Five of Monmouth University’s activism-oriented clubs hosted an open social on Sept. 12 to unite efforts of leadership and social responsibility on campus.
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University Mourns Beloved English Professor
Dr. Prescott Evarts, Jr., who had educated generations of students over the span of his 50-year career at the University, passed away at the age of 79 on Aug. 28.
Monmouth Rises in U.S. News’ Annual Rankings
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranked Monmouth University 28th in the Best Regional Universities North category for 2018, ten places higher from its original rank at 38th.
Welcome Back Letters 09-13-17
Welcome Back from the President
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Hurricane Activity Causes Gas Prices to Rise
Due to the recent hurricane activity and severe damage along the Gulf of Mexico, gas prices in New Jersey have risen more than $0.10 cents per gallon, which has left some state residents concerned about the correlation.
University Kicks Off School Year With Rally Against Hate
Monmouth University professors and students launched a new school year with a rally on Sept. 6 to support students’ rights to free speech and freedom from harassment.
President Grey Dimenna to Stay Another Year
University President Grey Dimenna will be extending his contract and serving until June 2019, instead of the originally-planned time frame of June 2018, according to an announcement on June 6, 2017.
New Kessler Stadium Unveiled at First Football Home Game
Henni Kantor Kessler and John H. Kessler Stadium officially opened its doors to the public on Sept. 2 for the University football team’s first home game of the season against Lafayette College.
Men’s Basketball Tickets Jump in Sales
The increased popularity of the University Men’s Basketball team resulted in a jump in ticket sales by nearly 52 percent last season, and a 15.2 percent increase in merchandise sales since this time last year.
