Monmouth University’s Class of 2027 has qualified as being the most academically prepared class in the University’s 90-year history, flaunting the most noteworthy grade point average of any incoming first-year cohort at 3.64. This class has also exceeded previous benchmarks of out-of-state and Honors School enrollments while simultaneously boasting a record number of first-generation and […]
Student Government Association’s Hitch-a-Ride service was a success during syllabus week this semester. Many students enjoyed riding on golf carts to get to their classes, explore the campus, and help break the ice with new students at Monmouth to encourage them to get involved and talk to people. Alexa Kopczynksi, a senior math and elementary […]
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, […]
On Sunday, Sept. 17, Monmouth students and professors showed their support at the March to End Fossil Fuels, which took place in New York City, New York on 56th and Broadway. According to endfossilfuels.us, America is the largest producer of oil and gas in the world and pollution from oil, gas, and coal is deadly, […]
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, Sept. 5, Monmouth students received an email on behalf of Shannon Killeen, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, about the expansion of mental health support services available to the student body as a result of partnering with UWill, a virtual mental health and wellness platform available 24/7. This new partnership enhances Monmouth’s […]
After 36 years at Monmouth University, Donna Dolphin, Associate Professor for the Department of Communication and founding advisor of HawkTV, is retiring. Dolphin was hired into a brand-new faculty position with the task to create a curriculum in media studies and TV production. “That didn’t exist at Monmouth. Over the years I created courses, helped […]
After an almost week-long strike, the first in its history, Rutgers University faculty resumed work effective Monday, April 17 upon coming to a “framework” agreement for new contracts with several faculty unions. The strike was the final straw as it followed nearly a year of bargaining, as reported by The New York Times. Members of […]
John Morano, Professor of Communication, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Donald Warncke Award. The award, which has been given out annually by the Faculty Association of Monmouth University (FAMCO) since 1980, honors an employee who has distinguished themself through outstanding service and dedication to the community. “This year, the FAMCO Executive Committee […]