Graduate School

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.

With an uncontested presidential race, candidates for top 3 GSG elections focus on dining, departmental equity

The election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.

The election for this year’s GSG Executive Board began on Monday Jan. 6, and polls will close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13.

Exploring Princeton Plasma Physics with PhD Student Maxwell Rosen

Planning Board committee approves reconstruction and relocation of Eisenhart Arch

21 years after a truck collision damaged the Graduate College’s Eisenhart Arch, the University is reconstructing and relocating the structure in hopes of improving aesthetics and supporting road safety.

21 years after a truck collision damaged the Graduate College’s Eisenhart Arch, the University is reconstructing and relocating the structure in hopes of improving aesthetics and supporting road safety.

Grad students satisfied with 12 free meals pilot, call for location expansion amid overcrowding

Following the program’s debut on Aug. 25, the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students was received with largely positive reactions. However, some students have expressed concerns with overcrowding in the Graduate School dining hall, and advocate for the program’s expansion.

Following the program’s debut on Aug. 25, the 12 Free Meals Pilot Program for graduate students was received with largely positive reactions. However, some students have expressed concerns with overcrowding in the Graduate School dining hall, and advocate for the program’s expansion.

After failed vote in May, graduate students reflect on years-long unionization campaign

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

Princeton Graduate Students United (PGSU) filed on April 12 and held its vote on May 13 and 14, with just over a third of graduate student voters voting in support of the union. The ‘Prince’ spoke to organizers and critics of unionization about the campaign preceding the election.

New Meadows Cafe opens doors in graduate housing

Staff writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews the recently opened Meadows Cafe, located in the namesake graduate housing.

Staff writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews the recently opened Meadows Cafe, located in the namesake graduate housing.

VP Catalano under fire: Calls for GSG resignation grow amid union backing controversy

At a special meeting held by the Graduate Student Government on May 21, GSG Vice President Christopher Catalano was heavily criticized for sending an unauthorized email supporting unionization to the gsg-global listserv. Several students called for his resignation. 

At a special meeting held by the Graduate Student Government on May 21, GSG Vice President Christopher Catalano was heavily criticized for sending an unauthorized email supporting unionization to the gsg-global listserv. Several students called for his resignation.

Graduate student union vote fails, 391–652

Princeton graduate students voted against joining the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) in a vote on May 13 and 14.

Princeton graduate students voted against joining the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) in a vote on May 13 and 14.

Lisa Lonie, the musician behind ‘the largest sound on campus that nobody knows about’

Since 2012, Lisa Lonie has played the campus carillon, a keyboard-based percussion instrument composed of twenty tons of bronze bells. Her music can be heard every Sunday from Forbes and the Graduate College.

Since 2012, Lisa Lonie has played the campus carillon, a keyboard-based percussion instrument composed of twenty tons of bronze bells. Her music can be heard every Sunday from Forbes and the Graduate College.

Grad students will vote on unionization May 13 and 14

A graduate student union election date is officially set for mid-May, four days after postdocs and scholars are set to vote to establish their own union. PGSU initially filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on April 12.

A graduate student union election date is officially set for mid-May, four days after postdocs and scholars are set to vote to establish their own union. PGSU initially filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board on April 12.

Graduate students file for union election, marking last Ivy to do so

The move by Princeton Graduate Students United comes two weeks after postdoctoral workers at the University filed for an NLRB election.

The move by Princeton Graduate Students United comes two weeks after postdoctoral workers at the University filed for an NLRB election.