Paul R. Brown was officially inaugurated as the 8th University president during a ceremony that took place on the steps of Wilson Hall on Thursday, April 10. The inauguration has been anticipated by members of the University since the president’s appointment in August, 2013.
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The University Remembers the Loss of Chris Mejia
Over $2,000 was Raised at the Heart of a Lion Walk on April 13
University students and supporters walked to honor the loss of former student, Christopher Mejia at the Heart of a Lion walk on Sunday, April 13.
EPA Underestimates Methane Released at Drilling Sites
Drilling at several natural gas wells in southwestern Pennsylvania released methane into the atmosphere at rates that were 100 to 1,000 times higher than federal regulators had estimated, new research shows.
The Leon Hess Business School Ranks as one of the US News & World Report’s Top Master’s Programs
The University’s Leon Hess Business School was recently ranked as one of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools this year.
The Use of Citizen Journalism Increases Worldwide
The increase of technology and access to the internet across the globe has given citizens the ability to act as citizen journalists, capturing and sharing incidents with the general public that may have never been reported otherwise.
Employers Scrutinize Students’ Social Media Presence
Work experience, skills and references are not the only factors employers consider while interviewing potential employees. A recent study found that the social media accounts of potential employees are also being scrutinized and, in some cases, costing interviewees the job.
Shadow PR Firm/PRSSA Dance-a-thon Raises Over $10,000
The University’s Shadow PR Firm and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter raised over $10,000 for The Valerie Fund, a not-for-profit organization that supports children with cancer and rare blood disorders, during their first inaugural Monmouth Hawks Dance Together event.
Largest Career Day to Date
Career Services held its largest annual Spring Career Day in history with 110 employers in attendance. Students from all majors came to the event to learn about different businesses and organizations, and to explore possible internship and job opportunities on Wednesday, April 2.
The University Remembers the Loss of Nicole Surace
Several organizations joined together to remember the loss of former University student, Nicole Elizabeth Surace, during the Only the Good Fly Young Walk at Kessler Field on Sunday, April 6.
The Black Maria Film Festival Comes to the University
The University hosted the 33rd annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival in Pollack Theatre to allow students to watch several independent short films for the 12th consecutive year on Tuesday, April 2.