It's been a great year at the College! See some of the highlights.
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During the final weeks of the semester, seniors presented independent research projects, known as capstones, which are required for most majors.
Often a topic sparks a student’s interest in a class, abroad program, or other experience, as was the case for Nate Richards (pictured above), who traveled on the ...
Dr. Brian Roberts (C’88) is this year’s recipient of the Horace Edwin Harper Jr. and Evelyn Wright Harper Award for Teaching Excellence, which was established to recognize and help publicize excellent teaching at the College. A popular professor, known for his project-centered learning initiatives, Roberts teaches political science with a ...
Out of the 12 teams that made it to this year’s Division II Men’s USA Rugby College 7s National Championships in Denver, Colorado, Principia’s Thunder Chickens placed 10th.
Though seeded first going into the tournament, the Thunder Chickens faced considerable competition among the other 11 teams. Principia finished strong ...
A joyous and festive spirit filled Cox Auditorium and later spilled onto the Chapel Green in honor of this year’s College Commencement on Saturday, May 13. In all, 117 graduates make up the Class of 2017, 96 of whom received BAs and 21, BS degrees.
College President Dr. Jonathan ...
From academics to athletics to celebrating our 2017 grads, there's much rejoicing here at the College.
Following their win at the Fool’s Fest Rugby Tournament in Minnesota last month, Principia’s Thunder Chickens have qualified for the USA Rugby DII National 7s Championships. This is the team’s fourth consecutive year in the championships!
The tournament will be held in Denver, Colorado, May 20 and 21, with ...
Principia created an eSports program this year as part of a fast-growing phenomenon among colleges and universities in the U.S. and around the globe.
Part of the North Region of TESPA, a North American collegiate eSports organization, Principia competed in round-robin play in Overwatch, League of Legends, and Hearthstone. ...
As the title “Media as a Tool for Social Change” suggests, this year’s Public Affairs Conference (PAC), held April 6–8, urged attendees to evaluate the prevalence of media and consider ways to make positive social change through thoughtful use of technology.
“We wanted people to walk away with an ...
Late-spring performances shine each year, and this season is no exception. Here’s a wrap-up, beginning with last month’s Choir and Orchestra concert, which featured works by George Gershwin, Antonín Dvořák, and Johann Strauss—works that students on the Music in Europe Abroad heard during their winter-break trip to Paris, Prague, and ...
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