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Rutgers students lead new chapter for nonprofit medical surplus recovery organization

Blueprints For Pangaea, a nonprofit organization that aims to redistribute unused medical supplies to regions in need, has created a new student-run chapter at Rutgers.Dec 13

Amid reports of fentanyl-laced marijuana in US, Rutgers expert says quantity, risk remain uncertain

Fentanyl-laced marijuana has recently been reported to be circulating throughout the Northeastern U.S., which has raised concerns about the dangers surrounding it and how individuals can stay safe.Dec 10

At Board of Governors meeting, Rutgers community continues to raise concerns regarding pay, intercampus equity

Yesterday, the Rutgers Board of Governors met virtually for its last meeting of the year to discuss current issues at the University, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination mandate for faculty, ongoing pay equity and intercampus equity issues.Dec 8

RWJMS enrolls participants ages 6 months to 4 years old in coronavirus vaccine trial

Rutgers is seeking participants between 6 months to 4 years old for a third clinical trial to test the efficacy of the Pfizer pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine for this age group, according to a press release.Dec 8

Murphy announces expansion of reproductive health care rights in NJ

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced an expansion of reproductive health care access yesterday with the publishing of new rules in the New Jersey Register, according to a press release.Dec 7

2021 NJ gubernatorial election voter turnout among lowest for governor races in past century

This year's New Jersey gubernatorial election had one of the lowest voter turnouts in the past century among governor races, with only 40 percent of the eligible population voting, according to an article from NJ Advance Media.Dec 6

Exclusive interview: Holloway, Conway talk pandemic student aid, spring semester plans, pay equity negotiations

University President Jonathan Holloway and Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway provided updates on plans for the upcoming spring semester and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) student aid, as well as pay equity and intercampus equity issues in an interview with The Daily Targum.Dec 3

Rutgers University Foundation raises more than $54,000 to support student food pantries this Giving Tuesday

Rutgers launches studies of new HIV prevention medication in Newark

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) Research with a Heart is looking for people to participate in two studies assessing the effectiveness of an HIV prevention medication.Nov 30

Rutgers students create technology startup designed to improve physical therapy recovery

Students have created a technology startup called Smart MS3 to provide smart and affordable solutions to the medical industry, including a newly created wearable device to improve the recovery process for physical therapy patients.Nov 24

Rutgers—Camden faculty vote 'no confidence' in chancellor, provost amid ongoing issues at U.

Rutgers—Camden’s College of Arts and Sciences faculty held no confidence votes on Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis and Provost Daniel Hart, starting from Wednesday afternoon to Friday at 3 p.m., according to a press release.Nov 23

RUPD investigates theft of catalytic converters from New Brunswick, Newark campuses

The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is investigating the theft of multiple catalytic converters that were cut out of vehicles on or near University property between Sept. 1 and Nov. 20, according to a University-wide email.Nov 23

Scholar discusses climate justice at event held by Rutgers Institute for Research on Women

On Thursday, Farhana Sultana, an interdisciplinary scholar from Syracuse University's Department of Geography and the Environment, discussed the future of the environment at an event held by the Institute for Research on Women (IRW) as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series.Nov 15

School of Public Health, Mason Gross launch arts-integrated research collaboration

The Rutgers School of Public Health and the Mason Gross School of the Arts have formed a collaboration to support community-engaged, arts-integrated research projects that will culminate in art productions and performances.Nov 15

Holloway is formally inaugurated as 21st Rutgers president

University President Jonathan Holloway was formally inaugurated on Friday as the 21st president of Rutgers after 16 months of being in office.Nov 8

Rutgers IFH receives $11.6 million to develop Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity with NYU

The Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) recently received $11.6 million in funding from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to develop the Rutgers-New York University (NYU) Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity (CAHPE), according to a press release.Oct 27

Vaccinated individuals with substance use disorders at higher risk of breakthrough infection, Rutgers professors say

The National Institutes of Health recently announced that vaccinated individuals with substance use disorders may be at higher risk for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) breakthrough infections and severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death.Oct 25

Graduate students address coronavirus misinformation through social media organization

Rutgers graduate students have been combating misinformation about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through the formation of NJ Students Educating Against COVID-19 (NJ S.E.A.C.), a volunteer-based organization that aims to share pandemic information in a concise and engaging way with the general public.Oct 20

Rutgers experts weigh in on CDC's coronavirus vaccine recommendation for pregnant individuals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a health alert recommending urgent action to increase coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination among people who are pregnant, were recently pregnant or are trying to become pregnant now or in the future.Oct 18

Rutgers professors weigh in on historic disruptions to global supply chain

Global supply chains are currently facing historic disruptions, with more than 70 cargo ships recently getting stuck off the California coast and ports in key export markets like China facing numerous shutdowns.Oct 12

Rutgers students create startup dedicated to human expansion beyond Earth

Several Rutgers students have formed a startup called Ararat Robotics with the aim of making it possible for humans to one day live in space from water that exists in craters on the moon. Oct 11

Rutgers expert details mental health consequences of social media on teenagers during pandemic

Excessive use of social media platforms has been shown to have negative impacts on teenagers, and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated these effects, said Muhammad Zeshan, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.Oct 6

Nurses share impact of pandemic on mental health at Rutgers-hosted panel

The Rutgers School of Nursing held a panel on Thursday to discuss the psychological impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on nurses and other health care providers and to demystify the stigma surrounding mental health for frontline workers.Sep 27

One Stop Student Services Center opens for in-person services

A new walk-in service is available to students who need help addressing issues with student accounting, financial aid and registration in the form of the One Stop Student Services Center.Sep 16

Rutgers to administer coronavirus booster shots, bring back more in-person work

Rutgers will be offering coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster shots at its vaccination sites in the near future, said Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Chancellor Brian L. Strom at a COVID-19 health briefing yesterday.Sep 10

Fusion: The Rutgers Union of Mixed People provides community, raises awareness for multiracial students

Fusion: The Rutgers Union of Mixed People is a multicultural organization that focuses on issues regarding the multiracial and multiethnic community at the University and beyond. Sep 10

Rutgers researchers find link between coronavirus symptom severity, level of specific antibody

A recent Rutgers study found that individuals who have had severe or long-lasting cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are more likely to have high levels of a certain antibody that can help prevent future infection.Sep 7

Petition for Rutgers to require coronavirus vaccine for faculty, staff gains more than 750 signatures

A petition demanding a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine requirement for faculty and staff at Rutgers has collected more than 750 signatures and was presented last week to University President Jonathan Holloway, according to a press release.Aug 21

Rutgers Black and Hispanic MBA Association continues to build community for students during pandemic

The Rutgers Business School Black and Hispanic Master of Business Administration (MBA) Association is a student-run club that aims to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in the school’s MBA program and in the corporate world by promoting professional networking and social interaction among Black and Hispanic MBA students, Rutgers Business School and the corporate sector.May 3

Rutgers holds virtual open hearing on tuition, fees, housing for 2021-2022

The Rutgers Board of Governors’ Committee on Academic and Student Affairs and the Committee on Finance and Facilities hosted a virtual open hearing Wednesday to discuss the University's tuition, fees and housing and dining charges for the 2021–2022 fiscal year.Apr 30

Rutgers holds final Climate Task Force Town Hall for semester

The President’s Task Force on Carbon Neutrality and Climate Resilience hosted its third and final town hall on Tuesday to provide updates on its activities since releasing the phase two report for developing a Climate Action Plan.Apr 29

Coronavirus vaccine booster shots may be necessary to fight future variants, Rutgers experts say

Recent information has revealed the possibility that individuals who receive the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine will need booster shots after 12 months as well as potential annual vaccinations to further protect against variants, according to a press release.Apr 29

This year's Undergraduate Research Writing Conference to launch asynchronously

For the second year in a row, the annual Undergraduate Research Writing Conference (URWC) will be held asynchronously to showcase research written by Rutgers students since the start of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.Apr 26

Rutgers organizations host event to honor Black women, femme, transgender individuals

Various departments and student organizations across Rutgers campuses held an event titled "Black Women, Femme, and Trans Lives Matter: A Call to Action" yesterday to honor and discuss ways to support these communities more than a year after the killing of Breonna Taylor.Apr 23

Pharmacy student organization at Rutgers works to address health needs in local communities

Rutgers pharmacy students have been working with minority populations to promote the importance of health and provide education in areas such as healthy habits and disease state management through the Rutgers chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (RU SNPhA).Apr 20

Rutgers officials discuss additional details regarding vaccination, fall semester at briefing

Rutgers officials answered questions regarding the University’s plans for the fall semester and why certain decisions were made at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) briefing today.Apr 16

Rutgers students create Knowt application to aid students, teachers with schoolwork

Several Rutgers students have been involved with the creation of Knowt, an application which uses artificial intelligence to automatically generate quizzes and flashcards from learning materials to help students study and teachers create assignments, said Abheek Pandoh, co-founder and CEO of Knowt as well as a Class of 2020 graduate.Apr 15

Rutgers students join The Percentage Project to advocate for issues in computer science field

Many Rutgers students have joined The Percentage Project, a nonprofit organization which aims to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in computer science education through the collection of survey data at universities nationwide, according to their website.Apr 12

Atlantic Coast sea level rose fastest in 2,000 years during 20th century, Rutgers-led study finds

A recent Rutgers-led study found that the rate of sea level rise along the U.S. Atlantic Coast in the 20th century was the fastest in approximately 2,000 years.Apr 6

Rutgers officials discuss U. plans for fall 2021 at briefing

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Chancellor Brian L. Strom held a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) briefing today to provide updates on safety measures the University will implement for the Fall 2021 semester in light of the recent announcement that all Rutgers students must be vaccinated to return to campus.Apr 2

Anonymous donor gifts $375,000 to Rutgers School of Engineering for new facility

An anonymous alumnus donor has recently committed up to $375,000 in a matching, dollar-for-dollar gift toward the School of Engineering’s creation of a new facility for the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.Apr 1

Rutgers study finds certain mouthrinses can potentially help block coronavirus infection

Researchers at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine have recently found evidence demonstrating that two types of mouthrinses disrupt coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission. Mar 31

Rutgers student creates Women’s Pre-Law Society to support future lawyers

A group of female Rutgers students has started an organization called the Rutgers Women’s Pre-Law Society (RUWPLS) with the aim of empowering future female lawyers.Mar 29

Rutgers engineers invent tool to convert regular headphones into smart ones

Rutgers engineers have invented a way to turn “dumb” headphones into smart ones that can identify users and monitor heart rates, among other functions, according to a press release.Mar 23

Rutgers Cancer Institute launches Citizen Scientist program

The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement have launched a Citizen Scientist program that enables scientists and members of the public to work together on making advancements in cancer research, according to a press release.Mar 22

Rutgers professor discusses COVAX initiative, US involvement

With the Biden Administration, the U.S. has committed to an international collaboration called COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) to distribute coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines more equitably worldwide, reversing the Trump Administration’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to The Washington Post.Mar 8

Rutgers experts discuss mental, behavioral health issues in children due to pandemic

Recent findings have shown that stress caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has worsened children’s mental and behavioral health, and has created physical problems such as overeating, according to an article from Rutgers Today.Mar 4

Rutgers faculty discuss thoughts, plans for hybrid instruction in Fall 2021 semester

Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy recently announced plans to implement hybrid instruction for the Fall 2021 semester. Feb 25

Rutgers, RWJBarnabas Health implement agreement to combine clinical services

A recent agreement between Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health will integrate the University’s Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) clinical operations in New Brunswick with RWJBarnabas Health medical group practices, said Brian L. Strom, chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.Feb 16

Rutgers professor is selected as Emerging Scholar by higher education magazine

The magazine, "Diverse: Issues in Higher Education," has awarded Adana Llanos, assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, as one of its 2021 Emerging Scholars.Feb 9

Rutgers launches health communication certificate program

The Rutgers School of Communication and Information is offering a new Professional Health Communication Certificate starting this March, said Regina Efimchik, the school's director of Professional Development Studies.Feb 5

Rutgers faculty details altered practices of clinical trials due to pandemic

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the ways clinical trials are administered, said Reynold Panettieri, vice chancellor for Translational Medicine and Science at Rutgers. Jan 27

Rutgers professor explains consequences of coronavirus vaccine hoarding

With the distribution of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine continuing through the month of January, experts have become increasingly concerned about the impact of vaccine hoarding across the globe.Jan 26

Rutgers study finds increased number of students using food pantry

A 2019 Rutgers survey on food insecurity showed that more students reported using the Rutgers Student Food Pantry in 2019 compared to 2016, said Neal Buccino, associate director of Public and Media Relations for Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.Dec 9 2020

Rutgers professor discusses use of antipsychotic medication in children

Rutgers researchers have found that the use of antipsychotic medications in young children has decreased, but doctors continue to prescribe these medications off-label for conditions not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to a recent study.Nov 20 2020

Rutgers professor discusses increased risk of coronavirus for Black, Latinx healthcare workers

Black and Latinx healthcare workers and support staff, both with and without patient care responsibilities, are at a higher risk for contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) compared to doctors and nurses, said Emily S. Barrett, an associate professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health and a member of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute.Nov 16 2020

Rutgers researcher highlights need for minority representation in clinical trials

Minority representation in clinical trial studies for vaccines is important to ensure the vaccine protects all populations, but the medical community must work on rebuilding trust with minority communities, said Shobha Swaminathan, associate professor of medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) and the medical director of the Infectious Diseases Practice at University Hospital in Newark.Nov 5 2020

Rutgers professor explains importance of keeping children's vaccinations up to date during pandemic

Joseph Schwab, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, spoke on the importance of keeping children up to date with vaccinations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Nov 2 2020

Rutgers engineers create plant-based spray that could be used in face mask filters

Engineers at Rutgers have recently created a way to spray extremely thin wires made of a plant-based material that could be used in N95 mask filters, devices that harvest energy for electricity and potentially the creation of human organs.Oct 22 2020

Rutgers study identifies dangers associated with glass tables

Stephanie Bonne, associate professor in the Department of Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), recently co-authored a study on injuries resulting from glass tables that was published in The American Journal of Surgery in July. Oct 6 2020