Graduate School

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

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.

GSG meeting covers beer jacket distribution and student government consolidation

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

GSG hears debrief on Ivy+ Leadership Summit, establishes Assembly Committees

The Graduate Student Government voted to establish Assembly Committees and discussed the Ivy+ Leadership Summit at a meeting on Tuesday.

The Graduate Student Government voted to establish Assembly Committees and discussed the Ivy+ Leadership Summit at a meeting on Tuesday.

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.

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.

GSG reviews 2024–25 budget, faces questions over spending transparency

On Tuesday, GSG leaders faced questions regarding budget expenditures from the 2024–25 year, including transparency issues in their expense categorization.

GSG leaders faced questions regarding budget expenditures from the 2024–25 year, including transparency issues in their expense categorization on Tuesday.

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.  

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.

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.

Graduate Student Government focuses on CPUC, DCE, and a graduate student center

During its April 29 meeting, the Graduate Student Government discussed voting corrections, DCE policy reforms, and campus initiatives.

During its April 29 meeting, the Graduate Student Government discussed voting corrections, DCE policy reforms, and campus initiatives.

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.

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.

Graduate student equity, sustainability take center stage at Graduate Student Government

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) Assembly meeting on April 1 focused on expanding graduate student resources, including plans for a dedicated Graduate Student Center and improved dining and sustainability initiatives.

The turmoils at PPPL: Dozens of technicians, engineers, theorists laid off

Dozens of engineering staff and at least six theorists laid off in early February at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory following shift in focus of the lab.

Dozens of engineering staff and at least six theorists laid off in early February at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory following shift in focus of the lab.

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.

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.

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.

Kidnapped graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is still alive, Iraqi Foreign Minister says

Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X that according to the Iraqi Foreign Minister, kidnapped Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is alive.

Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on X that according to the Iraqi foreign minister, kidnapped Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov is alive.