After the Department of Nursing changed their grading scale in fall of 2025, setting the numeric threshold for an A to between a 98-100, students received an email on Dec. 18, that informed them upon the re-evaluation of the numeric threshold, the grading scale for an A would now sit between 95-100. The re-evaluation came […]
Students at Monmouth University are finding themselves circling campus longer than usual. What was once a routine part of the day: parking, walking to class and arriving on time, has become less predictable following the closure of the Woods Theater parking lot. For most students, finding alternative parking options across campus has added stress to […]
On March 28, Scott Timothy Sanczyk, passed away after sustaining major injuries in an automobile accident at age 20. He was a first semester business major at Monmouth University after transferring from Lafayette College. Sanczyk left behind his parents, Tom and Jackie Sanczyk, Stephanie and Conner Dolan (sister and brother-in-law), Steven and Spencer (brothers), and […]
O n March 26, former Monmouth President, Grey J. Dimenna passed away in a motorcycle accident at the age of 72. Dimenna began his Monmouth career on Feb. 20, 1995, serving as Vice President and General Counsel. After nearly two decades, he retired on July 31, 2013. Amid presidential transition for the university, Dimenna came […]
The U.S. Department of Education recently proposed changes to federal student loan repayment plans that could affect graduate borrowers nationwide. Driven by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, the proposal would modify income-driven repayment options and introduce new borrowing limits for graduate and professional programs, changes that may directly affect students pursuing advanced degrees in […]
Students, faculty and local community members gathered on Thursday, Mar. 27 at Monmouth University for a symposium examining the historical impact of Native American boarding schools, featuring a keynote speech by historian, Brenda J. Child. The event was held at 10:05 a.m. in the Great Hall Auditorium, focusing on the theme “Boarding Schools and American […]
Pure Extraction and Ransom (PEAR) claims to have stolen 16 terabytes of data according to Comparitech, following President Patrick F. Leahy’s email to Monmouth students and faculty on Mar. 13 addressing a cybersecurity incident. The University is yet to confirm this information. According to Comparitech, PEAR is a cybercriminal group that steals and ransoms data. […]
The new music center at Monmouth University opening spring 2026 is looking for docents, volunteer expert tour guides who play a crucial role in museums by having intimate knowledge on subject matters, in this case, the Springsteen Center. Melissa Ziobro, the Curator for The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music and the Director of Territorial […]
On Feb. 26 Monmouth University Student Government Association (SGA) President Brendan Sheehan sent an email to the student body addressing his concerns regarding engagement on Monmouth’s campus. Sheehan said, “I hear the murmurs of frustration. Occasionally, I see a Yik Yak with a valid concern about academics, dining, facilities, or issues impacting the student experience. […]
Students were offered a chance to de-stress during their busy school day by interacting with certified therapy dogs when Monmouth University’s Counseling and Prevention Services hosted a “Pawffice Hours” event in the Student Center, on Feb. 17. “Pawffice Hours” is a bi-weekly event and it is expected that between 40 to 200 students will attend […]