India, May 12 -- St Stephen's College has appointed Prof Susan Elias as its first-ever woman principal, marking a historic moment in the institution's 145-year history.

In an official announcement issued on May 12, the college's Supreme Council said Prof Elias will take charge as the XIV Principal of the college from June 1, 2026. The announcement was signed by The Rt Revd Dr Paul Swarup, Bishop of Delhi and Chairman of the college.

Founded in 1881, St Stephen's College is one of the oldest and most prestigious constituent colleges of the University of Delhi. While women students were first admitted in 1928, the college has never had a woman principal until now.

The appointment is being seen as a landmark development for the institutio...