Profiles

In an age of distraction, Princetonians adjust how they teach and learn

In an age of technological distractions in classrooms, professors and students reflect on the impact on learning across campus.

In an age of technological distractions in classrooms, professors and students reflect on the impact on learning across campus.

Amid the AI boom, Princetonians swap school for Silicon Valley

Princetonians are taking leaves of absence in pursuit of startups, ditching the east coast for Silicon Valley.

Princetonians are taking leaves of absence in pursuit of startups, ditching the east coast for Silicon Valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘Hegseth, do your homework’: War vet Raymond DuBois ’72 condemns Hegseth’s treatment of Ivy League

DuBois argues that universities promote critical thinking, an integral aspect of successful military leadership.

DuBois argues that universities promote critical thinking, an integral aspect of successful military leadership.

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.

‘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.

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.

‘One does not simply stop a Brazilian with a mustache’

How do you get from Princeton to Manhattan? NJ Transit? Uber? Bike? Angelo Kisil Marino GS chose none of the above and ran the whole way there (68 miles, by the way). 

How do you get from Princeton to Manhattan? NJ Transit? Uber? Bike? Angelo Kisil Marino GS chose none of the above and ran the whole way there (68 miles, by the way). 

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.

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. 

Like Austen’s Emma, Jeff Nunokawa can’t resist

Professor Jeff Nunokawa is known for his bouncy, boisterous 19th Century Fiction lectures. But how much does Princeton really know about him? 

Professor Jeff Nunokawa is known for his bouncy, boisterous 19th Century Fiction lectures. But how much does Princeton really know about him? 

A glimpse into the mind, and famous office hours, of a MAT 201 professor

Students from all math backgrounds flock to MAT 201 office hours to seek Dr. David Villalobos’s advice. Villalobos shares the philosophy behind his teaching style and his take on Princeton’s difficult math classes. 

The people who keep campus shining

On Oct. 2, Princeton celebrated National Custodians Day. Lead custodians Marva Perdriel and Michael Levant Sr. shared their memories from decades of caring for Princeton: the place and the people. 

On Oct. 2, Princeton celebrated National Custodians Day. Lead custodians Marva Perdriel and Michael Levant Sr. shared their memories from decades of caring for Princeton, both the place and the people. 

Outgoing engineering dean Andrea Goldsmith reflects on leadership and a changing campus

After nearly five years as Dean of Engineering and Applied Science, Andrea Goldsmith reflects on her approach to leadership, fostering innovation, and student mentorship. She shares insights on her transition to becoming the next President of Stony Brook University, where she aims to continue her commitment to education, research, and service.

Right tree, right place: Branching into tree management with arborist Taylor Sapudar

With spring blooming all around us, it's only natural to pay a bit more attention to the trees than we usually might. But Princeton's municipal arborist Taylor Sapudar dedicates himself to trees year-round. Sapudar decides which trees to plant and where, balancing the environmental, the practical, and the aesthetic to foster Princeton's urban forest.

All roads lead to Princeton: How the University’s faculty commutes to campus

While some faculty members live in Princeton, many others have long commutes to make everyday. The ‘Prince’ interviewed various faculty members to describe their typical trek to campus.

Teaching keeps you young, or so says Professor Brian Kernighan

Computer science professor Brian Kernighan GS ’69 left a career in emerging computer science research to pursue his passion for teaching. He shared his perspectives on the evolution of the field of computer science, his interdisciplinary approach to this work, and his advice to aspiring programmers.

Computer Science Professor Brian Kernighan ’69 left a career in emerging computer science research to pursue his passion for teaching. He shared his perspectives on the evolution of the field of computer science, his interdisciplinary approach to this work, and his advice to aspiring programmers.