery in New Jersey

On Nov. 6, Morven Museum and Gardens (Morven) opened an exhibit called “Northern Families, Southern Ties.” This exhibit investigates the prevalence of slavery in Princeton, particularly at Morven, reflecting Morven’s newfound commitment to telling more diverse stories.

On Nov. 6, Morven Museum and Gardens (Morven) opened an exhibit called “Northern Families, Southern Ties.” This exhibit investigates the prevalence of slavery in Princeton, particularly at Morven, reflecting Morven’s newfound commitment to telling more diverse stories.

FEATURES | December 3

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For Army ROTC, this is just a warmup

Before you wake up, Army ROTC members are running across a track field wearing a 20-pound vest. For them, ROTC is training for life beyond Princeton, which they balance alongside courseloads, sports, and extracurriculars. 

Before you wake up, Army ROTC members are running across a track field wearing a 20-pound vest. For them, ROTC is training for life beyond Princeton, which they balance alongside courseloads, sports, and extracurriculars.

FEATURES | November 24

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Your Personal Librarian knows every trick in the book

Do you use your personal librarian? Though few Princetonians take advantage of Princeton’s Personal Librarian Program, those who do so find a network of experts eager to help them unearth the most specific of resources from the University’s extensive library collection.

Do you use your personal librarian? Though few Princetonians take advantage of Princeton’s Personal Librarian Program, those who do so find a network of experts eager to help them unearth the most specific of resources from the University’s extensive library collection.

FEATURES | November 20

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In special collections, Molly Dotson takes us under the surface

Three stories beneath Firestone Library, Molly Dotson oversees the Graphic Arts selection of Princeton’s Special Collections. Through classes and initiatives, Dotson emphasizes her philosophy of ‘books as objects,’ encouraging students to explore different types of physical media and empower them to create their own. 

Three stories beneath Firestone Library, Molly Dotson oversees the Graphic Arts selection of Princeton’s Special Collections. Through classes and initiatives, Dotson emphasizes her philosophy of ‘books as objects,’ encouraging students to explore different types of physical media and empower them to create their own. 

FEATURES | November 14