Reading time: about 3 minutesMembers of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly emphasized the need to increase student engagement ahead of April elections during GPSA’s Monday meeting. With nearly all of its executive roles opening up, GPSA members shared how low awareness and participation could limit how effectively GPSA reflects student interests. These representatives help allocate funding, advocate for student concerns and shape graduate student policy. In the May 2024 GPSA elections, voters represented approximately 6% of the over 10,000 graduate and professional students enrolled at the time. While both groups advocate for graduate students, Brennan emphasized that the assembly represents all graduate and professional students, not just those employed by the University.

Source: Daily Sun March 25, 2026 11:30 UTC