Second-year students are required to live on campus at Monmouth University beginning this semester.With the Class of 2026, Monmouth University has implemented a two-year housing requirement. All sophomores who are not commuting from their primary home are obligated to live on campus with few exceptions. There are ways around this requirement. Students may request a […]
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Debate Hawks Win at University of Houston Tournament
In their second outing of the 23-24 season, the Debate Hawks scored impressive victories at the University of Houston. With teams fielded in two separate divisions (JV and Novice), Monmouth teams were able to make it to the Octofinals and achieve speaker awards over the entire division. In the novice field, the teams of Brendan […]
Mold Testing in MU Dorms
Historically, Monmouth’s dormitories have had mold problems, which has in some instances affected students’ health. Patrick Leahy, President of Monmouth University, is aware of the issue and has instructed the community accordingly. “Any time something like that is brought to our attention, we jump on it right away. Right now, all of the vents are […]
MU Announces BSACAM Expansion
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music (BSACAM) announced that they will expand their facilities by constructing a 30,000-square-foot building on the Monmouth University campus. It will be the permanent home for the BSACAM, a high-profile museum, and a dedicated space for future decades of music scholars to visit […]
MU, Three Years After Pandemic
Though students are back in the classroom and the pandemic seems to be a thing of the past, many on this campus and in society at large are still feeling its effects physically, emotionally, and financially. Individuals, families, and organizations had to adjust their lives and finances in order to weather the most challenging global […]
MU’s Blue Hawk Records Prepares to Announce Artists on 23rd Compilation Album
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Blue Hawk Records held its auditions for their 23rd compilation album, which is set to be released in December. A number of Monmouth artists attended the auditions to both showcase their original compositions as well as challenge the idea that “one genre fits all.” According to a press release issued by […]
Israel Under Attack
On Saturday, Oct. 7, the day of Sabbath for Jewish people everywhere, the state of Israel declared war. Thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded on foot and through the air over the Gaza Border into Israel, murdering over 900 innocent civilians and kidnapping more than 150. Horrific videos are being posted by Hamas all over social […]
MU’s Successful Open House
On Sunday, Oct. 8, Monmouth University held its annual Fall Open House for prospective first-year students looking to enroll in the class of 2028. Monmouth University was packed with new faces exploring the campus, as well as familiar ones with professors and students introducing themselves to interest students and their families. There were also several […]
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Recognizes New Dean’s First Year Completion
Monmouth University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) celebrates the one-year anniversary of its new dean, David Hamilton Golland, Ph.D., this fall. Golland’s assignment follows that of Richard Veit, who formerly served as the School’s Interim Dean. Joe Rapolla, specialist professor and Chair of the Music and Theatre Arts Department, said of the upper […]
Richard Veit Appointed as University’s Interim Provost
Richard Veit, Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology and former Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has stepped into the position of Interim Provost this fall. The job of Interim Provost has responsibilities that spread over the campus for the two years it entails. Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., President of Monmouth, said that Veit […]