Monmouth’s student-run literary magazine, the “Monmouth Review,” is releasing its 68th edition on April 25. After the publication is released, the organization will host a launch party on the same day where the authors will have the opportunity to read their work starting at 4:30 in Rechnitz Hall, Room 107. This year, there will be […]
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Student Government Association (SGA) hosts “Rally for Students Rights”
Members of Monmouth’s Student Government Association (SGA)—as well as an estimated 200 students, faculty, and administrators—stood on the front steps of the Great Hall on Apr. 2 in support of SGA and their new resolution (SGA.RES.S25-01) during their “Rally for Students’ Rights.” The new resolution, passed on Feb. 5, urges faculty to use eCampus, specifically […]
Student-run book club in the beginning stages of development
A book club, proposed by sophomore Finance and Political Science major Aiden Fornicola, is in the works here at Monmouth. The club’s aim is to cultivate a shared love of language and literacy through reading, book discussions, and activities like author visits and working closely with other clubs and social forums.While there are other book […]
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) to visit Monmouth University
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) will visit Monmouth University (MU) on Apr. 6 through 9 as part of the reaffirmation accreditation process. MSCHE is a global institution of education that “ensures accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission,” according […]
Monmouth shuts down Polling Institute
In an email to faculty on March 12, President Patrick Leahy announced that the Monmouth University Polling Institute would be closing its doors this year on July 1. The Institute was founded in 2005 by current Director Patrick Murray and employs three people. Its stated mission, according to the website, is to “Foster greater public […]
Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) Department announces new cybersecurity and data analysis minors
On March 25, the Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) Department announced the introduction of two new minors: Data Science and Cybersecurity during an alumni spotlight panel hosted each semester. Additionally, the department will offer several new summer courses to expand its curriculum. As part of this initiative, the department hosted a panel discussion titled […]
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) starts building progress livestream
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) announced on March 13, through an Instagram post, that the BSACAM website is now hosting a 24/7 livestream of the progress of the construction of the building. Announced in October, the building will be the future home of various Springsteen-related artifacts, exhibition galleries, and a […]
OPEN LETTER: Students & Faculty United: FAMCO Must Act on Grade Transparency
Tanner Purdy, Class of 2025, SGA President Brendan Sheehan, Class of 2026, SGA Director of Public Relations The success of the learning environment depends on a mutually respectful student-faculty relationship, built on trust, transparency, and accountability. Our advocacy for students’ rights and grade transparency stems from our commitment to that relationship. Shared governance should not […]
OPEN LETTER: FAMCO Contract Supports Students and Grading Transparency
We, the unionized full-time faculty of Monmouth University, also known as the Faculty Association of Monmouth University or FAMCO, wish to reach out to our students to acknowledge that we have carefully reviewed the requests of the Student Government Association (SGA) as presented to us in their recent resolution that calls for mechanisms to ensure […]
Communication Department hosts career panels and networking events
Monmouth University’s Department of Communication hosted its bi-annual career fair on March 12 at the Ocean First Bank Center. From 1 to 5 p.m., students connected with alumni, attended panels, and explored internship opportunities across the field. Deanna Shoemaker, Department Chair for Communication, expressed pride in the events success. “We’ve been working on this since […]