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The Graduate Student Government (GSG) elections for the Executive Board are ongoing, and for the first time in two years, the presidential position is contested. The Daily Princetonian sat down with those running.

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) elections for the Executive Board are ongoing, and for the first time in two years, the presidential position is contested. The Daily Princetonian sat down with those running.


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ECE to discontinue Princeton-specific master’s program, reinstitute externally funded version

Clarie Gmachl, the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department chair, wrote in an email to ECE seniors Tuesday that the University funded fifth year Master’s Program for ECE seniors would be discontinued.

Clarie Gmachl, the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department chair, wrote in an email to ECE seniors Tuesday that the University funded fifth year Master’s Program for ECE seniors would be discontinued.

NEWS | October 31

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Graduate School celebrates 125th anniversary with ‘Many Minds, Many Stripes’ conference

This past weekend, Princeton hosted numerous events to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Graduate School, including panel discussions and a talk with President Eisgruber.

This past weekend, Princeton hosted numerous events to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Graduate School, including panel discussions and a talk with President Eisgruber.

NEWS | October 20

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Free meals for grad students slashed to six from 12 amid budget cuts

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

Despite reported success of last year’s 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students, meals have been cut back to six free swipes per semester amid a variety of University-wide budget cuts.  

NEWS | September 23

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U. investigating swastika graffiti in graduate student apartment building

Graffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.

Graffiti of a swastika was discovered in mid-July at Princeton’s Lakeside graduate housing complex, prompting Public Safety to boost patrols and investigate. The Department of Public Safety’s investigation is still ongoing, with no suspects identified.

NEWS | August 15

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GSG approves audit, delays budget approval after ‘insufferable’ meeting

The final Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting for the semester lasted more than an hour and a half when discussions over the proposed budget for the next year and a proposed Student Life Fee of $100 turned controversial.

The final Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting for the semester lasted more than an hour and a half when discussions over the proposed budget for the next year and a proposed Student Life Fee of $100 turned controversial.

NEWS | May 15

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Visas of one grad student, one post-doc revoked in early April

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

At least one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher at Princeton had their visas revoked in early April, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Daily Princetonian. This is the first known instance of visa revocations at the University.

NEWS | April 22

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After a year of shared governance, grad students see progress — but say more work remains

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

After a year of Princeton’s shared governance model, graduate students praised their inclusion in faculty committees but noted challenges with coordination, calling for clearer structure and communication.

NEWS | April 10

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SPIA grad students grapple with job prospects after Trump executive orders

Concern among Princeton graduate students regarding internships, jobs, and funding is increasing alongside uncertainty among government and federally supported organizations.

Concern among Princeton graduate students regarding internships, jobs, and funding is increasing alongside uncertainty among government and federally supported organizations.

NEWS | March 7

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Princeton has not asked departments to reduce graduate admissions as other colleges enact cuts

After the University of Pennsylvania reduced admissions rates for numerous graduate programs due to cuts in federal funding, The Daily Princetonian confirmed that admissions rates in graduate programs at Princeton University have not been affected by the cuts so far. The 'Prince' spoke to members of various Princeton departments about the varied anticipated impacts.

After the University of Pennsylvania reduced admissions rates for numerous graduate programs due to cuts in federal funding, The Daily Princetonian confirmed that admissions rates in graduate programs at Princeton University have not been affected by the cuts so far. The 'Prince' spoke to members of various Princeton departments about the varied anticipated impacts.

NEWS | March 5

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Elected GSG officers to continue push for graduate student parity

On Jan. 15, the GSG Election Committee announced the results of the 2025 officer elections, naming Amari Tankard GS as President, Caridad Estrada Cardona GS as Vice President, and Jan Ertl GS as Vice President of Internal Affairs, among other members.

On Jan. 15, the GSG Election Committee announced the results of the 2025 officer elections, naming Amari Tankard GS as President, Caridad Estrada GS as Vice President, and Jan Ertl GS as Vice President of Internal Affairs, among other members.

NEWS | January 29