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University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that "larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”

University spokesperson Ahmad Rizvi wrote that “larger-than-usual numbers of graduate students renewing their housing contracts for the coming academic year contributed to the need to utilize Walker for graduate students.”


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Despite strong unionization push, hesitation remains for some graduate students

“I don’t need the union, because I feel like Princeton is meeting all my needs,” one graduate student told the ‘Prince.’ Others reported frustration with union leadership and cited divergent interests between students in STEM and the humanities as deterring factors for joining the unionization push.  

“I don’t need the union, because I feel like Princeton is meeting all my needs,” one graduate student told the ‘Prince.’ Others reported frustration with union leadership and cited divergent interests between students in STEM and the humanities as deterring factors for joining the unionization push.  

NEWS | March 30

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Graduate School dean talks unionization, cites existing engagement with students

In light of recent unionization efforts from Princeton Graduate Students United and increased pressure on University administration to address them, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley on Wednesday, March 8 to discuss unionization and the Graduate School’s institutional response.  

In light of recent unionization efforts from Princeton Graduate Students United and increased pressure on University administration to address them, The Daily Princetonian sat down with Dean of the Graduate School Rodney Priestley on Wednesday, March 8 to discuss unionization and the Graduate School’s institutional response.   

NEWS | March 10

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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 | March 3

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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 | February 24

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Over 150 people rally with PGSU to support next steps in union campaign

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages and better working conditions from the University.  PGSU also began their union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

Graduate students, along with undergraduates and post-graduate students, gathered together with Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) to demand fair wages from the University. PGSU also began its union card campaign, which makes organizing efforts an official union campaign. 

NEWS | February 16

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Princeton French & Francophone Society revived amid growing student interest after 7-year hiatus

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

Graduate student leaders Yassine Ait Ali and Sophie Chopin emphasized the club’s desire to bring students together with respect to diversity and inclusion, as well as to welcome those with all levels of French-speaking ability and knowledge of French and Francophone culture.

NEWS | October 27

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Podcast | What can vocal marmosets tell us about human development?

In this episode of The Highlights, show host Thiago Tarraf Varella discusses his research on pre linguistic vocal learning in marmosets, and what this can tell us about human vocal development.

In this episode of The Highlights, show host Thiago Tarraf Varella discusses his research on pre-linguistic vocal learning in marmosets, and what this can tell us about human vocal development. 

PODCAST | 04/04/2022

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Rodney Priestley named next Dean of Graduate School

Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been named the next dean of Princeton’s Graduate School.

Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been named the next dean of Princeton’s Graduate School.

NEWS | 03/09/2022

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Princeton Astrophysics researchers find new way to detect coronal mass ejections

New research by Stephen Majeski, a graduate student in the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and Professor Hantao Ji of the Astrophysics department helps to detect potential coronal mass ejections and learn more about their behaviors to prevent them before they reach Earth.

New research by Stephen Majeski, a graduate student in the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, and Professor Hantao Ji of the Astrophysics department helps to detect potential coronal mass ejections and learn more about their behaviors to prevent them before they reach Earth.

NEWS | 02/15/2022

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Princeton responds to Xiyue Wang’s lawsuit relating to his Iranian imprisonment

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit.

In its response, formally a “motion to dismiss,” the University requested that Judge Douglas Hurd dismiss the case “without prejudice,” a legal mechanism which allows for a plaintiff to revise and refile their lawsuit. 

NEWS | 02/08/2022

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Bridging the gap: Graduate student life in the Orange Bubble

With limited and often arbitrarily assigned residential spaces, meager options for socializing, and a narrow dating pool, some graduate students feel alienated from University life, while others have found pockets of community and exciting ways to engage.

With limited and often arbitrarily assigned residential spaces, meager options for socializing, and a narrow dating pool, some graduate students feel alienated from University life, while others have found pockets of community and exciting ways to engage.

FEATURES | 02/08/2022

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PGSU, Princeton Disability Collective petition Princeton to provide remote learning options

The petition, which was posted to the front doorway and stairs of Nassau Hall and sent out to students and staff, had 363 signatures as of Jan. 23.   

The petition, which was posted to the front doorway and stairs of Nassau Hall and sent out to students and staff, had 363 signatures as of Jan. 23.  

NEWS | 02/01/2022