It’s been a long, circuitous journey for Jack Langworthy (US’03)—from a remote village in East Africa’s Rift Valley to the high-tech environs of greater Silicon Valley. Eventually, he hopes to make the return trip to Tanzania, equipped with new skills, know-how, and financing from a unique business incubator program. ...
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“I love the opportunity here at Principia to deeply explore different disciplines and help students gain insights. Many advances in academics are made this way.”
Dr. Andrew Martin joined the College faculty in fall 2014, bringing with him a remarkable range of teaching and research experience. He holds ...
Dr. Chrissy McAllister (C’93) joined the Biology and Natural Resources Department in 1999. A big proponent of Principia study abroad programs, she has led trips to New Zealand, Dominica, and Yellowstone National Park.
Q. What research are you working on right now?
A. I’m working on ...
More than 525 people attended the College reunion last month, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. Along with a variety of talks, classes, and entertainment, attendees took advantage of numerous activities, such as golf, tennis, and a 5K Fun Run. The solar car team shared information about their ...
"I did research at the top botanical gardens in the world."
Principia's Summer Research Assistantship program provides funding for students and recent graduates to stay on campus during the summer to work alongside professors on projects ranging from trends in presidential politics to the home range of timber rattlesnakes. ...
After homeschooling for most of the previous three years, our son, Luke, faced an imminent decision regarding where to go to school in 2013. He enjoyed a spring visiting weekend on his own at Principia Upper School, and after talking with friends at Christian Science camps in the summer, ...
When our youngest son Denny was a day student at Principia during eighth and ninth grade, he truly enjoyed his time in school. We saw him participate in band, chorus, and team sports. We saw progress in his academics, and he made good friends. He loved attending Prin. ...
David McClelland (C’16) PFME Analyst, Nestlé Purina
During summer 2015, while interning at Nestlé Purina, David worked in the Finance Department, analyzing prepay purchase orders and accrual accounts, building historical files, and testing pricing tools. David’s skills and work ethic caught the attention of company management—toward the end of ...
“I absolutely adore coming to Summer Session. It is the perfect vacation.”
“It’s a unique experience you can’t get anywhere else in the world.”
“Summer Session let me stretch my wings and try new things.”
Principia’s 2016 Summer Sessioners could barely contain their enthusiasm about their time ...
Abby Strub (C’16) Law student, Michigan State University Law School
“I joined Principia’s mediation team in order to build my résumé, quite honestly,” says Abby Strub, a political science and English double major. “Little did I know how much I’d like it!”
Abby earned All-American status after ...