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And just like that, college is over. These past four years have definitely been a rollercoaster ride, and it’s coming to an end. Juggling school work, extracurriculars, jobs, internships, and a pandemic has not been easy. However, the support of so many people at Monmouth has guided me to this exact moment. I walked into […]
Priscilla Gac-Artigas, Ph.D., a full professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures who teaches all levels of Spanish plus all courses on Latin American literature and culture, adds an important achievement to her list of accomplishments. She became an elected full member of the North American Academy of the Spanish Language, (ANLE) in […]
Zachary Dougherty, a junior studying History and Political Science with a concentration in International Relations, has recently been included for the fourth time in a row in Insider NJ’s Insider 100: Millennials list. Dougherty has always possessed an affinity for public service and government, which led him to pursue this career. He believes his majors […]
The University celebrated National Transfer Student Week for the fifth year in a row, from Oct. 18-22, to recognize the accomplishments and contributions made by transfer students to the Monmouth community. This week is a national campaign coordinated by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students or the NISTS. The theme for this […]
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year starting Sept. 15 until Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions and achievements made by the Latinx community to this country. In 1968, Hispanic Heritage was observed for a week under President Lyndon Johnson; however, it wasn’t until President Ronald Reagan’s term in 1988 when it was extended to […]
Jennifer McGovern, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Faculty Athletic Representative published an article in the March 2021 issue of the peer-reviewed journal “Latino studies.” The article, titled, “Are Latinx youth getting in the game? The effects of gender, class, ethnicity, and language on Latinx youth sport participation” concluded that US Latinx youth, in particular […]
Arina Martin, a 2021 graduate who studied Music with a concentration in Music Industry, is living the dream of working for one of the popular music streaming services: Pandora and SiriusXM. Although she is passionate about what she is doing now, the road to get there has not been easy. Originally, Martin’s plan did not […]
Nina Marie Costa is a highly successful public relations professional who is living out her dream, but she was once a student in those Monmouth University classrooms with hopes of breaking into this industry. She graduated in 2014 with a B.A. in communication and a concentration in journalism and public relations, with a double minor […]
Being a student is hard enough, but can you imagine running a business at the same time? That is exactly what senior Breasia Love has been doing for the past two years, and is currently studying business administration with a double concentration in marketing and management. Bre Moné’s Beauty Collection was developed in order to […]
Now that the semester has begun, many students are anxious to get out and explore the West Long Branch area. However, sometimes things can get a little expensive, and as college students, it may be necessary to save as much money as possible. Being a student pays off tremendously, as many locations offer discounts to […]