Monmouth University’s culture encompasses many things, but at the forefront is the love for New Jersey’s music history and Bruce Springsteen, aside from “Annie,” of course. So it was no surprise that our student record label, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) had teased a release over the summer seemingly paying homage to the singer’s 50th anniversary […]
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What’s in my bag: Back to school edition
It’s back-to-school season! If you’re wondering what necessities you may need in your bag, you’re in the right place! Here are 15 items you should keep in your bag for school. Notebooks or FoldersThe whole reason we are here, as much as we all hate to admit it, is for class. This means we should […]
Advice to the Class of 2029 from a junior
Starting college can be overwhelming, but here are five key tips that helped me settle in and thrive at Monmouth. 1. Get involved!Join clubs as early as you can. Coming into college, I received a lot of rather cliché advice but of all the unsolicited tips I received, this one has rung true: get involved. […]
H.R. Young Lecture Series Hosts Vincent Forlenza
Monmouth University’s Leon Hess Business School (LHBS) hosted their annual H.R. Young Lecture Series on Thursday, Apr. 24, 2025. Vincent Forlenza, the retired Executive Chairman and CEO of the world’s largest medical supply company, Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), presented “Building a Global Medtech Leader” in the Great Hall Auditorium. Students, faculty, and leaders in […]
Senior spotlight: Taylor Memoli
When Taylor Memoli first stepped onto Monmouth University’s campus, she wasn’t sure where college would take her. “I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life,” she said. “I knew I loved to write and tell stories, but I never really knew where that would take me.” Now, three years later, that […]
The ultimate Summer bucket list
With summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to create your own summer bucket list filled with 10 must-do activities that will make the 2025 summer season unforgettable. You can do these activities with friends, family, or even by yourself if you want! Most of the items will also be able to be […]
Dr. Mihaela Moscaliuc selected as a member of the 2025 class of Guggenheim Fellows
Dr. Mihaela Moscaliuc, Ph.D, Professor for the Department of English and English Graduate Program Director, has been selected as a member of The Guggenheim Foundation’s 100th Class of Fellows.The honor of a Guggenheim Fellow includes a grant that is awarded by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation that allows recipients to “pursue independent work at […]
Class is dismissed: Best graduation scenes in film
Graduation caps are thrown into the air, symbolizing new beginnings. Gowns are worn, and smiles reflect the achievement of earning a degree or diploma. Pictures are taken to capture the monumental moment. For the class of 2025, this will soon become a reality. For those graduating in the upcoming years or thinking about high school […]
Culture Fest brings the world to Anacon Hall
Last Tuesday, the ordinarily quiet Anacon Hall in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center was buzzing with sound, smell, and celebration. Tables lined the room, each one alive with color, conversation, and culture–from Italian masks to global trivia wheels to Japanese drumming echoing throughout the room. This was Culture Fest, a student-led event designed to bring […]
Monmouth University’s Music and Theatre Department presents “Industry Alumni Networking Event”
O n April 8, at Woods Theatre, successful Monmouth alumni gathered to share their advice, lives, and love of music. Over the years, Blue Hawk Records (BHR) has made 25 compilation albums with 132 original artists creating 147 tracks, involving over 900 students. Their contributions to not only the university but also to these students’ […]