The Princeton Endowment has long been a subject of interest, and it is back in the news again. Valued at more than $34 billion, the endowment fuels groundbreaking research, generous financial aid, world-class faculty and cutting-edge facilities. Yet despite its impact the endowment remains widely misunderstood. Join us for an illuminating TigerSide Chat session that demystifies how Princeton’s finances really work and how the University is investing in its mission for generations to come. The chat is online only. Register here.

Speakers: 

Jim Matteo was appointed vice president for finance and treasurer effective February 2019 and is Princeton’s chief financial officer. He oversees the offices of treasury services, risk management, planning, budget and analysis, controller, financial services (including procurement and bursar), finance technology and finance administration. He is an ex-officio member of the Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO) board and a member of the Princeton University Press board. 

Vince Tuohey became president of PRINCO in May 2024. Prior to joining Princeton, he was an investment director at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Investment Management Company (MITIMCo). At MITIMCo, he managed a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of funds and direct investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, public equity, hedge funds, commodities and real estate. Before working for MITIMCo, he was on the investment team at Littlejohn & Co., a private equity and distressed debt investment firm.