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Lewis urges graduating seniors to embrace their good fortune .

Princeton alumnus Michael Lewis offered the University’s Class of 2012 the story of his path from art-history major to investment banker to best-selling author as an illustration of how good fortune plays an important role in success — and leaves its recipients with a responsibility to society.

Excerpts from Princeton Graduate School Hooding Ceremony 2012 .

Keynote speaker and Princeton graduate alumnus George Will presents a playful “beer-centric” history of civilization to the advanced-degree candidates.

Excerpts from Princeton Class Day 2012 .

Class of 2012 President Lindy Li, keynote speaker Steve Carell and Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman offer heartfelt and humorous words to the graduating seniors.

Princeton University’s 2012 Baccalaureate Remarks .

2012 Baccalaureate remarks by Michael Lewis

Seminar set for practitioners and writers on communicating science .

A free, practical seminar intended to help bridge the communication gap between scientists and the public is planned for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in 101 Friend Center.

Tilghman to graduates: Cultivate possibilities of a liberal arts education .

Making a stand for a liberal arts education in today’s difficult economic climate, Princeton University President Shirley M. Tilghman urged graduates at the University’s 265th Commencement Tuesday, June 5, to bring to the fore the talents they have developed as they embark on the future.

The Faculty Room at Nassau Hall .

From its origins as the “Prayer Hall” through its years as a museum to its modern incarnation as an institutional gathering place, the Faculty Room at Nassau Hall has a storied history. It has served as a library and museum and is the site of some of Princeton’s most significant historical events.