Susan Elias Appointed First Woman Principal of St Stephen’s College

Exam-focused facts from the 14 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Professor Susan Elias, a computer scientist, has been appointed as the 14th principal of St Stephen’s College in New Delhi.
This appointment marks the first time a woman will lead the institution in its 145-year history since its establishment in 1881.
Elias is scheduled to officially assume her role as the head of the college starting from 1 June 2026.
The college was founded by the Cambridge Mission to Delhi, with Canon Samuel Scott Allnutt serving as its founder and first principal.
Elias holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering, a Master’s in multimedia technology, and a doctorate in multimedia communications.