Princeton Names First Black Valedictorian in University’s 274-Year History

Nicholas Johnson, of Montreal majoring in operations research and financial engineering, has been named the first black valedictorian in Princeton University’s 274-year history, according to the University.

During an interview, Johnson told CNN “It feels empowering. Being Princeton’s first black valedictorian holds special significance to me particularly given Princeton’s historical ties to the institution of slavery. I hope that this achievement motivates and inspires younger black students, particularly those interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.”

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