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Rutgers hosts town hall on sustainability

The first Rutgers Sustainability Town Hall was held Tuesday night, where conversations over transportation and social equity dominated the nearly 2-hour question and answer session about the University’s role in environmental sustainability. Feb 6 2020

Rutgers AAUP-AFT file lawsuit against University over Course Atlas dispute

The Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) held a meeting repudiating the University’s proposed Course Atlas software on Friday, passing a unanimous resolution to delay the implementation of the program until faculty is guaranteed an agreement with the University. Nov 11 2019

Rutgers students launch new pre-med club

The Student Osteopathic Medical Association, better known as Pre-SOMA, was recently approved as a club for the 2019-2020 year, marking the return of the pre-med club which shut down several years ago.Nov 6 2019

Rutgers students sent phishing emails claiming to be from associate vice president, University says

Thousands of Rutgers students were sent malicious emails on Oct 31. from an administrator's email, asking students for personal information in exchange for grants.Nov 4 2019

Congressman, distinguished alumnus dies at 87

William J. Hughes, a Rutgers alumnus and 10-term Congressman who went on to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Panama, died on Oct. 30 in Ocean City, New Jersey. He was 87.Nov 4 2019

Rutgers student assembly to begin involvement in preliminary phase of RUPD hiring

The Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) voted to approve a resolution that would allow RUSA to have input in the hiring process for Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) officers, marking the first time RUSA will regularly have representation in the RUPD hiring process.Nov 4 2019

RUSA allows for funding to have Eagleton bus students on Cook campus to polling place

The Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) approved a bill to allocate $1,000 to the Eagleton Institute of Politics to provide transportation to polling stations for students on Cook campus for the upcoming Nov. 5 election.Nov 4 2019

NJ governor announces new climate change executive order

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) signed an executive order on the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday, intended to reform strategy to safeguard New Jersey against future threats of climate change, according to a video put out by the governor’s office.Oct 31 2019

US House Representatives begin debate for college affordability bill

House Democrats are proposing a bill that will increase college affordability and value through expanding grants, restructuring student loan policies and increasing accountability in higher education.Oct 30 2019

Tree Lobster makes return to tree on Rutgers' campus

The Tree Lobster, better known as Lord Snipp by the Rutgers community, was placed back onto its perch Thursday night in a quasi-religious ceremony outside of Scott Hall on the College Avenue campus, garnering a crowd of students anticipating the return of Lord Snipp.Oct 29 2019

Rutgers chief of police responds to Livingston incident last week

The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) chief of University Police, Kenneth Cop, acknowledged the Livingston campus break-in at a Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) Town Hall on Thursday night, saying that students should practice "good basic measures" to help prevent future incidents. Oct 28 2019

RUSA will have seat on RUPD officers evaluation board

A proposal is in the works to involve the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) to have an active part in selecting police officers for the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD), Chief of University Police Kenneth Cop said at a RUSA Town Hall on Thursday evening.Oct 28 2019

Rutgers alumnus advocates for pro-vaping agenda

Touring through Johannesburg in 2013, Gregory Conley, the president and founder of the American Vaping Association (AVA) and Rutgers alumnus, found himself in a dilemma.Oct 24 2019

Rutgers student dies, is survived by son

A Rutgers University—New Brunswick student died last week, according to a University-wide email.Oct 23 2019

Rutgers hosts women's reporter, historian Gail Collins

The New York Times columnist and women’s historian Gail Collins spoke at Trayes Hall on Tuesday night, chronicling the saga of women’s equality in America, from Martha Washington, the former first lady of the United States, to her own personal anecdotes in the newsroom of The New York Times.Oct 23 2019

Rutgers student receives unwanted sexual contact in Livingston's Quads

A man entered a residence hall room on Livingston campus and made unwanted sexual contact with a sleeping resident at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Oct. 20, according to a University-wide crime alert sent by Manuel Simoes, a lieutenant of University police. Oct 21 2019

Students make 'pilgrimages' to tree lobster

Perched between tree branches in front of Scott Hall, two lobsters loom over students who walk by. Dozens make their pilgrimage to the crustaceans, bringing forth offerings and taking photos, as the destination has become the latest obsession among the Rutgers community.Oct 21 2019

Rutgers students, faculty react to recent Democratic Debate

Rutgers study stresses sex education in schools

Both Democrat and Republican voters strongly support sex education in schools, according to a new national Rutgers study.Oct 15 2019

Rutgers professor faces new petition that wants to arrest her

Prominent organizations and intellectuals have come out in support of Rutgers University—Newark professor Audrey Truschke, who has faced intense scrutiny and a barrage of online backlash for comments over Hindutva, a form of Hindu nationalism that seeks to make India exclusively Hindu.Oct 14 2019

Rutgers holds candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims

Brower Commons, lined with dozens of bagged purple candles Thursday night, was a part of the setting of a candlelight vigil hosted by the Rutgers Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) to commemorate victims of domestic violence.Oct 14 2019

Rutgers holds event raising awareness for sexual violence against men

The Rutgers Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) held a coffeehouse event on Wednesday night to raise awareness for violence and domestic abuse against men. Oct 10 2019

Millenials less happy than Baby Boomers, study finds

Historians discuss Paul Robeson's ties to Jewish community, Soviet Union

A panel discussion on Sunday night, which was hosted by the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life, discussed the relationship that Paul Robeson, the distinguished Rutgers University alumnus whose centennial graduation is being celebrated this year, had with the Communist Party and Jewish community. Oct 7 2019

Professor faces petition after comments about Hindutva

A Rutgers—Newark professor is facing scrutiny from supporters of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after remarks she made about Hindutva, a popular form of Hindu nationalism in India that seeks to enforce traditional Hinduism and make India exclusively Hindu.Oct 3 2019

New app developed by Rutgers students promises to help with mental health issues

Laurent Shiels, a School of Arts and Sciences junior, said he remembers going to Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) services and being disappointed. Oct 3 2019

Trump signs new law to support families with members who have autism

The Autism CARES Act was signed into law Monday by President Donald J. Trump, a move that aims to help New Jersey families as the state has the highest rates of autistic children in the nation.Oct 2 2019

Rutgers student sets sights on outer space

A Rutgers University student is one step closer to reaching outer space, a journey which has been marred with setbacks and challenges with immigration, according to an article on Rutgers Today. Sep 30 2019

Pallone calls for Trump's impeachment

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) announced on Tuesday that he supports impeachment against President Donald J. Trump, as Trump faces scrutiny over a phone call with Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where he asked him to investigate presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son over accusations that Biden’s son committed wrongdoing while on the board of a Ukrainian company.Sep 26 2019

Climate coalition urges Rep. Frank Pallone to support Green New Deal

Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) received scrutiny on Friday from hundreds of climate activists, from issues ranging from his campaign finance donations to his lack of support on the Green New Deal.Sep 23 2019

High schoolers from Highland Park march with Rutgers coalition for Green New Deal

Eddane Blanc, a 17-year-old at Highland Park High School, is not old enough to hold office, serve on a jury or even vote — but that did not stop her and dozens of Highland Park High School students on Friday from protesting in front of Rep. Frank Pallone’s (D-N.J.) office for immediate action on the climate crisis and for the support of the Green New Deal. Sep 23 2019

Climate change main talking point of Rutgers' UN World Peace Day event

The Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations hosted the University’s first annual celebration of the United Nations' International Day of Peace on Saturday, with the issue of climate change heavily steering the conversation.Sep 23 2019

Rutgers remembers groundbreaking director of microbiology

Dr. Joachim Messing, the director of the Waksman Institute of Microbiology at Rutgers and a microbiologist scientist who made groundbreaking developments in molecular genetics, died Friday, Sept. 13, according to an article on Rutgers Today. He was 73.Sep 19 2019

Students create new group messaging app for classes

When Vedant Mehta and Ravi Patel, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore and School of Arts and Sciences junior, respectively, were competing at HackRU — the Rutgers Hackathon — in Spring 2018, they had one goal in mind: getting help on their calculus homework.Sep 18 2019

Rutgers student health was expected to lose $1 M. for this fiscal year, U. says

Cook cafe to close on weekends, Rutgers announces

The Cook Cafe will be closed on weekends this year due to declining sales over weekends, as operating expenses exceeded sales, said Nicholas Emanuel, the director of operations for Rutgers Dining Services.Sep 5 2019

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