St Stephen’s College under Delhi University has appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal. She will officially take charge as the institution’s 15th principal on June 1, creating a historic milestone.

For the first time in its long history, St. Stephen’s College under the University of Delhi is set to have a woman principal. Professor Susan Elias will officially take charge as the 15th principal of the college on June 1.

The announcement was made through an official notice issued by Reverend Paul Swarup, chairman of the college.

“The supreme council of the college is pleased to announce that Professor Susan Elias will take charge as the 15th principal of the college and as its first lady principal,” the notice stated.

Professor Elias succeeds John Varghese, who served two terms as principal of the institution.