India, May 13 -- Delhi University's St Stephen's College on Tuesday appointed Professor Susan Elias as its 14th principal, making her the first woman to lead the institution in its more than 145-year history, ending an unbroken line of male leadership since the college's founding in 1881.

According to an official notification, "The Supreme Council of the college is pleased to announce that Prof Susan Elias will take charge as the XIV (14th) Principal of the College and as its first lady Principal, effective June 1, 2026." It was signed by Rt Revd Dr Paul Swarup, Bishop of Delhi and chairman of the college.

The principal's post had been vacant since March 2026, following the end of the previous principal's term amid administrative challe...