In the News
2013
2012
December 13 Exploring the crossroads of genetics and policy
November 12 University establishes strategic partnerships to enhance international research and learning
September 22 Tilghman to step down as president in June
September 9 Tilghman asks new students to 'occupy' Princeton and serve the greater good
July 9 Aspire campaign raises record $1.88 billion for Princeton University
June 5 Tilghman to graduates: Cultivate possibilities of a liberal arts education
April 30 University adopts proposed fraternity, sorority rush policies
January 23 Committee will focus on diversity of faculty, grad students, administrators
2011
October 4 Committee formed to implement policy on fraternity, sorority freshman rush ban
September 11 Tilghman tells new students to navigate information age wisely
August 23 Princeton to ban freshman affiliation with fraternities, sororities as of fall 2012
May 31 Tilghman calls on graduates to close the educational achievement gap
May 2 Working group recommends changes to enhance social and residential life
April 30 Sotomayor shares insights on journey to the Supreme Court
March 21 Presidential committee makes recommendations to strengthen student leadership
February 15 Arts proposal and fundraising at top of Tilghman's agenda
2010
November 8 Exploring genetics leads to big ideas about the natural world
September 20 Tilghman appoints working group on campus social and residential life
September 12 Tilghman to freshmen: Embrace 'contradiction' to be experts and generalists
June 10 Tilghman honored with international science prize
June 1 Tilghman to graduates: Find common purpose to achieve change
March 10 Tilghman offers scientific views on ‘vexing’ issue of race
February 19 Tilghman to present annual James Baldwin Lecture
2009
December 18 Tilghman awarded Du Bois Medal from Harvard
December 14 Tilghman appoints committee on undergraduate women’s leadership
September 29 Tilghman provides update on University’s budget outlook
September 17 Task force to review relationships between the University and the eating clubs
September 13 Freshmen begin journey with advice from ‘Tilghman’s Top Ten’
September 3 First Bridge Year students prepare for service abroad
June 2 Tilghman tells grads to solve problems – and seek meaning
April 13 Tilghman describes additional steps to deal with impact of economic downturn
March 18 Tilghman engages in wide-ranging discussion on PBS
January 8 Tilghman details impact of economic downturn
2008
December 15 Science key to helping the economy, leaders say
October 21 Tilghman named chair of association of research institutions
October 14 Tilghman, Malveaux urge more women to become higher ed leaders
October 6 Tilghman to serve as a founding trustee of new university
September 8 Tilghman: Endowments allow for highest quality education at lower cost to students
September 7 Education provides path to good citizenship, Tilghman tells freshmen
July 15 Creation of international ‘bridge year’ program endorsed
July 1 Tilghman on energy and the environment
June 18 Tilghman receives honorary degrees
June 3 Apply education to lead change, Tilghman tells graduates
March 17 Tilghman trip to Asia ends on a high note
March 14 Tilghman’s Asia trip continues with meetings in Shanghai
March 11 Tilghman meeting with education and government leaders in Asia
February 18 Tilghman names working group to explore creation of international ‘bridge year’ program
February 12 Tilghman covers range of topics in town hall meeting
2007
November 14 Tilghman selected as one of ‘America’s Best Leaders’
November 10 Alumni and friends gather to kick off $1.75 billion campaign
October 18 Report charts course for internationalization efforts
September 16 Adventures and surprises await, Tilghman tells freshmen
June 18 Tilghman: Federal proposals jeopardize strengths of higher education
May 21 Tilghman joins in discussion on ‘Women at the Top’
March 13 Tilghman sees Princeton moving ‘briskly into the future’
February 20 Tilghman names committee to advise on international opportunities
January 18 Tilghman awarded genetics society medal
2006
September 25 A vision for Princeton: Five years into her presidency, Tilghman charts path for the University’s future
September 18 Princeton establishes new Center for African American Studies
September 10 Tilghman offers five-point plan for success at Princeton
July 19 Tilghman featured in Wall Street Journal interview
July 3 Tilghman honored by three universities
June 6 Tilghman to graduates: Carry the spirit of Princeton
June 1 Tilghman names committee to guide health and well-being efforts
May 16 Tilghman implements changes to support diversity efforts
May 4 Tilghman appoints group to examine staff diversity issues
January 21 Peter Lewis to give $101 million to advance the arts at Princeton
2005
December 1 Tilghman explores clash of science, politics and religion in talk at Oxford University
September 19 University community gathers to celebrate and reflect
September 2 Tilghman issues statement on Hurricane Katrina
June 21 Tilghman appoints working group to finalize child care improvements
June 21 Tilghman honored for work as an educator and scientist
May 31 Tilghman tells graduates to ‘aim high and be bold’
April 28 Tilghman: Investment needed to inspire innovation
March 29 Tilghman presents rationale for more women in science and engineering
March 21 Tilghman appoints group to examine staff diversity issues
March 2 Tilghman elected to Carnegie board
February 14 Tilghman, faculty call for efforts to support women in science
2004
2003
November 21 R&D Council honors Tilghman and Bassler
September 19 Task force to look at health and well-being of University community
September 15 Tilghman: ‘Ivory tower’ must have foundation in real world
June 23 Tilghman issues statement on Supreme Court affirmative action decisions
June 16 Tilghman counsels graduates to have courage to take action
April 28 Tilghman co-chairs new state economic development commission
March 26 Tilghman testifies before Congress on student visa delays
2002
September 23 Tilghman urges students to become thoughtful leaders
June 17 Tilghman urges graduates to carry on ‘the spirit of Princeton’
May 31 Tilghman receives six honorary degrees
May 20 For Tilghman, there’s a science to the presidency
May 20 Thriving in the presidency
May 7 Tilghman participates in women’s leadership summit
April 12 Symposium to honor Tilghman
March 25 Tilghman wins international For Women in Science Award
March 25 Tilghman visit to Chicago school fires excitement about science
March 4 Tilghman named co-chair of state initiative
February 1 Tilghman to receive honorary degree from Oxford
2001
November 12 Tilghman tells high school students of bright future in science
October 8 Tilghman launches interdisciplinary lecture series
September 28 Tilghman: Academy has great obligations in times of crisis
September 28 Installation speakers offer accolades, assurance, advice
September 27 Tilghman establishes gender equity task force
September 16 Tilghman: University community has responsibility in responding to tragedy
September 10 ‘Learning should be an act of discovery,’ Tilghman tells students
May 21 Time is right for Tilghman
May 21 Family comes first for new president
May 21 Reaction enthusiastic for new leader
May 7 Tilghman receives warm reception
May 5 Tilghman thrilled; ready to lead
May 5 Tilghman named Princeton’s 19th president