Princeton Alumni

Princeton research helps secure the nation’s safety, prosperity and competitiveness. Watch to learn more from Navy vet and @princetonSPIA professor Jacob Shapiro. Join him: bit.ly/4eIPxUI

Grateful for his time in @princetongrad, Ruan stays active as an alum, volunteering as an Alumni Schools Committee ambassador and Princeton Research Day judge. Recently, he decided to make the University part of his estate plan. alumni.princeton.edu/stories/yaopin…

Over his four years at Princeton, Toussaint Santicola Jones ’25 has written 3 works for full orchestra, 5 for chamber orchestra and 10 for smaller chamber ensembles, all of which were given full public performances on campus or by outside music ensembles. princeton.edu/news/2025/06/1…

Throughout her 45 years at @Princeton, Dottie Werner has become the keeper of the Old Guard. Meet Dottie via @pawprinceton: bit.ly/3Uyw4fX

Seven new University Professorships have been endowed at @Princeton through major gifts to the #VentureForward campaign. alumni.princeton.edu/stories/ventur…

Andrew Houck ’00, the Anthony H.P. Lee ’79 P11 P14 Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and co-director of the Princeton Quantum Initiative, has been appointed dean of @EPrinceton, effective August 1. princeton.edu/news/2025/07/0…

For his senior thesis, Thomas Verrill ’25 designed and fabricated new chips for superconducting quantum computing. princeton.edu/news/2025/06/1…

Six @Princeton professors talk about favorite books and share what’s on their summer reading lists — novels, biographies and memoirs, fantasy, history and more. princeton.edu/news/2025/06/2…

On August 31, at 4 p.m., the Class of 2029 will formally be welcomed to the @Princeton community during the Pre-rade. Alumni are invited to line the route dressed in their best orange & black and join the Step Sing near Blair Arch. #SaveTheDate

For her senior thesis, Rio Baran ’25 pieced together dinosaur diets through isotopes collected in and near a 350-foot California redwood. princeton.edu/news/2025/06/1…

“Each and every gift makes a difference and are an investment in supporting the students of today and tomorrow. Together, we make the seemingly impossible possible at Princeton.” — Deb Yu ’98, Annual Giving Chair

Summer reading for the Class of 2029 will include “On the Fringe: Where Science Meets Pseudoscience” by Dean of the College Michael D. Gordin. President Eisgruber said he selected "On the Fringe” as the Pre-read principally because it “invites conversation about the purposes of…

Professor Andrew Houck '00 has been appointed dean of @eprinceton, effective August 1: bit.ly/44CPh4S Houck co-directs the Princeton Quantum Initiative and leads the federally funded national quantum research center, @C2QAdvantage.

On October 9-11, @Princeton will host Many Minds, Many Stripes: A Princeton University Conference Celebrating @PtonGradAlumni. Registration opens in August, but we suggest you start planning your trip to campus now. manyminds.alumni.princeton.edu

"The free exchange of ideas, fostered in a supportive environment, is central to Princeton’s mission and to its impact on the world. That’s why academic freedom matters. And that’s why I’m standing up for Princeton." Join @PUTIGERS Ford Family Director of Athletics @jlmack00…

“Princeton opened my mind. It challenged my assumptions, expanded my perspective, and sparked a lifelong love of learning and open dialogue.” Join Ford Family Director of Athletics @jlmack00 to stand up for Princeton: bit.ly/3GdRRpZ

Annual Giving support is more important now than ever, and every gift matters. With this year’s campaign ending June 30, please join your fellow Tigers in supporting the many ways Annual Giving makes transformative educational experiences possible. bit.ly/2Maxy0n

Give before June 30 to participate in the 2025 Annual Giving campaign. With many of our grants suspended or under threat, the University will need to draw even more heavily on Annual Giving & other sources. Support is always welcome, and every gift counts: bit.ly/2Maxy0n

The Alumni-Faculty Forums Committee wants to hear your ideas for topics and potential panelists for #PrincetonReunions 2026. Complete this survey by August 3: bit.ly/3FSFrDT.

Over 10,000 people have Signed Up to Stand Up for higher education in America. Join them: bit.ly/3IfbIFC