The expanding Criminal Justice Department moved faculty offices this past summer to the first floor of the Plangere Center. The move caused the relocation of the World Languages and Cultures Department and took over space from the former Polling Center. David Golland, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, said, “Criminal Justice had […]
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WMCX 88.9 begins expansion of its music catalog
After broadcasting rock and alternative music for over 50 years, WMCX, Monmouth University’s student-run radio station, will be expanding their music catalog to include a variety of new genres including pop, dance, and more. Professor Aaron Furgason, PhD, and the WMCX Advisor, as well as the members of the WMCX Executive Board, decided on the […]
Lawsuits mount after data is breached in cybersecurity incident
Three lawsuits were filed at the end of March in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against Monmouth University alleging that the university failed to protect highly sensitive data and allowed cybercriminals unrestricted access to their students’ and employees’ personal identifiable information (PII). The Plaintiffs are Jordan Staub, Erin Masterson, […]
Department of Nursing changes grading scale after concerns from students
After the Department of Nursing changed their grading scale in fall of 2025, setting the numeric threshold for an A to between a 98-100, students received an email on Dec. 18, that informed them upon the re-evaluation of the numeric threshold, the grading scale for an A would now sit between 95-100. The re-evaluation came […]
Woods Theatre lot closure impacts students at a critical point in the semester
Students at Monmouth University are finding themselves circling campus longer than usual. What was once a routine part of the day: parking, walking to class and arriving on time, has become less predictable following the closure of the Woods Theater parking lot. For most students, finding alternative parking options across campus has added stress to […]
MU student tragically dies in car accident
On March 28, Scott Timothy Sanczyk, passed away after sustaining major injuries in an automobile accident at age 20. He was a first semester business major at Monmouth University after transferring from Lafayette College. Sanczyk left behind his parents, Tom and Jackie Sanczyk, Stephanie and Conner Dolan (sister and brother-in-law), Steven and Spencer (brothers), and […]
Monmouth loses a beloved former president, Grey Dimenna
O n March 26, former Monmouth President, Grey J. Dimenna passed away in a motorcycle accident at the age of 72. Dimenna began his Monmouth career on Feb. 20, 1995, serving as Vice President and General Counsel. After nearly two decades, he retired on July 31, 2013. Amid presidential transition for the university, Dimenna came […]
Proposed student loan repayment changes could impact healthcare students
The U.S. Department of Education recently proposed changes to federal student loan repayment plans that could affect graduate borrowers nationwide. Driven by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, the proposal would modify income-driven repayment options and introduce new borrowing limits for graduate and professional programs, changes that may directly affect students pursuing advanced degrees in […]
Symposium explores Native American boarding school legacy
Students, faculty and local community members gathered on Thursday, Mar. 27 at Monmouth University for a symposium examining the historical impact of Native American boarding schools, featuring a keynote speech by historian, Brenda J. Child. The event was held at 10:05 a.m. in the Great Hall Auditorium, focusing on the theme “Boarding Schools and American […]
Monmouth becomes latest victim of massive cyberattack
Pure Extraction and Ransom (PEAR) claims to have stolen 16 terabytes of data according to Comparitech, following President Patrick F. Leahy’s email to Monmouth students and faculty on Mar. 13 addressing a cybersecurity incident. The University is yet to confirm this information. According to Comparitech, PEAR is a cybercriminal group that steals and ransoms data. […]