Breaking into the sports industry certainly takes more than simply knowing the game. It’s a competitive world where thousands of young college graduates and those who are already in the workforce dream of working for their favorite teams, leagues, and organizations. But getting that opportunity is often the hardest thing to obtain. A resume can […]
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Alison Gilbert is helping a new generation of entrepreneurs turn ideas into impact
In Bey Hall Room 127, home to Monmouth University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, Alison Gilbert works. Gilbert has spent the past four years collaborating with students and entrepreneurs to turn early ideas into something real, leading the Center’s work on campus and throughout the region. The path that brought Gilbert to Room 127, though, was not […]
A legacy in print: 38 years of John Morano at Monmouth
At The Outlook, Professor John Morano became the steady presence behind the newsroom, guiding generations of student journalists before stepping down as faculty advisor in 2021. He is now retiring after 38 years at the university. Morano, who was hired to found Monmouth’s journalism program, also became the first faculty advisor in the paper’s history. […]
Rising above: Angel Oliveira’s journey to Monmouth
In the Saint Peters Hospital of New Brunswick, Angel Oliveira was born by a mother who had drugs flowing through her veins. Throughout her life, Oliveira mastered the quiet, persistent art of resilience. Brazilian and Jewish by heritage, she carries her history in her smooth, fair skin, and dark wavy hair. Her mother had six […]
HawkTank 2026 showcases student innovation
The Center for Entrepreneurship is preparing to host its annual HawkTank competition on Apr. 22, where seven student-led ventures will pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges for a chance to secure funding and take their businesses to the next level. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Bey Hall will transform into a […]
Finding your footing: Buying your first pair of line dance boots
Country music thumps through the room as boots hit the hardwood floor in perfect unison. Lines of dancers move effortlessly, somehow all knowing the same steps, heel, toe, stomp, slide. The sound is crisp and rhythmic, echoing with every movement. You linger at the edge of the floor, tempted to jump in, to learn the […]
Building the future with the past: Runza begins expanded role at Monmouth
On Feb. 5, Monmouth University announced across social media platforms football alumni, Christian Runza, would be returning to the Division I Football program as the Director of Football Operations and Outside Linebackers Coach. For Monmouth football fans, the news felt much more than a routine staffing update, it signaled the return of a familiar face […]
From idea to impact: How students build ventures at the Center for Entrepreneurship
The Center for Entrepreneurship, located on the first floor of Bey Hall, is a space on campus where students can develop entrepreneurial skills, refine their business plans, and be part of a supportive community. The center, which has been open for three years, is cross-disciplinary and open to students of all years and all 33 […]
Top 10 favorite musical works of Professor Tripold
For this month’s Top 10, “The Outlook” talked to Professor David Tripold from the Music and Theatre Arts Department.Tripold has been nourishing the musical minds of Monmouth students for 29 years, and fulltime since 1999. He directs the University’s chamber and concert choirs which perform every winter and spring semester. He tackles the challenge that […]
Intercultural Center steps up: Jihad Johnson mentors students
Taking your first steps in, there’s a conversation to the left, laughter to the right, and up ahead with a smiling face there’s student staff asking how they can help—a calm chaos—entering the Intercultural Center (IC). Dressed in blue slacks and a grey quarter-zip, the Assistant Director Jihad Johnson is guiding a student through their […]







