How Principia propelled labor leader Sara Nelson to prominence
Summer 2022
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We’re kicking off Principia’s 125th year with a new web experience that will grow and develop over time. We hope you'll enjoy the exclusive video and in-depth articles about these Principia trailblazers—past, present, and future.
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Summer 2022
On the Cover
“My Mission to Lift People Up”
In the classroom and on the stage, Principia provided the runway for Sara Nelson to soar.
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In Video
Message from the Chief Executive
Hear Chief Executive Barbara Blackwell present her fresh ideas about moving Principia forward.
College Hosts Panel on Ukraine
Principia experts discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its global implications.
Alumni Band Opens for Bon Jovi
Principia alumni opened for Bon Jovi earlier this year. Take a sneak peek at their audition video.
