More in News

← Back to News

Transcript: President Schmidt Spring 2026 interview

MEHER RANDERIA & MATTHEW TREANOR & RONAN HEVENOR

The Poly recently sat down with President Schmidt to follow up on the progress of the RPI Forward plan, specifically discussing how the university can leverage data analytics to stabilize enrollment, diversifying revenue through expanded research and philanthropy, and pioneering the integration of AI and quantum computing as interdisciplinary tools for experiential learning and future scholarship.

Senate endorses STAR and RPA petition, multiple committee appointments

ELENI DOUGHNEY

Senate endorsed the Student Transgender Association RPI and Rensselaer Pride Alliance petition surrounding the school's process for changing sex classifications. Griffin Oliver '27 was appointed VGMIA, Ryan Kilgore '27 was appointed VGMEA, Zach Nobles '27 was appointed AAC Chairperson, and Charlie Fowle '29 was appointed FSC Chairperson.

Senate splits the role of Vice Grand Marshal, establishes Rules and Administration Committee

ELENI DOUGHNEY

Senate passed an amendment to split Vice Grand Marshal into external and internal roles, created the Rules and Administration Committee, and confirmed multiple committee chairperson appointments.

E-Board grants reimbursement for EWB’s emergency plane ticket out of Qatar

KYLE PAN

E-Board grants many travel subsidies and reimbursements, but almost reduces the emergency subsidy requested by Engineers Without Borders’, by citing the RUGP.

Where did the money go?

THE POLY

136th President of the Union Isabele Lieber shares her insights about the FY27 Union Annual Report.

Krishnayah elected GM, Goldstein elected PU

MEHER RANDERIA

Grace Meehan ’28 was reelected as Undergraduate President and Melissa Flores ’28G was elected Graduate President.

Candidates face off in GM Week 2026 debates

MEHER RANDERIA & RILEY SOBEL & AUDREY JOHNSON & SOMA PATRA

The final debates for Grand Marshal, President of the Union, Undergraduate President, and Graduate President happened on Wednesday night. Candidates discussed various issues and addressed the student body publicly for the last time before voting opens on Thursday.

Tracking GM Week 2026 endorsements

MEHER RANDERIA

An endorsement tracker for all candidates running for Grand Marshal and President of the Union from other student organizations in GM Week 2026.

E-Board reallocates Union rooms, leaves Photo Club in jeopardy

KYLE PAN

E-Board passes a motion that leaves Photo Club and the Student Veteran's Association without a room, among other reallocations. Dance Club and ShowTechs received additional subsidies, RMA special McNeil Room request approved, Sew for Hope gets starter budget.

UP Candidate Profile: Grace Meehan

THE POLY

Editor's Note: The Poly sent a questionnaire to every candidate that had filed to run for GM, PU, and UP prior to Spring break.

1–10 of 200

1 / 20