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As Chief Animal Conservation Officer of the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society, Renee Bumpus does technically “work at the zoo,” although a more accurate job description might include researcher, cultural translator, veterinary assistant, land management liaison, international policy advisor, and Emmy-winning documentarian. 

At the recent Principia Together celebration in March, Principia’s reach extended beyond country borders to embrace and unite with alumni and friends in Europe.

Meet this year’s David K. Andrews Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Jim Williams (C’62). Jim’s groundbreaking and innovative contributions to the field of technology—particularly in fire control radar systems—have proven essential for the U.S. Department of Defense.

If there’s a lesson to be learned from businesswoman and nonprofit owner Zekita Armstrong Asuquo (C’19), it’s that hard work in secret leads to open success and recognition. But a little (or a lot) of single-minded determination doesn’t hurt either. And with her work with her nonprofit recently recognized on the St. Louis Business 500 list, it’s safe to say Asuquo has determination in abundance.  

In April 2025, College alumna Sylvia Spicer (C’77) will be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, sharing the honor with all-time greats. 

Principia is sending love and prayers to those impacted by the fires in Southern California. We are reaching out to our diverse Principia alumni families and the wider Christian Science community to offer our help.