Profiles

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.

On learning, life, and literature with Professor Pietro Frassica

Professor Pietro Frassica fell in love with Princeton 50 years ago and has never left, becoming an influential professor in the French & Italian Department. In his time at Princeton, he introduced Food Studies to the curriculum, served as a trustee of an Italian-American cultural institution, and has brought an open, collaborative teaching style to the classroom.

Tiger Tots: Lucie and Constance

In a return to our Tiger Tots installments from 2021, The Daily Princetonian interviewed Lucie and Constance, the two daughters of Sébastien Philippe and Christine Blumauer. As for advice to current Princeton students, Constance says “I want them to play,” and Lucie says “do more homework!”

In a return to our Tiger Tots installments from 2021, The Daily Princetonian interviewed Lucie and Constance, the two daughters of Sébastien Philippe and Christine Blumauer. As for advice to current Princeton students, Constance says “I want them to play,” and Lucie says “do more homework!”

For Kaden Knight ’28, purple is the new orange

Kaden Knight ’28, known around campus as “The Purple Guy,” has worn only purple, every outfit, every day since third grade. The ‘Prince’ wanted to know: who is he and why purple?

Kaden Knight ’28, known around campus as “The Purple Guy,” has worn only purple, every outfit, every day since third grade. The ‘Prince’ wanted to know: who is he and why purple?

Four tales of four-legged friends on campus

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

For this week's spotlight, the 'Prince' is featuring four dogs who were walking around Princeton's campus on a recent rare sunny day. While the furry friends declined to comment, their humans provided insight into their habits, hobbies, and favorite spots around campus.

‘My Little Princeton Tiger’: The purrfect roomate

Princeton’s policy allows students to bring emotional support animals to campus. The ‘Prince’ spoke to Via Matthews ’26 about her ESA — a fluffy ginger cat named Wrenjamin Norris III.

Cómo Princeton ve las estrellas

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

El cielo nocturno es un objeto de fascinación para muchos, y la comunidad de Princeton no es una excepción. En noches selectas durante el semestre, estudiantes graduados en el departamento de astrofísicas organizan noches de visitas guiadas en el observatorio de Peyton Hall, abierto al público. La Asociación Astrónomos Amateurs de Princeton usa Peyton Hall para compartir conocimiento, también, mientras el Club de Astronomía de Princeton alberga conferencias invitadas, pausas de estudio con temática espacial, y astronomía en el patio trasero de Forbes. El ‘Prince’ habla con investigadores del cielo nocturno para comprender mejor el paisaje estelar de Princeton, y las oportunidades esclarecedoras que ofrece.

How Princeton sees the stars

The night sky is an object of fascination for many, and the Princeton community is no exception. On select nights throughout the semester, graduate students in the astrophysics department organize guided viewing nights at the Peyton Hall observatory open to the public. The ‘Prince’ spoke with night-sky researchers and appreciators to better understand Princeton’s starscape and the enlightening opportunities it offers. 

‘Our Marriage Comedy Act’: Q&A with Professors Deborah and Frank Popper

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Deborah and Frank Popper, two visiting faculty professors in the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Married for 58 years, the couple unpacked their story of love, research, and co-teaching.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Deborah and Frank Popper, two visiting faculty professors in the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Married for 58 years, the couple unpacked their story of love, research, and co-teaching.

Voters then and now: How different roads led to the same vote

Life experiences, social media, and the way to approach politics — much about presidential elections has changed for alumni who voted on campus in 2008 versus in 2024. The ‘Prince’ spoke to a range of alumni to understand the political atmosphere back then and how the alumni’s different paths led them to the same ticket this past November.

Life experiences, social media, and the way to approach politics — much about presidential elections has changed for alumni who voted on campus in 2008 versus in 2024. The ‘Prince’ spoke to a range of alumni to understand the political atmosphere back then and how the alumni’s different paths led them to the same ticket this past November.

From Princeton to the Pentagon: The many faces of Pete Hegseth ’03

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian.

When Pete Hegseth ’03 was a Princeton student, he was known as a strong conservative voice on campus, a proud member of the Cap and Gown Club, publisher of The Princeton Tory, and devoted Christian. Now, as the U.S. Senate is moving toward approving Hegseth as Secretary of Defense amid an onslaught of allegations about his personal conduct, The Daily Princetonian spoke with those who knew Hegseth as a student to learn more about his character and how the nominee has changed over time.

A different kind of energy transition: Ted Borer cycles on

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

After 30 years at Princeton, Energy Plant Director Ted Borer retired this past January. He will now be pursuing private energy consulting, spending more time with his family, and digging into his hobbies. David Weis has stepped into the position of Director and will continue leading the transition from cogeneration to geo-exchange on campus. 

Student activist, non-profit leader, USG president: Introducing Enzo Kho ’26

The Daily Princetonian sat down with incoming USG President Enzo Kho ’26 to discuss his history of leadership and activism in the Philippines and his experience at Princeton.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with incoming USG President Enzo Kho ’26 to discuss his history of leadership and activism in the Philippines and his experience at Princeton.

‘Forget about those disciplinary boundaries’: Narayanan and Kapoor on collaboration in AI research and policy

The ‘Prince’ sat down with CITP Director Arvind Narayanan and graduate student Sayash Kapoor to discuss their recent book, “AI Snake Oil,” and teaching and mentorship and Princeton.

The ‘Prince’ sat down with CITP Director Arvind Narayanan and graduate student Sayash Kapoor to discuss their recent book, “AI Snake Oil,” and teaching and mentorship and Princeton.

The morning shift: Construction workers on campus

While the rest of campus is asleep, construction workers begin their shifts on campus. The Daily Princetonian interviewed four construction workers to learn more about their daily routines and gather their reflections on one of the most recognizable, yet least understood, jobs on campus.

While the rest of campus is asleep, construction workers begin their shifts on campus. The Daily Princetonian interviewed four construction workers to learn more about their daily routines and gather their reflections on one of the most recognizable, yet least understood, jobs on campus.

The Little Chef Pastry Shop: a Princeton town staple ‘hidden away in plain sight’

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

The Little Chef Pastry Shop has been a subject of quiet fame amongst Princeton townies for the past 20 years, boasting numerous accolades and a small but dedicated group of student regulars and visitors. The Daily Princetonian spoke with Chef Fils-Aimes, the owner and pastry chef, and students to learn more about this shop’s history in Princeton and meaning to the community.

A Palestinian prime minister, at home in Princeton

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.

Salam Fayyad served as the prime minister of the Palestinian Authority from 2007 to 2013. Now a professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, he talks to the ‘Prince’ about campus discourse, free speech, and student life — but not the politics of Palestine itself.