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University corrects PGSU tweet, clarifies smaller raise ratified before unionization drive

The memo explained the process behind stipend hikes and noted that Princeton has increased graduate student stipends for 20 years in a row. 

The memo explained the process behind stipend hikes and noted that Princeton has increased graduate student stipends for 20 years in a row. 

NEWS | 03/03/2023

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The tenure process, explained

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the tenure process for University professors amidst ongoing efforts to diversify the faculty. However, significant demographic gaps remain between tenured and non-tenured members.

The Daily Princetonian breaks down the tenure process for University professors amidst ongoing efforts to diversify the faculty. However, significant demographic gaps remain between tenured and non-tenured members.

NEWS | 03/02/2023

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Princeton's transfer program establishes itself — and expands

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

With the reintroduction of the transfer program, the University has worked to accommodate transfer students’ different needs with orientation programs, a specialized writing seminar, and close work with the Princeton Transfer Association. 

NEWS | 03/02/2023

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Amid concerns about Halal food accessibility, Princeton touts improved Ramadan schedule

With Ramadan beginning on March 22, Muslim students have expressed concern over the accessibility and variety of Halal food, as well as a lack of communication. Campus Dining has made changes to food available during Ramadan in response to feedback from Muslim students last year.

With Ramadan beginning on March 22, Muslim students have expressed concern over the accessibility and variety of Halal food, as well as a lack of communication. Campus Dining has made changes to food available during Ramadan in response to feedback from Muslim students last year.

NEWS | 03/01/2023

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As virtual learning wanes at Princeton, professors make their own policy

Nearly three years after COVID-19 sent students off campus, professors and administrators are split in their views of what role virtual learning should play in Princeton courses. 

Nearly three years after COVID-19 sent students off campus, professors and administrators are split in their views of what role virtual learning should play in Princeton courses. 

NEWS | 02/28/2023

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Continuing 65 year streak, Princeton professors receive Sloan fellowship

Princeton professors Shane Campbell-Staton, Felix Heide, John Jimah, Anirudha Majumdar, Mikkel Plagborg-Møller, and Sanfeng Wu were named 2023 Sloan Research Fellows. Winners of the Sloan Research Fellowship are granted a two-year fellowship and a $75,000 stipend to foster research endeavors.

Princeton professors Shane Campbell-Staton, Felix Heide, John Jimah, Anirudha Majumdar, Mikkel Plagborg-Møller, and Sanfeng Wu were named 2023 Sloan Research Fellows. Winners of the Sloan Research Fellowship are granted a two-year fellowship and a $75,000 stipend to foster research endeavors.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

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University to raise grad student stipends, expresses ‘concern’ about unionization

After a two-week union campaign, the Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced that the University will raise some graduate student stipends by $5,000 in the 2023–2024 academic year. In an attachment to a recent memo sent out to the graduate student body, the University confirmed that the annual stipend rate for the 2023–2024 academic year will be between $47,880 and $50,400.

After a two-week union campaign, the Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced that the University will raise some graduate student stipends by $5,000 in the 2023–2024 academic year. In an attachment to a recent memo sent out to the graduate student body, the University confirmed that the annual stipend rate for the 2023–2024 academic year will be between $47,880 and $50,400.

NEWS | 02/28/2023

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Grad students’ struggle to secure affordable housing bolsters unionization effort

Some graduate students spoke to The Daily Princetonian about difficulties in finding housing. Access to “better” housing is included in platform proposed by Princeton Graduate Students United, which recently attained union signatures from a majority of graduate students. 

Some graduate students spoke to The Daily Princetonian about difficulties in finding housing. Access to “better” housing is included in platform proposed by Princeton Graduate Students United, which recently attained union signatures from a majority of graduate students.  

NEWS | 02/28/2023

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USG President, Treasurer, argue for raising student fees to increase programming

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

USG continued conversations around mental health and budget concerns in its weekly meeting. The Senate also approved a Conservation Society summit and converted the Menstrual Products Task Force to an ad hoc committee.

NEWS | 02/26/2023

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Majority of graduate students have signed union cards nine days after rally

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) announced on Friday that a majority of graduate students had signed union cards, an important step in the union obtaining certification from the National Labor Relations Board. 

NEWS | 02/24/2023

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Davis and Gantman ’23 win Pyne Prize, trends for SPIA, history, USG present

Seniors Ella Gantman and Austin Davis were awarded the Pyne Prize, the highest undergraduate honor. They will be recognized on Alumni Day on Feb. 25.

Seniors Ella Gantman and Austin Davis were awarded the Pyne Prize, the highest undergraduate honor. They will be recognized on Alumni Day on Feb. 25.

NEWS | 02/24/2023

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School of Engineering and Applied Sciences shuts down rumors that COS B.S.E. is being eliminated

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false.

Despite rumors that the University is planning to eliminate the COS B.S.E. degree, officials in the department and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences say they are false. 

NEWS | 02/23/2023

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Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

NEWS | 02/23/2023

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Eating Club officers boast extensive financial aid, process to expand continues

The ‘Prince’ breaks down how eating clubs strive to cover costs not subsidized by the University for upperclass students who choose to join an eating club.

The ‘Prince’ breaks down how eating clubs strive to cover costs not subsidized by the University for upperclass students who choose to join an eating club.

NEWS | 02/22/2023

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As grad student union builds, Graduate Student Government votes to release message of support

The Princeton Graduate Student Government Assembly (GSG) voted to release a message of support for Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU), at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The vote comes less than a week after a PGSU rally on Feb.15, which drew over 150 supporters of the unionization effort. 

The Princeton Graduate Student Government Assembly (GSG) voted to release a message of support for Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU), at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The vote comes less than a week after a PGSU rally on Feb.15, which drew over 150 supporters of the unionization effort. 

NEWS | 02/21/2023

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Eisgruber reaffirms commitment to diversity, campus expansion in CPUC meeting

The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) met for their first meeting of 2023 on Monday, Feb. 20. University President Christoper L. Eisgruber ’83 was present and addressed his annual letter, campus expansion, and a renewed focus on diversity.

The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) met for their first meeting of 2023 on Monday, Feb. 20. University President Christoper L. Eisgruber ’83 was present and addressed his annual letter, campus expansion, and a renewed focus on diversity.

NEWS | 02/20/2023

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USG talks Campus Pub and Lawnparties, receives committee updates, and approves budget

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week.

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) met on Sunday, Feb. 19 to confirm new committee members, receive committee updates, and discuss the Mental Health Work Organization. Members presented proposals for investing in Lawnparties, reopening a campus bar, and the expansion of Mental Health Week

NEWS | 02/20/2023