News
University Under Federal Investigation by the Office of Civil Rights
The University was added to a list of 270 colleges under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly failing to respond to a complaint of sexual assault made in February 2015. As a result, the student was subjected to a “sexually hostile environment.”
MAC Graduates to OceanFirst Bank Center
OceanFirst Bank has landed its name on what used to be called the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) through a $4 million agreement between OceanFirst and the University.
New Diner in the Dining Hall
Over the summer the interior of the Magill Commons Dining Hall was heavily renovated, changing both the look of the dining area and the layout of the food service stations. Favorite stations remained while new ones, including a small diner, were added.
International Student Mentoring Program Makes MU Debut
The University welcomes 38 international students into a new International Student Mentor Program for this academic year.
MU Tuition to Increase Nearly Five Percent for 2016-2017
For the 2016-2017 academic school year, tuition for full-time undergraduate MU students will increase 4.95 percent. This increase now makes the total cost for tuition and fees, excluding room and board, $35,014. Tara Peters, Associate Vice President of the Marketing and Communications Department said, “Even with this year’s increase, Monmouth’s tuition remains in the lower half among private colleges and universities in New Jersey, meaning that more than half of the private colleges and universities in the state have higher tuition costs.”
MU Hosts TEDx Event
University Professor Among Speakers for TEDxNavesink Talk on Campus
A TEDxNavesink event sold out Pollak Theater at Monmouth University on April 9.
SAGE’s Retreat Brings Women Together
Students Advocating Girls’ Education (SAGE) hosted their annual Women’s Retreat that brought together many young women of Monmouth on Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2016. From Zumba to henna, SAGE incorporated bits and pieces of culture from around the world in Anacon.
2016 Springfest Preview: Featuring We The Kings
Springfest, featuring We The Kings, will commence on Shadow Lawn on Sunday, April 24 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Monmouth Hosts Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” Event
The male students of Monmouth University slipped into high heels to bring awareness to sexual assault and gender violence for the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” march on Wednesday, Apr. 13.