Welcome to Fall Quarter and the 2025–2026 Academic Year with GPSS

As Fall Quarter begins, the Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is excited to welcome both new and returning graduate and professional students to the 2025–2026 academic year at the University of Washington. Whether you are just starting your program or continuing your journey, GPSS is here to represent you, support you, and connect you with opportunities across campus…
GPSS Now Hiring Staff for the 2025–2026 Academic Year

Looking for a meaningful job as a graduate or professional student at the University of Washington? The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 staff positions!
GPSS Special Elections 2025-2026

On behalf of the GPSS Elections Committee, we announce the release of the Special Elections Guide for the Vice President of Finance Special Elections on May 21st. We encourage all of you to consider nominating yourself for candidacy…
GPSS Election 2025-2026

Run for a GPSS Officer Position – Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about advocating for graduate and professional students? Do you want to lead initiatives that improve student life at UW? Consider running for a Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) Officer Position for the 2025-2026 academic year!
Senator of the Month – March

Héctor Delgado Díaz is originally from Puerto Rico. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in General Science from the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Cayey, followed by a master’s in Physics from California State University, Los Angeles…
Rally and Day of Action for Financial Aid

The WA State Government is proposing large cuts to public higher education campuses and financial aid…
GPSS Takes National Stage at USSA Legislative Conference 2025

The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) actively participated in the United States Student Association (USSA) Legislative Conference…
Senator of the Month – January

Alexandros Peltekis obtained his B.S. in Chemistry and Computer Science for the University of Florida. Now, he is a PhD student studying Computational/Theoretical Chemistry under Xiaosong Li in the Chemistry Department in the University of Washington…
GPSS Officers Election 2025-26

Run for a GPSS Officer Position – Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about advocating for graduate and professional students? Do you want to lead initiatives that improve student life at UW? Consider running for a Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) Officer Position…
Senator of the Month – December

Charles Bugre is a PhD Candidate at the Information School (iSchool). His research focuses on digital skills of people with low-levels of literacy, future of libraries and problematic information. As a Senator for the PhD information Science Program…
Senator of the Month – October

Marina Zub is a dynamic professional with over eight years of experience in the digital marketing technology sector, including four years as a self-employed consultant. Throughout her career, she has partnered with enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, helping them navigate digital transformation and harness innovative solutions to drive business growth…