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Rutgers updates coronavirus testing program data

Rutgers released its Weekly University Health Update with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing results from the week of Nov. 8 to Nov. 14.5 days ago

Rutgers updates coronavirus testing data

Rutgers released its Weekly University Health Update with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing results from Nov. 1 to Nov. 7. Nov 13

Murphy updates restrictions on dining, indoor sports due to increasing coronavirus cases

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) held a press conference yesterday and announced new restrictions to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission in New Jersey as the number of cases and hospitalizations rise statewide. Nov 10

Rutgers—New Brunswick to continue remote instruction with limited in-person classes next semester

Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy sent a University-wide email on Friday announcing the University’s plans for the Spring 2021 semester. Nov 9

Biden wins presidency, Trump promises more legal battles

Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to be the 46th president of the U.S., with Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), as vice president. Harris will be the first woman and woman of color to hold that office.Nov 7

Election results continue to be tallied, Trump claims fraud without evidence

The 2020 presidential election remains undecided for a second day as key states continue to count the high volume of mail-in ballots. Nov 6

Rutgers schools begin announcing Spring 2021 semester plans

With this semester’s classes ending in just more than a month on Dec. 10, individual schools within Rutgers have begun announcing their plans for the Spring 2021 semester. Nov 6

Rutgers updates results from coronavirus testing program

Rutgers released its Weekly University Health Update yesterday with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing results from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31. Nov 6

Presidential election remains undecided as ballots are being counted

The 2020 general election was held yesterday after more than a month of early voting initiatives in certain states nationwide. Nov 4

NBPD investigates reports of individual looking into residences

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating reports of a male who was allegedly looking into residences in the Fifth and Sixth Wards, according to a University-wide email. Nov 4

Rutgers students create undergraduate research journal

Two Rutgers undergraduate students are launching the Aresty Rutgers Undergraduate Research Journal (RURJ) this month to showcase the work of Rutgers students across disciplines.Nov 3

Rutgers releases weekly coronavirus testing results

Rutgers released its Weekly University Health Update yesterday with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing results from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24. Oct 30

NJ implements new coronavirus safety protocols for workers

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) signed an executive order yesterday to establish mandatory health and safety standards for both public and private sector in-person workers amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a press release.Oct 29

NJ officials create initial draft of statewide coronavirus vaccination plan

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced on Monday New Jersey officials have submitted an initial draft of the state’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination strategy to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Oct 28

Rutgers officials remind students to take precautions against coronavirus amid rising cases

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Chancellor Brian Strom and Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs Vicente Gracias sent a University-wide email yesterday reminding Rutgers students about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) prevention. Oct 28

Rutgers to hold two Climate Task Force Town Hall events in November

University President Jonathan Holloway sent a University-wide email on Friday announcing two upcoming virtual Climate Task Force Town Hall events. Oct 26

RUSA Elections Appeals Committee upholds constitutional referendum

The Rutgers University Student Assembly’s (RUSA) fall 2020 Elections Appeals Committee released its judgment regarding the referendum on the student activity fees. The committee upheld the referendum, permitting the Assembly to consolidate all undergraduate student activity fees.Oct 23

Proctortrack resumes services, Rutgers seeks alternative software

Proctortrack, the software used for remote proctoring on Canvas and Sakai, resumed services yesterday following a security breach on Oct. 13, according to a press release. Oct 23

Francine Conway named as Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs for Rutgers—New Brunswick

Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy sent a University-wide email yesterday announcing the appointment of Francine Conway, current dean of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP), as the new Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, effective Nov. 1. Oct 23

Murphy cancels events, quarantines after coronavirus exposure

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) canceled all of his in-person events through the end of this weekend and will quarantine with his wife after learning a member of his senior staff tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Oct 22

RUSA Elections Appeals Committee holds hearing on constitutional referendum

The Rutgers University Student Assembly’s fall 2020 Elections Appeals Committee held its final hearing last night regarding the proposed amendments to the Assembly’s constitution, which would redirect all student activities fees to the Assembly rather than allocate some funding to the professional school governing councils. Oct 21

Persichilli addresses rise of coronavirus cases in NJ

At a press conference on Monday, Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli spoke about the recent increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in New Jersey.Oct 21

Rutgers responds to Proctortrack security breach

Proctortrack, the software used by Rutgers for remote proctoring on Canvas and Sakai, was shut down last week after a security incident.Oct 19

Rutgers updates weekly coronavirus testing data

Rutgers released its Weekly University Health Update yesterday with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing results from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10. Oct 16

NJ launches state-based health insurance marketplace

Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, launched yesterday for residents to look at the various plans, prices and financial assistance available ahead of the Affordable Care Act’s Open Enrollment Period, which begins Nov. 1, according to a press release. Oct 15

Rutgers-led paper details lack of environmental protections in pandemic recovery plans

A Rutgers-led paper found that most countries are not investing in nature-related economic reforms or investments in the wake of the financial difficulties posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to an article from Rutgers Today.Oct 13

NBPD investigates robbery on George Street

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a robbery that took place Saturday at approximately 3:12 a.m. on George Street, according to a University-wide email.Oct 12

Rutgers officials call on students to get flu shots amid pandemic

Rutgers officials are calling on students to get flu shots this year, according to a University-wide email sent by Melodee Lasky, associate vice president for Student Health Services, and Vicente Gracias, vice president for Health Affairs.Oct 12

Part-time lecturers in Rutgers Writing Program face layoffs in spring

A number of part-time lecturers (PTL) in the Rutgers—New Brunswick Writing Program may lose their jobs in the spring semester as part of the latest wave of ongoing layoffs. Oct 9

Rutgers releases updated coronavirus testing results

Rutgers released its Weekly University Health Update yesterday with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test results from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. Oct 9

Pence, Harris participate in sole vice presidential debate

Vice President Mike Pence, President Donald J. Trump’s running mate in the 2020 presidential election, and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate, participated in the vice presidential debate last night in Salt Lake City. Oct 8

Board of Governors meets as Rutgers community expresses opposition to layoffs

The Rutgers Board of Governors held its first meeting of the academic year yesterday to approve a variety of resolutions, including a revised budget, among other measures. Oct 8

Rutgers receives grant for statewide police reform initiative

The Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Foundation awarded a $300,000 grant to the Rutgers Center on Policing (COP) to create a Community Engagement Police Reform Program, according to a press release. Oct 7

Rutgers NAACP holds vigil for Breonna Taylor, female victims of police brutality

The Rutgers National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held a vigil at Brower Commons on Friday in honor of Breonna Taylor and other female victims of police brutality. Oct 5

Rutgers addresses increase in coronavirus cases

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Salvador B. Mena sent a University-wide email on Friday in response to the University’s weekly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing results. Oct 5

Holloway advises Rutgers students on upcoming elections

University President Jonathan Holloway sent a University-wide email yesterday to share information about the upcoming elections.Oct 2

NJ launches coronavirus contact tracing application

New Jersey launched COVID Alert NJ, the state’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) contact tracing application yesterday, according to a press release. Oct 2

Trump, Biden participate in first presidential debate of 2020

The first presidential debate of the 2020 elections took place in Cleveland last night between President Donald J. Trump, the Republican nominee, and former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee. Sep 30

NJ lawmakers pass revised fiscal year 2021 budget, implements millionaire's tax

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) signed the fiscal year 2021 Appropriations Act into law yesterday, which he said is designed to provide tax relief for the middle class while dealing with economic challenges due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a press release. Sep 30

NBPD investigates armed home invasion

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating a home invasion that took place at a residence on Guilden Street at approximately 3:46 a.m on Saturday, according to a University-wide email. Sep 28

Rutgers creates applications for coronavirus symptom screening, contact tracing

Executive Vice President for Strategic Planning and Operations and Chief Operating Officer Antonio M. Calcado sent a University-wide email on Friday announcing two new mandatory applications related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Sep 28

Rutgers community protests variety of issues at U.

Members of the Rutgers community, including students, faculty, staff and New Brunswick residents, held a protest on Saturday calling on the University to reverse layoffs, implement tuition reductions amid the pandemic, stop the sale of the Lincoln Annex School and do more to promote racial and climate justice at Rutgers. Sep 28

Rutgers receives $15 million grant to fund racial justice research institute

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded a $15 million, five-year grant to Rutgers to fund a new initiative called the Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice, which will have centers in New Brunswick, Newark and Camden, according to a University-wide email sent by University President Jonathan Holloway. Sep 25

Rutgers updates travel advisory due to pandemic

Rutgers officials sent a University-wide email announcing updates to the University’s travel advisory in accordance with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Sep 23

Brother of George Floyd leads protest against racism, police brutality in New Brunswick

Rutgers community responds to death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to sit on the Supreme Court and a former Rutgers Law School professor, died Friday after battling pancreatic cancer.Sep 21

Rutgers updates coronavirus testing data dashboard

Rutgers released its Weekly University Health Update yesterday, which includes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing results from Sept. 6 to Sept. 12.Sep 18

Rutgers releases findings from University Equity Audit

University President Jonathan Holloway sent a University-wide email yesterday announcing the release of the University Equity Audit report.Sep 16

NJ officials prepare for flu season amid coronavirus pandemic

At a press conference yesterday, Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said efforts to address coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Jersey may be impacted by the upcoming flu season. Sep 15

Authorities identify victims in off-campus shooting, Rutgers releases statement

NJ officials address new initiatives, long wait times at MVC

At a press conference on Friday, Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Chair and Chief Administrator B. Sue Fulton addressed new initiatives to alleviate wait times at MVC agencies.Sep 14

Rutgers—Camden student group creates fund for undocumented, international students

Murphy discusses reopening process, online voter registration

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) held a press conference yesterday and announced 284 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in New Jersey along with five newly confirmed deaths, bringing the state’s cumulative total to 194,667 cases and 14,213 deaths.Sep 9

RUSA releases report on coronavirus relief fund

At its meeting on Thursday night, the Rutgers University Student Assembly officially approved a report on the RUSA Recovery Fund (RRF), the Assembly’s coronavirus (COVID-19) disease economic relief program for students created in the Spring 2020 semester. Sep 7

Rutgers releases weekly health update with coronavirus testing results

NJ officials give updates on upcoming school year

Rutgers administrators issue statements on new semester

Rutgers Climate Task Force releases interim report, creates Student Advisory Panel

Preparing for online classes: tips for studying, working from home

Resources at Rutgers to help navigate college

Murphy updates state on reopening plans, Rutgers releases coronavirus testing data

RUSA discusses summer initiatives, plans for upcoming semester

Rutgers updates Title IX policy in accordance with Department of Education regulations

Murphy addresses changes to upcoming school year, elections due to coronavirus

Rutgers One calls for 20 percent tuition reduction, financial transparency amid pandemic

NJ officials report increase in coronavirus cases due to lack of social distancing

NJ officials continue to address challenges posed by pandemic

Rutgers lowers campus fee for upcoming semester

Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences student dies

Rutgers to continue remote instruction for Fall 2020 semester with limited exceptions

Murphy postpones indoor dining as other NJ services continue to reopen

Jonathan Holloway officially takes office as president of Rutgers

Board of Governors discusses economic challenges due to pandemic, Rutgers community weighs in on budget

NJ, Rutgers officials issue guidelines for reopening college campuses

Rutgers students join together to plan protest against racism, police brutality

NJ is entering second stage of economic reopening, Murphy says

Rutgers administrators, faculty members respond to ongoing police brutality, racism protests

NJ officials continue working to limit coronavirus spread, reopen businesses

Coalition to Defend Lincoln Annex School takes legal action against New Brunswick Board of Education

NJ, Rutgers officials continue to respond to coronavirus crisis this week

PERSPECTIVES: Community comes together to preserve Lincoln Annex School

Murphy announces new coronavirus cases, joins regional purchasing consortium for medical equipment

Rutgers graduate students discuss CARES Act Commission proposal

Rutgers researchers translate coronavirus updates for minority communities

Rutgers finds no evidence of sexual harassment by professor, accuser's attorneys criticize investigation

New Brunswick Board of Education passes resolutions to prepare for sale of Lincoln Annex School

RBHS faculty union calls on Rutgers to finalize contract amid coronavirus outbreak

Walk-up coronavirus test site opening in New Brunswick this week using Rutgers-developed test

A new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) walk-up testing site is opening in New Brunswick this week at the A.C. Redshaw Elementary School at 216 Livingston Ave. The appointment-only site will be open to Middlesex County residents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, according to a press release. Apr 27

Murphy announces plan to restart economy, calls for sustained drop in new coronavirus cases beforehand

At a press conference today, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced his plan for economic rebuilding along with 2,146 additional cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 106 deaths. Apr 27

Daily number of reported coronavirus cases in NJ continues to remain steady

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced 3,730 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 75 additional deaths today, bringing New Jersey’s total to 109,038 cases and 5,938 deaths, according to a tweet. Apr 26

Murphy holds coronavirus press conference, discusses contributions from Rutgers

At a press conference today, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced 4,247 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Jersey and 307 new deaths. Apr 23

Rutgers faculty, graduate student union proposes guidelines for CARES Act funding distribution

The Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) sent a letter to Rutgers administrators proposing the establishment of a Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Commission to handle the distribution of funds to students economically impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a press release.Apr 23

Rutgers community uses 3D printing to make personal protective equipment during pandemic

Members of the Rutgers community are using 3D printing technology to create personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face shields and intubation boxes, for healthcare professionals during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a press release. Apr 22

Murphy provides coronavirus update as newest medical field station opens

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) held a press conference and announced 3,643 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in New Jersey, bringing the state’s total to 92,387 cases. Apr 22

Rutgers researchers call for blood donations from coronavirus survivors to treat new patients

Rutgers physicians at University Hospital in Newark are calling for blood donations from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) survivors in an effort to treat current patients, according to a press release. Apr 20

Number of coronavirus patients discharged from hospitals continues to increase, Murphy says

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced 3,915 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Jersey and 132 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total to 85,301 cases and 4,202 deaths as of today, according to a tweet. Apr 19

Rutgers officials give update on health, wellness resources during pandemic

Melodee Lasky, assistant vice chancellor for Health and Wellness, and Salvador B. Mena, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, sent a University-wide email today updating students on the online health resources provided by Rutgers during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Apr 16

NJ officials give daily coronavirus update

At a press conference today, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced 2,625 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 351 new deaths, bringing the state’s total to 71,030 cases and 3,156 deaths.Apr 15

Murphy gives update on spread of coronavirus, access to testing in NJ

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) held a press conference today to announce 4,059 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Jersey, bringing the statewide total to 68,824 cases. Apr 14

Tale of Mimi, matriarchies, manicotti: Easter goes digital

For many families across the world, Easter looked different this year: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) kept everyone in their homes, preventing church services and family dinners.Apr 14