President Paul R. Brown officially began his new role at the University on August 1. Since leaving Lehigh University and taking over for Paul G. Gaffney II, Brown has been focusing on how to make the University grow.
Year: 2013
The EZ Ride Shuttle Adds Stop on Campus … Did We Mention it’s Free?
A ribbon cutting ceremony held on Tuesday, September 4, welcomed a newfreeform of transportation available for all students and staff. The city of Long Branch’s “EZ Ride Bus Shuttle” created a new route that will include the University Health Center.
Student Center Gets New Look
The Rebecca Stafford Student Center completed new renovations this summer to create new food selections and an updated look. The University’s dining service, ARAMARK, worked with campus officials to solidify the changes.
MU Offers New Veterinary and Medical School Program
The University entered into a partnership with St. George’s University’s (SGU) School of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies on August 12 to provide students studying biology and health studies a new option for medical and veterinary school.
Students Kick-Off the Semester with “Welcome Week”
Student move-in day at the University marked the first day of “Welcome Week” on Sunday, September 1. “Welcome Week” is a series of events that the University offers to help students transition back into campus life after summer break.
The MAC Holds Annual Job Fair
Hundreds of University Federal Work Study (FWS) students gathered in the Multi-purpose Activity Center (MAC) to search for employment at the Job Fair on Thursday, September 5.
President Brown is Officially Greeted by the University
After 10 years of strong leadership, the former University president, Paul G. Gaffney retired from his position and Dr. Paul Brown was welcomed as the new University president during a ceremony at Wilson Hall on July 31.
Monmouth XC Makes Top Ten in Two Consecutive Races
The Monmouth University’s men’s and women’s cross country team began their season with high hopes and so far they have been answered. Competing in two races thus far, both the men and women have secured spots in the top five.
Men’s Soccer Ties Seton Hall in Double Overtime Thriller
Monmouth University’s men’s soccer team tied their in-state rival Seton Hall University 1-1 in the Hawks home opener Friday night on the Great Lawn. Junior defender Emmanuel Senyah Agyemang netted the Hawks lone goal while Mateusz Brela scored the lone goal for SHU. The two teams competed in front of 4,042 fans marking a new school record.
Football Adjusts to New Roster, New Schedule
With a summer of off-season workouts and training camp over, the Hawks are finally back on the football field for the start of the 2013 season. However, this season will have a different feel and look to the schedule.