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New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

New Trump administration policies add uncertainty for international students

Elizabeth Hu
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A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.

‘At a disadvantage’: Faculty and military community members condemn new DOD policy

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‘At a disadvantage’: Faculty and military community members condemn new DOD policy

Devon Rudolph

Following Hegseth’s decision to end graduate programs for active-duty service members at Princeton and other top universities, concerns have been expressed about the impacts this policy will have on service members.

Following Hegseth’s decision to end graduate programs for active-duty service members at Princeton and other top universities, concerns have been expressed about the impacts this policy will have on service members.

FEATURES | March 11

Graduate students respond positively to new ‘GRAD’ sweaters

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Graduate students respond positively to new ‘GRAD’ sweaters

Clara Docherty

The Graduate Student Government has begun purchasing and distributing ‘GRAD’ sweaters to graduate students, a design inspired by the undergraduate Declaration Day sweaters.

The Graduate Student Government has begun purchasing and distributing ‘GRAD’ sweaters to graduate students, a design inspired by the undergraduate Declaration Day sweaters.

NEWS | March 2

Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

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Collaborative Teaching Initiative enters its 10th year

Julie Kim

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

The initiative allows graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to co-teach undergraduate courses with a faculty member. Several of those involved spoke with the ‘Prince’ about their experiences.

NEWS | February 10

Newly elected GSG officers share goals for upcoming terms

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Newly elected GSG officers share goals for upcoming terms

Toby Chang

On Tuesday, the Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly confirmed the 11 newly elected and re-elected members of the GSG Executive Board. The Daily Princetonian conducted interviews with some of them.

On Tuesday, the Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly confirmed the 11 newly elected and re-elected members of the GSG Executive Board. The Daily Princetonian conducted interviews with some of them.

NEWS | January 28

Candidates for GSG elections talk transparency, mental health, budget

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Candidates for GSG elections talk transparency, mental health, budget

Oliver Wu, Amaya Taylor, and Elizabeth Hu

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.

NEWS | January 18

Dean of Graduate School hosts TigerSide Chat to celebrate 125th anniversary

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Dean of Graduate School hosts TigerSide Chat to celebrate 125th anniversary

Ambre Van de Velde

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

Priestley highlighted Princeton’s continued leadership in graduate education, noting four new PhD programs just within the past three years: biophysics, bioengineering, quantum science, and material science engineering.

NEWS | December 12
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GSG meeting covers beer jacket distribution and student government consolidation

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GSG meeting covers beer jacket distribution and student government consolidation

Gray Collins

Fifteen minutes after the Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, GSG President Amari Tankard GS walked in, wheeling a cart of wine, beer, and cheeses to be distributed among the attendees.

Fifteen minutes after the Graduate Student Government (GSG) meeting was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, GSG President Amari Tankard GS walked in, wheeling a cart of wine, beer, and cheeses to be distributed among the attendees.

NEWS | December 3

USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

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USLC meeting discusses PEV policy, undergrads advocate for language on doxing

Kian Petlin

At the recent meeting of the University Student Life Committee, the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy was re-evaluated, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

University faculty and students, including members of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and the Graduate Student Government (GSG) gathered to re-evaluate the Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) policy, alongside harassment policies and graduate student concerns.

NEWS | November 18

Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

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Most grad student cohorts will see reductions this cycle, but departments won’t say how many

Nika Schindler and Nikoloz Inashvili

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

Most graduate program cohort sizes will see a “modest reduction” in the 2025 admission cycle, according to University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. 

NEWS | November 10

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

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

Clara Docherty

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

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

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

Ambre Van de Velde and Nika Schindler

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

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

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

Meghana Veldhuis and Ben Goldston

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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