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Principia College Students to Race Solar-Powered Vehicle Across America
Posted July 1, 2026
Students hit the road for a premier collegiate competition, traveling along portions of Route 66.
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From Opportunity to Outcome: How Principia College Students Build Career Momentum
Posted June 17, 2026
Three internships at one of the world's leading plant science research centers weren’t what Amarachi Ejimadu expected when she attended a networking event during her sophomore year at Principia College.
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“Keep Clicking the Five-Year View”: Seniors Share Their Faith Journeys at Principia College
Posted May 19, 2026
Students, faculty, and staff gathered in Wanamaker Hall to hear candid stories of doubt, acceptance, and spiritual discovery.
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Distinguished Alum Kira Powell Visits Principia College
Posted May 8, 2026
Distinguished Alum Kira Powell Visits Principia College | College News Post - Principia College
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Principia College ACMC takes six awards in AI Hackathon
Posted April 7, 2026
Having recently passed its one-year anniversary, Principia College's Applied Computational Modeling Club has already earned significant recognition.
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Principia College Showcases Two Art Exhibits at Marshall Brooks Library
Posted March 23, 2026
Two exhibitions from the Principia Collections celebrate cultural tradition and early Principia art history
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Principia College Hosts “Journeys of Hope” PAC 2026
Posted March 23, 2026
Student-led conference invites esteemed speakers to share insights on complex issues.
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HOKA Co-founder Jean-Luc Diard in Cox Auditorium
Posted March 10, 2026
This March, Principia welcomed entrepreneur and Co-founder of HOKA, Jean-Luc Diard.
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Don’t Burn the Syrup, Do Burn the Prairie: Hands-on Ecology at Principia College
Posted March 10, 2026
The most powerful lessons come when ecological concepts become tangible.
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Principia College Wins Gold and Silver at the 2026 St. Louis ADDY Awards
Posted March 4, 2026
Principia College and Grown Creative Agency recognized for its excellence in marketing and branding
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HOKA Co-founder Jean-Luc Diard Scheduled to Visit Principia College
Posted February 20, 2026
Principia College is pleased to host Jean-Luc Diard, co-founder of the global running shoe company HOKA, for a campus visit on March 5, 2026.
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Love at First Jump: Nana Koranteng’s Record-Setting Journey
Posted February 11, 2026
Nana discovered his passion (and talent) for triple jump while recovering from a hamstring injury. Looking for a way to stay competitive without placing too much strain on his body, his coach at the time, Ann Pierson, suggested he give triple jump a try. One practice was all it took.
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Principians Take the Stage and Bring Home the Hardware
Posted February 11, 2026
Six current College students and one recent graduate recently attended the prestigious American College Theatre Festival in Madison, Wisconsin and returned home with an impressive array of achievements and awards.
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Around the World and Back Again
Posted November 13, 2025
Principia College's Center for Civic and Global Engagement hosted a panel of five recent graduates who represent some of the many potential career paths open to Center graduates.
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25th Monitor Night Live Reignites a Love for the News
Posted November 13, 2025
This past October, students, alumni, and friends filled the Robert Duvall Theatre at McVay Center for the Performing Arts for important conversation and timely insights at the 25th Monitor Night Live.
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Principia College Announces Ramiro Dominguez as New Director of Athletics
Posted November 12, 2025
Principia College has named Ramiro Dominguez as its new Athletics Director, following his exemplary service as Interim Athletics Director and his outstanding tenure as Head Coach of the Principia women’s basketball team.
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Principia College Announces New College President
Posted October 30, 2025
Principia College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Meggan Madden as College President, following her outstanding service as Interim President. Dr. Madden previously served as Dean of Academics at Principia College from 2019–2025, advancing Principia’s academic vision during a period of transformation.
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Academic Center Open Houses Open Doors to New Learning
Posted October 14, 2025
With classes underway, many current students have adjusted their majors to the new programs available to them. But the question remained whether prospective students and those outside the immediate Principia community really understood how fresh and groundbreaking this reimagining really is.
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Starting at Home: How Principians are Bettering their Community
Posted October 14, 2025
Every day, Principians are making a positive impact on the world. Students on both campuses learn early that the first steps often begin at home, as Principia College students recently demonstrated during the annual Great River Clean-Up event in Alton.
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Principia College Student Honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Posted September 23, 2025
Campus Compact has named Kimbeley Peterson, a junior at Principia College, to the 2025-2026 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The national coalition selected student civic leaders from 38 states, as well as Washington, DC, and Mexico, for this prestigious yearlong program.
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Connections at the Heart of It All: How Alumni Are Opening Doors for Students
Posted September 5, 2025
It’s widely known that internships can be great primers to the professional world. Yet fierce competition and the possibility of mindless tasks or absentee mentors can make it hard for students to gain meaningful experience. Fortunately for Principia College students, there’s a global network of Principia alumni—ranging from successful entrepreneurs and environmental champions to corporate leaders and more—who believe in paying it forward.
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College Academic Center Directors Take the Reins
Posted September 4, 2025
This month marks a major development in Principia College’s academic offering—one that places the College at the forefront of the liberal arts. Beginning this school year, the College’s fields of study are housed in five Academic Centers, which comprise the hub of their students’ academic and social lives.
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Music Abroad Program in Europe: A Harmonious Journey of Cultural Immersion
Posted September 1, 2025
The students of the Music in Europe Abroad (Winter 2022-2023) embarked on a remarkable journey into the musical cultures of Austria, the Czech Republic, and France.
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The Schmidt Family Continues its Legacy: Sculptor Leonardo Drew Shares His Unique Talent and Vision
Posted March 6, 2025
If it’s true that art is in the eye of the beholder, then Leonardo Drew is a purist. The world-famous sculptor––who will present a free lecture at Principia College on March 11 at 7:30 p.m.––invites the viewer to participate in the work, divining meaning from his amalgams of hand-made wood and mixed-media creations.
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Principia College Places in International Mediation Tournament and Celebrates INADR Award Honoring Team Founder
Posted February 20, 2025
Principia College today announced noteworthy placements at the Fourth Annual International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) Conciliator Tournament in Orlando, FL. Principia competed among 14 three-person “firms” from schools including Boston University, University of Texas, and National University of Singapore.
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Principia Model UN Delegation Excels
Posted March 24, 2022