Princeton University has renamed the iconic Lockhart Hall archway to honor Kentaro Ikeda, a remarkable figure in the institution's history. Preserving a legacy: Ikeda, class of 1944, was the sole Japanese student at Princeton during World War II. Ikeda's story is a testament to resilience and courage at a time when the U.S. grappled with wartime restrictions, including the incarceration of Japanese Americans.
The naming honors Ikeda's persistence in the face of adversity and stands as "a stark reminder of the complicated histories of this country and our University."