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U. researchers help develop new method to create superconductors

Rutgers researchers, alongside an international research team, have developed a new way to create high-temperature superconductors, according to a Rutgers Today article.Feb 6

U. researchers develop possible alternative to COVID-19 medication

Rutgers researchers have begun developing a possible alternative to the COVID-19 medication Paxlovid, according to Gothamist.Feb 5

Bildner Center hosts virtual event on Rabbi Abraham Kook's interpretation of Zionism

On January 31, the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life, located on the College Avenue campus, held a webinar focusing on themes of Mystical Zionism and its origins, which approximately 100 people attended.Feb 2

New U. collaborative project makes manure more accessible for farmers

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Rutgers Office of Research Analytics to connect livestock farmers with other farmers searching for manure to utilize as compost and fertilizer, according to a press release.Feb 1

Rutgers Cancer Institute expands director roles before opening new center

The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has promoted two former associate directors to deputy director positions, according to a press release. Jan 31

New Brunswick City Council unanimously votes for its salary increase

On January 17, the New Brunswick City Council unanimously voted on an ordinance increasing the salaries of council members for the next 10 years, according to MyCentralJersey.Jan 24

Several thefts occur on Cook campus parking lots

The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is investigating multiple incidents of theft that occurred between 11:00 p.m. Sunday night and 3:39 a.m. Monday morning, according to a University-wide email alert.Jan 23

University Hospital launches new Weight Management Center for treating obesity, weight loss

On Wednesday, University Hospital in Newark and the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School announced the establishment of the Weight Management Center, which will provide services for patients dealing with obesity and struggling with weight management, according to a press release. Jan 19

U. to build wind energy centers on campus, Jersey Shore

On January 12, Rutgers announced a research center dedicated to finding advancements in offshore wind energy turbines, according to a press release.Jan 17

U. panel on race, liberation, Palestinian movement proceeds amid calls for cancellation

On Thursday evening, despite appeals to cancel the event from Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) and others, the University's Sawyer Seminar, "The Afterlives of Liberation," hosted "Race, Liberation and Palestine: A Conversation with Noura Erakat, Nick Estes and Marc Lamont Hill" to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.Dec 8

Thefts, property damage occur on Livingston campus

The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is investigating a series of thefts that occurred early Wednesday morning, according to a University-wide email alert. Dec 7

Targum hosts panel after U. Senate's public hearing on tuition cost

On Friday, the Rutgers University Senate held a virtual public hearing on this academic year's tuition increase and Senate committee charge S-2320. After this hearing, Senate members attended a follow-up panel discussion hosted by The Daily Targum.Dec 4

RWJUH administration, striking nurses reach tentative agreement after almost 4 months

On Friday, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and its striking nurses reached a tentative agreement, according to a press release. Dec 4

RWJUH spends more than $120 million on replacement nurses as strike enters 5th month

Union nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) have been on strike for four months and are expected to enter their fifth month of striking, according to My Central Jersey.Nov 29

RUPD makes arrest after criminal sexual contact incidents occur near, on College Avenue campus

The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) has charged Crystal Jay Ecot with two counts of criminal sexual contact for two incidents that occurred on Monday night near and on the College Avenue campus, according to a University-wide email alert.Nov 23

Two criminal sexual contact incidents occur on, near College Avenue campus

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is investigating two criminal sexual contact incidents that occurred on Monday night, according to a University-wide email alert.Nov 22

Holloway delivers stakeholder address, U. community reacts

On Tuesday, University President Jonathan Holloway delivered his second annual stakeholder address, discussing Rutgers' recent initiatives and milestones to students, alumni, staff and community members.Oct 26

U. community reacts to another week of Israel-Hamas war

After another week of the Israel-Hamas war, several University community members shared their reactions to the ongoing conflict in the region.Oct 23

U. students react to ongoing Israel-Hamas war

On Saturday morning, militants from Hamas entered towns in Southern Israel, killing and abducting people and launching thousands of rockets across the region, according to Associated Press reports.Oct 13

'Mujeres y Movidas': Center for American Women & Politics funds new report on Latinas in office

A recent study conducted by a researcher from Santa Clara University and funded by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) examined the increase of Latina candidates running for office over the past five years.Oct 11

National Science Foundation awards $1.7 million to U. computer science research

Professors in Rutgers' Department of Computer Science were granted $1.7 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) alongside colleagues from the University of Oregon and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst for their research on cyberinfrastructure and natural disaster prevention.Sep 28

U. expert publishes study focusing on opioid use disorder's effect on postpartum deaths

A recent study led by a Rutgers researcher examined the prevalence of postpartum deaths for public insurance users diagnosed with opioid use disorder. Apr 13 2023

U. professor speaks out about Florida's AP African American Studies curriculum

In January, Florida's Education Commissioner and former Senator Manny Diaz Jr. shared an infographic denouncing materials in The College Board's updated Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum.Feb 23 2023

New research finds rampant misinformation spreading on WhatsApp within diasporic communities

A recent study conducted by researchers from Rutgers and the University of Texas at Austin analyzed how misinformation spreads on WhatsApp, particularly in immigrant communities.Feb 21 2023

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School partners with Yoomi to trial new physical therapy method

On January 5, Yoomi, a digital health company, announced a partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), according to a press release.Jan 24 2023

RBHS hosts 'Racial Healing Circle' event to encourage discourse on institutional, structural racism

Last Tuesday, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) held a virtual event called the "Racial Healing Circle" with the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center (TRHT) facilitated at Rutgers—Newark.Dec 12 2022

Students discuss their experiences with gender disparities in STEM field at U.

With gender minority individuals reportedly making up less than a third of those employed in STEM careers, the disparity is frequently credited to the lack of women majoring in the field. Amid this climate, women and nonbinary STEM students at Rutgers discussed their experiences in their classes.Nov 29 2022

$2 million donation will create new Miller Center on Policing Excellence and Community Resilience

Earlier this month, the merger between the Rutgers Center on Policing and the Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience was announced. Nov 21 2022