More than 150 university presidents signed a letter titled, “A Call for Constructive Engagement” taking aim at the Trump administration over what the presidents view as, “unprecedented government overreach” in higher education. The lettter can be found at the American Association of Colleges and Universities webpage. “As leaders of America’s colleges, universities, and scholarly societies,” […]
Author: Brendan Sheehan
Is MU prioritizing athletics over academics?
In recent years, MU has made a significant investment in athletics, particularly after the institution became a member of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and transitioned to a Division I university. Students are taking notice. This academic year, “The Outlook” received many inquiries from students who overwhelmingly, although not exclusively, expressed their concerns about these […]
Man breaks in, sets fire to home of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
In the early morning hours of Sunday, April 13, a man broke into the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion and set it on fire while the Governor and his family were sleeping inside. Officials said 38-year-old Cody Balmer scaled a fence, evaded state troopers protecting the home, and broke into the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion located in Harrisburg, […]
“Hands Off” rallies protesting Trump administration taking place across United States
There was coast-to-coast opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration during a national day of protest on Saturday, April 5. In nearly 1,300 locations in all 50 states, millions of Americans took to the streets to protest the incumbent administration. There were nearly two dozen planned “Hands Off” rallies in New Jersey, including in Toms River […]
Civility discussion held in Pollak Theater
On Wednesday, March 26, Monmouth University hosted a “Restoring Public Trust: The Role of Media in Advancing Civility and Informed Policy” event in Pollak Theater. The panel, part of the university’s ongoing “Leadership, Civility, and Common Ground in Politics and Public Service” series, featured welcome remarks from University President Dr. Patrick Leahy and was moderated […]
Monmouth shuts down Polling Institute
In an email to faculty on March 12, President Patrick Leahy announced that the Monmouth University Polling Institute would be closing its doors this year on July 1. The Institute was founded in 2005 by current Director Patrick Murray and employs three people. Its stated mission, according to the website, is to “Foster greater public […]
OPEN LETTER: Students & Faculty United: FAMCO Must Act on Grade Transparency
Tanner Purdy, Class of 2025, SGA President Brendan Sheehan, Class of 2026, SGA Director of Public Relations The success of the learning environment depends on a mutually respectful student-faculty relationship, built on trust, transparency, and accountability. Our advocacy for students’ rights and grade transparency stems from our commitment to that relationship. Shared governance should not […]
FAMCO holds Teach-In on Trump’s first month in office
The Faculty Association of Monmouth University (FAMCO) held a teach-in on Tuesday, Mar. 4 in the Great Hall Auditorium to discuss President Donald Trump’s first month in office. The first session was held from 10:05am to 11:25am, where students Nashalie Garcia and Rafael Martinez Ponce moderated the faculty panel that included Professor Stephanie Bobbitt, Associate […]
U.S. votes against UNResolution condemingRussia’s invasion of Ukraine
On the three year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States voted against a resolution condemning the invasion at the United Nations. The United States joined Russia, North Korea and 15 other member-states in opposing the resolution, which passed with 93 yes votes and 65 abstentions. The vote marks a 180-degree shift in […]
Government shutdown less than one month away as Congress struggles to find solution
The federal government is set to shut down by mid-March if Congress fails to find a compromise to fund the government. This would bring about the first government shutdown since Jan. 2019. Bipartisan lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are working to try and find a solution to fund the federal government before it runs out of […]