The in-depth, independent research projects—capstones—required in most majors at the College are a culmination of the knowledge and skills students have gained while enrolled. Sometimes campus resources play a key role in shaping these projects. That was certainly the case for senior Nathalie Parker, who recently completed her art history ...
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Each year, Principia College nominates one senior for the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award based on overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities. Selected from colleges and universities across Illinois, the laureates took part in a gathering at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, in November. Annika Erickson, ...
“As more and more results come in, the Prin @ the Polls newsroom becomes more hectic,” students tweeted midway into over five hours of live election coverage on November 8. Approximately 75 students participated in the broadcast, with the Principia Internet Radio (PIR) and the PCTV studios providing a collaborative ...
During the first week of November, students on both Principia campuses had the privilege of conversing and meeting with members of the Christian Science Board of Directors.
The Board was invited to visit by Student Government at the College. “We recognize that college can definitely be a time for ...
Principia’s mediation team took second place in Team Mediation at the 2016 International Intercollegiate Mediation Championship Tournament in Arlington, Texas, in early November, earning an invitation to the 2017 International Law School Mediation Championship Tournament in Glasgow, Scotland in April. This is the third year in a row that Principia ...
In fall 2015, Principia launched an on-campus, dual-degree engineering program. Students take general education and introductory engineering courses from Principia professors as well as distance-learning courses taught by University of North Dakota (UND) engineering faculty. Those completing the five-year program earn two degrees: a BS in engineering science from Principia ...
The student-led Sustainability Club hosted its annual Sustainability Weekend with a full lineup of activities highlighting solutions to many of the environmental issues facing our planet. A screening of Before the Flood , a documentary on climate change, kicked off the weekend, along with information about the green products available ...
One may have seen him greeting nearly everyone while walking through the Concourse, cheering on the soccer team, or attending club meetings. With this level of engagement, one might suspect him to be a longtime professor. Yet he has managed to build this rapport with students in only two weeks. ...
During this year’s College homecoming in October, several hundred alumni returned to campus to reconnect with each other and their alma mater—and, in many cases, to compete! A number of sports hosted alumni games, including men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, rugby, and swimming. In addition, alumni and friends participated in ...