For the first time in its 145-year history, the prestigious St. Stephen’s College of Delhi University has handed over the command of Principal to a woman. Prof. Susan Elias, who has vast experience in the field of computer science and research administration, has been appointed as the 14th Principal of St. Stephen’s College. She will take charge of the principal of the college from June 1.
The college administration announced his name on Tuesday. Pro. Susan Elias is now Prof. She will replace John Varghese, whose tenure extension was under dispute between the college and Delhi University for a long time. Due to which the post of Principal in the college was vacant for a long time.
Pro. Elias has over three decades of academic and administrative experience. He has held important positions in many prestigious engineering and research institutes mainly in South India. She was working as Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) in Chandigarh University (Uttar Pradesh) from January to May 2026. It is known that St. Stephen’s College, established in the year 1881, is counted among the oldest and prestigious educational institutions of the country.