Though students are back in the classroom and the pandemic seems to be a thing of the past, many on this campus and in society at large are still feeling its effects physically, emotionally, and financially. Individuals, families, and organizations had to adjust their lives and finances in order to weather the most challenging global […]
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Blue Hawk Records held its auditions for their 23rd compilation album, which is set to be released in December. A number of Monmouth artists attended the auditions to both showcase their original compositions as well as challenge the idea that “one genre fits all.” According to a press release issued by […]
Monmouth University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) celebrates the one-year anniversary of its new dean, David Hamilton Golland, Ph.D., this fall. Golland’s assignment follows that of Richard Veit, who formerly served as the School’s Interim Dean. Joe Rapolla, specialist professor and Chair of the Music and Theatre Arts Department, said of the upper […]
Monmouth University reached No. 17, its highest ranking yet, on the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges list in the Regional Universities North category. In addition to this ranking, Monmouth also again made headway on the lists of Best Colleges for Veterans, Best Value Schools, and rose 26 spots in Top Performers on […]
Counseling and Prevention Services (CPS) held a discussion on eating and body image in the Great Hall Auditorium, led by guest speaker Kate Ringwood, LPC, on Friday, Sept. 15. The hour-long presentation, both available via Zoom and in-person, discussed signs and symptoms of disordered eating, as well as how to take the first step towards […]
The Intercultural Center kicked off Latinx Heritage Month on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Student Center Patio with free empanadas and churros, music, and giveaways. The celebration was just the start of a month-long series of events that aim to educate about and honor Latinx heritage. At the kickoff event, student organization leaders Jefferson Gonzalez, […]
Asad Whitehead, a senior music industry student, recently was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the entertainment company Live Nation and its partner Music Forward Foundation. The scholarship specifically supports students who are pursuing a career in concert promotion, venue operation, sponsorship, ticketing, and artist management. On campus, Whitehead is involved in numerous student-led clubs, such […]
On Tuesday, March 28, Nintendo published never-before-seen gameplay of the newest “The Legend of Zelda” installment, “Tears of the Kingdom,” whose release is less than a month away. With countless additives and a plotline that is not yet revealed, it’s time to dive deep into what makes Tears of the Kingdom one of the most […]
Donors worldwide contributed to a record-breaking $225,000 through more than 1,500 gifts during Monmouth’s third annual Giving Days from Thursday, March 23 to Friday, March 24. Donations came from Argentina, Germany, Mexico, and New Zealand, in addition to 38 domestic states. Monmouth initiated Giving Days as a way to engage with its donors, as well […]
On Monday, March 27, Monmouth University announced its largest single gift in the institution’s history, a donation of $21 million from an anonymous donor. The donation, in accordance with the benefactor’s wishes, will go towards establishing a scholarship that benefits high-achieving undergraduate students with the greatest financial risk, thus allowing them access to a private […]