We write to celebrate the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs’ Class of 2021! We acknowledge all the hard work this class invested into their academic programs and in the growth of our School.

As everyday life shifted at Princeton and across the world, they pivoted and transitioned successfully. They grew adept at navigating virtual coursework and cultivating relationships in a newly socially distant world, all with resolve and determination. Their commitment to public service was amplified as they supported projects and organizations that struggled under the weight of the pandemic. They continued advocacy for social justice directly on campus, which contributed to the changing of our School’s name and the implementation of a required course that centers diversity, equity and inclusion. Truly, their achievements were great during such an unprecedented time in history.

For all their accomplishments here on campus and in their communities, we congratulate our graduates of the Class of 2021. We celebrate their resolve and encourage them to go out and change the world!