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Woodrow Wilson graduated from Princeton University in 1879. He earned a Ph.D. in history and political science from Johns Hopkins University. Wilson taught at Bryn Mawr College and Wesleyan University before returning to Princeton in 1890 as professor and chair of jurisprudence and political economy. He developed a strong prelaw curriculum and was recognized as a popular instructor. In 1902, Wilson was appointed president of Princeton University, a position he held until 1910. During his tenure as president, he introduced the preceptorial system of instruction and reorganized the university's administrative structure into academic departments.

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