By the time Chun Michael Deng (Michael to his family and friends) made it to a hospital on that cold December morning, he was struggling to breathe after being beaten and knocked unconscious while staggering blindfolded under the weight of a heavy backpack.
News
Student Charged
A University student was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact and two counts of harassment on Sept. 16 in a residential life facility, according to the Monmouth University Police Department (MUPD). Both the victim and suspect were students.
Welcome Back Letters 9/23/15
Welcome Back from The Department of Music
The summer theatre, Shadow Lawn Stage professional production of BIG just recently concluded a very successful run and experienced our largest attendance ever. We have expanded our partnership with Lakehouse Music Academy & Studios, where production courses are taught, students intern and Blue Hawk Record projects are recorded. We have upgraded the sound systems in our classrooms, installed an outstanding new dance floor and enhanced the student lounge by adding a new student work center. Work has also continued on completing our own, in house, recording studio at Woods Theatre. We’ve had many new and prospective students visit over the summer; our faculty has been busy performing, presenting at various venues, taking workshops or enjoying international travel and…now suddenly here it is…time for new classes, auditions and new shows!
National Sexual Assult Conference in LA Draws Crowd and Major Sponsors Like NFL
When Kristen Houser joined a rally against sexual violence at Pennsylvania State University two decades ago, the women encountered jeers from male students to “go back to the kitchen” and limited support from campus officials.
Dean Kenneth Womack’s Beatles Encyclopedia Named One of the Best Indie Books of the Year
Kenneth Womack, the Dean of Monmouth University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, was honored by Foreword Reveiws’ annual INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards as having written one of the best indie books of 2014.
Aaron Furgason Appointed as New Chair of Communication Department
Dr. Aaron Furgason was elected as the chair of the communication department by his colleagues in July of 2015.
Welcome Back Letters 2015
Welcome from the President
Dear Students:
126 Students Forced into Crowded Housing
A total of 126 first year students are living in forced triples and quads in the residential halls as of Sept 8. This includes 30 triples and nine quads throughout Cedar, Laurel, Elmwood, Pinewood, and Mullaney Halls.
Pozycki Hall Opens for 2015-2016 Academic Year
Pozycki Hall was opened to the Monmouth community at the start of Fall 2015 semester as an addition to the Leon Hess Business School (LHBS) and the Kislak Real Estate Institute (KREI). The 2,000 square foot facility will provide increased academic and social space for the growing University community.