Proud of Eisgruber’s Leadership

We are writing to commend President Eisgruber’s recent statements decrying the Trump administration’s attack on Columbia University and calling out the profound threat such actions pose to academic freedom. His principled stand and gutsy leadership in this fraught moment are inspiring to those of us who believe that our country is at a historical crossroads that requires us all to stand up unequivocally for our democracy if we wish to keep it.

We urge him to continue to serve as a leading voice and force against the administration’s appalling assault against freedom of thought and speech. His courageous leadership is a shining example of “Princeton in the nation’s service” and we are proud that he is Princeton’s president and our classmate.