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|constituted_by = [[Rensselaer Union Constitution]]

|established = 1866

|incumbent = ~~Kordan~~ Krishnayah

|incumbent = Jordan Krishnayah

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The '''Grand Marshal''' (GM) is the highest elected student position at [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] and chief spokesperson for the entire student body. They are the ~~most well~~-~~known~~ official ~~within~~ the [[Rensselaer Union]], and serve as presiding officer of the [[Student Senate]].

The '''Grand Marshal''' (GM) is the highest elected student position at [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] and chief spokesperson for the entire student body. They are the highest-ranking official in the [[Rensselaer Union]], and serve as the presiding officer of the [[Student Senate]]. They are known for wearing a top hat, and were first elected in 1866. They are elected, alongside all other Union officials, annually during [[GM Week]].

The Grand Marshal is the seniormost member of the [[Senate Cabinet]], and is responsible for nominating all other Cabinet members, including the two [[Vice Grand Marshal|Vice Grand Marshals]], the [[Senate-Executive Board Liaison]], the Secretary, Parlimentarian, Treasurer, and the chairs of each of the Senate's standing committees. Prior to the Senate's founding in 1970, they presided over the [[Student Council]] and served as a voting member of the Union's [[Executive Committee]].

The 160th Grand Marshal is Jordan Krishnayah, elected in the March 2026 GM Week Elections.

== History ==

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* Serves on Institute committees as representative of the student body

* Meets with the President and Board of Trustees to represent student interests

* Wears a hat

In addition, the Grand Marshal nominates the various members of the [[Senate Cabinet]] and leads the Senate.

== References ==

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 |constituted_by = [[Rensselaer Union Constitution]]
 |established = 1866
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-The '''Grand Marshal''' (GM) is the highest elected student position at [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] and chief spokesperson for the entire student body. They are the most well-known official within the [[Rensselaer Union]], and serve as presiding officer of the [[Student Senate]].
+The '''Grand Marshal''' (GM) is the highest elected student position at [[Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute]] and chief spokesperson for the entire student body. They are the highest-ranking official in the [[Rensselaer Union]], and serve as the presiding officer of the [[Student Senate]]. They are known for wearing a top hat, and were first elected in 1866. They are elected, alongside all other Union officials, annually during [[GM Week]].
+The Grand Marshal is the seniormost member of the [[Senate Cabinet]], and is responsible for nominating all other Cabinet members, including the two [[Vice Grand Marshal|Vice Grand Marshals]], the [[Senate-Executive Board Liaison]], the Secretary, Parlimentarian, Treasurer, and the chairs of each of the Senate's standing committees. Prior to the Senate's founding in 1970, they presided over the [[Student Council]] and served as a voting member of the Union's [[Executive Committee]].
+The 160th Grand Marshal is Jordan Krishnayah, elected in the March 2026 GM Week Elections.
 == History ==
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 * Serves on Institute committees as representative of the student body
 * Meets with the President and Board of Trustees to represent student interests
-* Wears a hat
+In addition, the Grand Marshal nominates the various members of the [[Senate Cabinet]] and leads the Senate.
 == References ==
 {{reflist}}
+{{Navbox Senate}}