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Targum caucuses in editorial board 152

The Daily Targum caucused in its 152nd editorial board on Friday, as Rutgers’ student newspaper continues to transition to appeal to a more digital, visual and diverse student audience. Feb 10 2020

Rutgers research team develops new tool for viewing influenza A cell mutations

NJ lawmakers weigh in on Trump's acquittal

New developments in attempted murder charges against former Rutgers football player

Evidence in a case alleging a former Rutgers football player attempt to kill his ex-girlfriend’s parents has been thrown out by a Middlesex County New Jersey Superior Court judge, according to an article on NJ Advance Media. Feb 6 2020

Rutgers must increase transparency, independence of sexual harassment investigations, alumni say

Rutgers still has ways it must improve on how it conducts sexual assault investigations at the Office of Employment Equity (OEE), said two Rutgers alumni still involved with the organization End Assault at Rutgers. Dec 10 2019

Patients tolerant of risks most often relapse their opioid addictions, Rutgers researchers find

Rutgers researchers have released a study that found those getting treated for opioid addiction were more likely to relapse if they were more tolerant of risky behaviors and situations, according to a University press release. Dec 9 2019

Schiano urges unity, hopes to bring back pride to football program

Head football coach Greg Schiano — standing alongside Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), Rutgers University President Robert L. Barchi, Board of Governor Greg Brown and Rutgers Athletics Director Pat Hobbs — held an introductory press conference at the Hale Center on Busch campus on Wednesday. Dec 5 2019

Rutgers Board of Governors approves Schiano contract, faculty voice opposition at meeting

Greg Schiano’s eight-year contract worth approximately $32 million has been approved by the Rutgers Board of Governors, allowing the University’s former head football coach to officially return to the position. Dec 4 2019

Rutgers professor to become Manhattan Borough Historian

Robert W. Snyder, a professor of American studies and journalism at Rutgers University—Newark, has been appointed as the next Manhattan Borough Historian, a position that documents and educates the public on the history of New York, according to an article on the School of Arts and Sciences—Newark website. Dec 4 2019

Rutgers food pantries raise money for Giving Tuesday

Today, Rutgers University food pantries are participating in Giving Tuesday, a day when people around the world get together to give back to a charitable cause, according to the Rutgers University Foundation’s page for the event. Dec 3 2019

NJPIRG wins some schools in its referendum, RUSA announces

The Rutgers University—New Brunswick chapter of the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) has obtained enough "yes" votes in five schools to maintain funding from their students’ term bills, according to an NJPIRG Fall 2019 Referendum Certification document shared with The Daily Targum via the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) Oversight Committee. Dec 2 2019

Rutgers to have award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates teach class in Spring 2020

Joyce Carol Oates, an American author who has won the National Book Award and the National Humanities Medal, will be joining the English Department at Rutgers University—New Brunswick as a visiting distinguished professor for the Spring 2020 semester, according to an article on the School of Arts and Sciences website. Nov 25 2019

Rutgers is gathering information on Syracuse verbal attack involving University student

The University said the Rutgers student who allegedly committed a racist verbal attack at Syracuse University could possibly face disciplinary action, said Neal Buccino, a University spokesperson, in a statement to The Daily Targum. Nov 23 2019

Rutgers Climate Institute showcases climate disruptions, Green New Deal research

The Rutgers Climate Institute held its 14th annual Climate Symposium at the Livingston Student Center yesterday, where it showcased the University faculty and its colleagues’ research and reasoning to support the Green New Deal (GND). Nov 21 2019

Rutgers researchers urge for improvements in online platform publishing guidelines

Online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Google are struggling to identify what ways are acceptable for companies and reporters to direct online traffic to their sites, according to a University press release. Nov 20 2019

Day care facility, people from New Brunswick are charged with abuse

Five adult day care workers were indicted last week for abusing two clients, according to an article on WNBC.Nov 18 2019

Rutgers wins 'greatest growth' in Big Ten Voter Challenge

Rutgers has been awarded “Greatest Growth in Student Voter Turnout” in the Big Ten Voting Challenge (BTVC) for its increase in student voter registration over the past four years, according to a University press release. Nov 13 2019

Rutgers alumnus now makes murals for Meek Mill, Google

Rutgers alumnus Jimmy McMenamin has gone from graffiti tagging freight trains to earning thousands of dollars for his artwork within a decade, according to an article from The Philadelphia InquirerNov 13 2019

Barchi commemorates Veterans Day in University email

University President Robert L. Barchi commemorated Veterans Day in a University-wide email yesterday.Nov 12 2019

Rutgers graduate students enjoys his transition from industry, is researching sustainable chemical methods

Tariq Bhatti, a Ph.D. candidate at the Rutgers School of Graduate Studies, continues his studies in chemistry at Rutgers, looking for sustainable solutions, according to an article on Rutgers Today.Nov 11 2019

RBHS chancellor Strom aids study development for VA

Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Brian L. Strom chaired the committee which developed a study protocol for the United States Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) investigation into the impacts of opioids and sedatives, according to a press release. Nov 8 2019

Rutgers' Eagleton hosts panel to analyze election results

The Eagleton Institute of Politics hosted an expert panel at its “The Morning After: An Odd-Year Election” yesterday, where it analyzed the results of this past Tuesday’s election in New Jersey and across the country. Nov 7 2019

Rutgers to hold active shooter exercise in New Brunswick on Saturday

Rutgers University—New Brunswick and the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick will be holding an active shooter exercise on Saturday, Nov. 9, according to a press release. Nov 6 2019

Rutgers professors weigh in on large number of tornadoes this year

This year, New Jersey has had the second-highest number of tornadoes in history, with nine tornadoes touching down on the Garden State, according to a University press release. Nov 6 2019

Rutgers sets sights on Schiano return

Former Rutgers head football coach Greg Schiano, who led the Scarlet Knights to six bowl games in seven seasons with a 56-33 record overall, is scheduled to meet with Rutgers Athletics on Wednesday of this week, according to an article on NJ Advance Media. Nov 5 2019

Rutgers begins coaching search interviews amid softball investigation

Rutgers Athletics Director Pat Hobbs began interviewing candidates to fill the head football coach position last week.Nov 4 2019

Apartment complex will not have to pay taxes until 2050

Rutgers professor becomes fellow at national social welfare academy

Kathleen Pottick, a professor in the Rutgers School of Social Work and faculty member of Rutgers’ Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH), has been selected to be a fellow for the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW), according to a press release.Oct 31 2019

NCAA announces intention to allow student-athletes to benefit from their image

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will allow student athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness under the collegiate model, the NCAA’s top governing board unanimously approved yesterday, according to an NCAA press release.Oct 30 2019

New Jersey at increased risk for hurricane damage, study finds

A new report has found that New Jersey’s risk to tidal flooding has doubled since 1980, with risks due to rising sea-levels, which will continue to increase in the future, according to a press release for a study conducted by the Rhodium Group. It was co-written by Robert Kopp, a professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and director of the Institute of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS). Oct 30 2019

Rutgers surgical doctor to be president of national organization

Dr. David Livingston, professor and chief of the division of trauma and surgical critical care in the department of surgery at the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), has been announced as the next president of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), a national scholarly organization dedicated to the science and practice of the field of trauma and critical care, according to a press release. Oct 29 2019

RUSA plans on voting on bill to have say in police officer's hiring

The Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) plans on voting on two pieces of legislation at this week’s meeting on Thursday, Oct. 31, according to a RUSA press release.Oct 29 2019

Rutgers, AAUP-AFT continue to dispute impacts of Course Atlas

Negotiations between the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) and the University regarding Course Atlas, the new scheduling system set to launch for the Fall 2020 semester, have ended with the union now determined to stop the “unilateral imposition of this software.” Oct 28 2019

Barchi commits to equity payments for full-time faculty

University President Robert L. Barchi announced Rutgers’ commitment to the equity payment program it agreed to in the bargaining agreement made with the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT), according to an email provided to The Daily Targum. Oct 25 2019

Rutgers professor warns of harmful pesticides

Nancy Fielder, a professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health and deputy director of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI), said studies have shown that pesticides that use chlorpyrifos may harm children’s physical and mental health, according to a University press release. Oct 25 2019

NJ Congressman authors 'Sami's Law' for stronger ride-share protections

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) has authored a bill to require all rideshare vehicles to have a Quick Response (QR) code on both back passenger doors so riders can check to see that the car has the correct driver, according to a U.S. House of Representatives press release. Oct 24 2019

Rutgers officially announces scheduling system Course Atlas for Fall 2020

Rutgers University—New Brunswick Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy officially announced the University’s new course scheduling system for the Fall 2020 semester, Course Atlas, to the Rutgers community in a University-wide email. Oct 23 2019

Search firms provide expertise in looking for top candidates, Barchi says

University President Robert L. Barchi shared insight into the responsibilities of a search firm in filling top positions with the University, as well as what he is doing to prepare his ultimate successor.Oct 22 2019

Rutgers has lowest attendance numbers since 2005 at Saturday's football game

For Rutgers’ 42-7 loss to fellow Big Ten Conference member Minnesota, the Scarlet Knights garnered their lowest attendance numbers for a home game since 2005, when they played West Virginia in the pouring rain, according to an article on NJ Advance Media.Oct 21 2019

Center of College Avenue Campus to be renovated, Barchi says

University President Robert L. Barchi, in an email to the University community, highlighted Rutgers’ accomplishments over the past seven years in his University Senate report, including raising the amount of research achieved, the establishment of honors colleges and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) and the University's transition to the Big Ten. Oct 18 2019

US House committee proposes new college affordability act

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor introduced the College Affordability Act, a comprehensive bill that aims to lower the cost of college for students and families, particularly for those attending public institutions and in minority communities, according to a committee press release. Oct 16 2019

Rutgers professor creates course to research extraterrestrial life

Nathan Yee, a Rutgers University—New Brunswick professor of geomicrobiology and geochemistry, teaches a course that evaluates whether there is life on other planets, according to a University press release. Oct 16 2019

Rutgers retains firm for head football coach search

Rutgers Athletics announced the retention of Ventura Partners, an executive search and talent management agency, to help with the search for a new head football coach, according to its press release. Oct 15 2019

Many of Rutgers' faculty will not sign up for Course Atlas until negotiations finished

Many Rutgers University—New Brunswick faculty are not signing up for the University’s new scheduling system, Course Atlas, because the software they claim to be designed to help students graduate on time and reduce transportation time does not take into account commitments for research, grant writing, conference speaking, book writing, mentoring, labs and parental or relative care. Oct 15 2019

Rutgers professor opens studies into Native American history

Rutgers University’s first Native American professor in the Department of American Studies, Jameson “Jimmy” Sweet, hopes to bring a different perspective when studying the history of the United States, according to an article on Rutgers Today. Oct 14 2019

Camden law student is banned from campus after Facebook posts

A Rutgers University—Camden law school student has been banned from the South Jersey campus after making some “disturbing” posts on Facebook this past Thursday, according to an article on the Courier-Post. Oct 14 2019

RWJBarnabas Health to buy Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth

Trinitas Regional Medical Center, a hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey, has signed a letter of intent to become a part of RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH), which in partnership with Rutgers University, makes up the state’s largest academic health system, according to a Trinitas press release. Oct 11 2019

New HIV prevention drug coming to US markets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a second drug that aims to prevent HIV/AIDS in men and transgender women, according to a Rutgers press release. Oct 11 2019

NJ governor aims to eliminate lead pipes across state

A nonpartisan infrastructure advocacy group, Jersey Water Works, unveiled an approximately $2.3 billion plan to get rid of the state’s approximately 350,000 lead water service pipes over the next 10 years at an event attended by Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), according to an article on NJ Advance Media. Oct 11 2019

Rutgers professor receives more than $1 M. for wind turbine research

A $1,356,872 grant has been awarded to Onur Bilgen, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop new technologies for offshore wind turbines, according to a School of Engineering press release.Oct 10 2019

Homelessness assistance organization thrown out of train station, leader says

Supporting Homeless Innovatively Loving Others (SHILO), an organization that brings together interfaith groups, Rutgers students and the surrounding community to help provide resources to New Brunswick’s homeless, has been told it can no longer set up its booths Sunday mornings at the New Brunswick Train Station unless it receives a permit. Oct 9 2019

Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall shares stories of struggle, recovery

At Friday’s Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC), Rutgers Athletics Director Pat Hobbs, former Rutgers football and NFL quarterback Ray Lucas and attendants shared their experiences in dealing with the effects of the epidemic on themselves or loved ones. They also shared how to overcome and prevent the same to future young athletes and college students. Oct 7 2019

NJ attorney general gives details of opioid legal actions in state

As part of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall series, New Jersey's Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal joined Rutgers Athletics’ town hall held at the Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC) Friday morning. Oct 7 2019

Rutgers issues 4th crime alert in 1 month for incident off-campus

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery that reportedly took place on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at approximately 1:50 a.m. near the intersection of Stone Street and Prosper Street, according to a University-wide crime alert. Oct 4 2019

Barchi says Rutgers has begun communicating with University Climate Change Coalition

At the Rutgers Board of Governors meeting at the Rutgers—Camden campus on Oct. 2, University President Robert L. Barchi announced that the University has begun sharing information with the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), a coalition of universities committed to carbon neutrality and carbon resiliency. Oct 4 2019

Rutgers receives $1 M. for water research

Rutgers University, along with six other institutes, will be receiving approximately $1 million to study polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in the water in seven U.S. cities, according to an article on NJ Spotlight. Oct 3 2019

Rutgers' bus system continues to experience some delays

The Rutgers University—New Brunswick’s bus system has continued to experience breakdowns and delays in recent weeks, with one bus involved in a vehicle collision this past Tuesday and another going up in smoke on Sept. 20.Oct 3 2019

RBHS faculty union is deadlocked in contract negotiations with Rutgers administration

The Rutgers American Association of University Professors and Biomedical and Health Sciences of New Jersey (AAUP-BHSNJ), a union representing approximately 1,400 University faculty at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), has been in a long-term, deadlocked negotiation for a new contract with administrators. Oct 2 2019

Rutgers pays more than $20 M. to fired coaches, administrators in past decade

Since 2010, Rutgers has agreed to pay approximately $22 million to fired coaches, administrators, athletic directors and other top officials, according to an article on NJ Advance Media. Oct 2 2019

Nabil Adam 'wreaked havoc' while in New Brunswick office, professor says

Chris Ash out as head coach, Hobbs begins search for replacement

Rutgers football coach Chris Ash and offensive coordinator John McNulty have been relieved of their duties and will not finish the remainder of their contracts with the University, Rutgers Athletics announced yesterday. Sep 30 2019

Rutgers researcher finds evidence sewing doubt for cause of long-held climate change beginning 15 M. years ago

The long-held theory that attributes the breakdown of Himalayan rocks 15 million years ago to Earth’s ultimate climate evolution may not be accurate, a Rutgers-led study found, according to an article on Rutgers Today. Sep 27 2019

Barchi urges NJ lawmakers to allow undocumented immigrants to have drivers' licenses

University President Robert L. Barchi urged New Jersey lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to gain the ability to obtain driver’s licenses, according to an article on Politico PRO. Sep 27 2019

NJ legislature to decide on marijuana bill around Election Day 2020

A vote to legalize marijuana in New Jersey will be cast sometime on or after Election Day November 2020, sources close to the matter said, according to an article on NJ Advance Media. Sep 26 2019

Rutgers honors 3 alumni in this year's Hall of Distinguished Alumni ceremony

Rutgers has announced that three new members will be inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall, according to a University press release. Sep 26 2019

Barchi announces President's Task Force on Carbon Neutrality and Carbon Resiliency

University President Robert L. Barchi announced yesterday the creation of the President’s Task Force on Carbon Neutrality and Carbon Resilience, which has been charged with the mission of developing a comprehensive climate action plan for the University to consider. Sep 25 2019

Rutgers' voter registration quadrupled from 2014 to 2018

The Eagleton Institute of Politics' Center for Youth Political Participation (CYPP) at Rutgers University—New Brunswick has announced that voter registration rates for students at the University approximately quadrupled from 2014 to 2018.Sep 25 2019

Barchi says he is looking in to pharmacy closure decision

University President Robert L. Barchi said during Friday’s University Senate meeting that he did not decide to close the on-campus student pharmacies and would be learning more information about the decision, a University spokesperson said in a statement to The Daily Targum. Sep 24 2019

Climate strike pressures Rutgers to take greater action toward environmental issues

Hundreds of protestors involved in the Central Jersey Climate Coalition (CJCC) marched from Voorhees Hall on the College Avenue campus to Rep. Frank Pallone’s (D-N.J.) office on Church Street to, in part, pressure Rutgers to develop an office of sustainability by 2020, divest from fossil fuels by 2024 and implement a plan to become carbon-neutral by 2030. Sep 23 2019

Rutgers' 2019 crime report shows decreases in rape incidents, drug arrests

Rutgers University—New Brunswick had a decrease in the number of incidents of rape, burglary and drug arrests in 2018, according to the 2019 Annual Crime Report released on Friday. Sep 23 2019

Protestor brings 800 lb. spoon to Johnson & Johnson HQ

An 800-pound spoon was placed in front of Johnson & Johnson’s headquarters in New Brunswick on Wednesday during a protest of the company’s role as a prescription drug distributor during the opioid epidemic, according to NJ Advance Media. Sep 20 2019

Fecal bacteria found at high levels in Raritan River, Rutgers researchers say

Rutgers researchers have found a high level of fecal bacteria in the Raritan River, a body of water people regularly use for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, catching bait fish, crabbing, wading and swimming, said Michele Bacs in an email with The Daily Targum. Sep 19 2019

White House officials to visit research universities to discuss intellectual theft

White House officials will be visiting the campuses of research universities across the country to discuss the potential theft of intellectual property and national security secrets from countries like China, according to an article by The Chronicle of Higher Education.Sep 18 2019

Rutgers sends crime alert for 2 incidents reported Saturday

Two crime incidents were reported off-campus early morning on Saturday, between the hours of 2 and 3 a.m., Chief of the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) Kenneth Cop stated in a University-wide email yesterday. Sep 18 2019

RUSA to pass resolution for Meal Swipes for Charity

Rutgers buses have had some delays, inconveniencing students

Barchi fully supports carbon-neutral plan for 2030

Students, Rutgers AAUP-AFT prepare for Friday's Global Climate Strike

Rutgers unveils 2 buildings this month that cost more than $250 M. total

Rutgers unveils RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center for its student athletes

Rutgers Athletics unveiled its new RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance facility yesterday. The building will serve as a recruitment tool intended to compete with top-performing Big Ten programs, as it has expansive practice areas for men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling and gymnastics, as well as coach and student athlete offices and locker rooms and sports medicine clinical care centers. Sep 13 2019

Athletic Director Hobbs wants to maintain world-class experience for fans, he says

With the launch of the RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance, the University will be making sure approximately 700 student athletes have access to state-of-the-art facilities. Yet, Rutgers Athletics will also be making sure that the fans’ gameday experience remains stat-of-the-art as well, said Athletic Director Pat Hobbs in an interview with The Daily Targum. Sep 13 2019

Rutgers releases iSpeak survey on sexual misconduct prevalence, awareness

Although awareness for sexual assault resources has increased more than 200% since the last iSPEAK survey in 2016, the number of men and women who have reported experiencing any unwanted sexual contact has also risen, according to the iSPEAK survey results released yesterday. Sep 11 2019

NJ is considering stricter penalties for hazing crimes

A New Jersey bill that would impose stricter penalties on those found guilty of hazing has been approved by a state Senate committee, according to NJ Advance Media.Sep 11 2019

Rutgers pays UMass, Liberty University more than $1 M. each for home games this year

Rutgers announces eight new studies on gun violence

Rutgers announces town halls for University input in presidential search

Governor proposes tax incentives to partners of state research universities

Rutgers urges students struggling with mental health issues to reach out

Rutgers pays $165K for consulting firm to help presidential search committee

Rutgers will pay the search firm R. William Funk & Associates $165,000 to help the search committee in its quest for the University’s 21st president, according to NJ Advance Media. Sep 6 2019

Rutgers receives nearly $2.8 M. in parking ticket payments last year

From July 2018 to June 2019, Rutgers—New Brunswick took in $2,794,998.73 from parking ticket payments, according to a document The Daily Targum received via an Open Public Records request. Sep 5 2019

Rutgers announces search committee for new president, asks for community input

The University Board of Governors has begun its search for University President Robert L. Barchi’s successor, with an announcement for the Rutgers community to give its input. The members of the official search committee have also been announced. Sep 5 2019

Rutgers offers $500 Visa gift card raffle to vaccinated students

To motivate students into getting meningitis B vaccinations, the University will be holding a raffle to students in compliance that will give away five $500 Visa gift cards, said Jeanne Bernard, assistant director of marketing for Health & Wellness. Sep 5 2019

Club hands out pet goldfish to students who cannot keep them

Rutgers' endowment will consider more socially conscious investing in the future

Rutgers will close all student pharmacies on campus later this Fall

Rutgers University will be shutting down all three on-campus student pharmacies sometime later this fall, said Melodee Lasky, assistant vice chancellor for Health & Wellness, in an interview with The Daily Targum. Sep 3 2019

Rutgers welcomes largest first-year class in its history

To kick off this upcoming academic school year, Rutgers has greeted the largest and most diverse incoming class in its history, with most of the approximate 7,100 students arriving on campus this past week for Welcome Week events, said Salvador Mena, vice chancellor of Student Affairs, in an interview with The Daily Targum.Sep 3 2019

NJ will require universities to provide more financial information in face of rising costs

Rutgers announces 2.9% tuition increase for 2019-2020

At the Rutgers Board of Governors meeting this week at Winants Hall on the College Avenue campus, a 2.9% increase in undergraduate tuition and fees was approved for the upcoming academic year. The increase is slightly higher than the University's five-year average annual tuition increase of 2.1%. Jul 27 2019

Barchi says this will be his last year as Rutgers president

University President Robert L. Barchi will be stepping down from his position at Rutgers after the upcoming academic year to return as a university professor, he said to the Board of Governors during their meeting today, according to a press release.Jul 24 2019

Rutgers football stadium gets new multi-million dollar naming rights sponsor

Rutgers announced on Friday that it reached a deal with SHI International Corp., a global IT provider, to give it the official naming rights of its 52,454-seat football and women’s lacrosse venue, according to a press release.Jul 23 2019