Skip to content

Search articles

News Sports Opinions Inside Beat Videos Podcasts HoRU About

Nazli Mohideen

State climatologist discusses extreme conditions causing drought, fires across New Jersey

Recently, New Jersey has been facing some of its driest weather conditions in more than 100 years, resulting in minimal rain and increased fires, according to a press release. 2 days ago

U. student earns dissertation grant to conduct research on India's caste system

Sahithya Venkatesan, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Geography, was recently awarded a Dissertation Research Grant by the Wenner Gren Foundation to propel her efforts in analyzing the implications of India's caste system, according to a press release.Nov 14

U. professor proposes solutions to triple planetary crisis in 'Plankton Manifesto'

Paul Falkowski, a distinguished professor in the Departments of Marine and Coastal Sciences and Earth and Planetary Sciences, was among the members of the core editorial team who contributed to the compilation of the "Plankton Manifesto," according to a University article. Nov 6

Targum spotlight: Rutgers Craft to Cure finds creative ways to do community service

Rutgers Craft to Cure, a club that formed approximately a decade ago, aims to donate handmade crafts to organizations in the New Brunswick area.Nov 1

Rutgers faculty unions host teach-in to discuss academic freedom at U., national level

On Friday, the Rutgers American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) and the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union (PTLFC) hosted a virtual teach-in to discuss the state of academic freedom.Oct 22

U. Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity publishes health care policy briefs

The Rutgers-New York University (NYU) Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity (CAHPE) recently published two policy briefs highlighting the mental health crisis among Asian Americans and advocating for culture-focused health care strategies.Oct 21

Targum spotlight: RUOK? opens conversation about mental health for U. students

RUOK? is a club that works to create a space for students to learn about resources and engage in activities related to mental health, according to the organization's getINVOLVED page. Oct 9

Targum spotlight: Refugee Health Connection benefits local refugees with outreach efforts

Refugee Health Connection is an on-campus organization that intends to help vulnerable communities, particularly refugees, through service projects and educational presentations. Apr 7

Crunch Cafe offers all-kosher options to College Avenue campus

In the Fall 2023 semester, two siblings affiliated with Rutgers opened a cafe to serve kosher foods in the Eva and Arie Halpern Hillel House on the College Avenue campus.Feb 13

Rutgers Global shopping shuttle service marks 8 years strong

Earlier this month, Rutgers Global International Student and Scholar Services announced that it will continue offering its grocery store shuttle bus service for international students for the Fall 2023 semester.Oct 18 2023

Targum spotlight: One Health promotes interconnectivity of living species

The Rutgers One Health Club, an on-campus organization, uses community events to draw attention to the global One Health Initiative.Apr 25 2023

Rutgers student designs murals for School of Social Work

On March 28, the Rutgers School of Social Work unveiled a collection of murals reflecting the school's guiding principles, centered around the phrase: "Toward a More Just Future." The school adopted this motto in 2020 to outline its values and intentions for the coming five years. Apr 12 2023

RUPA holds Scarlet Day of Service event for New Brunswick community

On Saturday, the Rutgers University Planning Association (RUPA) held its semiannual Scarlet Day of Service, a local community service event led by Rutgers students. Mar 27 2023

School of Nursing hosts panel discussing nationwide nurse staffing crisis

On March 1, the Rutgers School of Nursing hosted a virtual seminar to discuss the various factors affecting the nationwide nurse staffing crisis, according to a social media post.Mar 6 2023

Dining hall employee saves life of choking U. student

Last month, a dining hall employee saved a student's life while she was choking on her food at the Livingston Dining Commons.Mar 3 2023

Rutgers Tamasha performs at Seton Hall University’s Muqabla event

On February 4, Rutgers Tamasha performed at Muqabla, a Bollywood fusion dance competition hosted by Seton Hall University’s South Asian Student Association, according to a recent update on the team’s getINVOLVED page.Feb 14 2023

Targum spotlight: Rutgers Ethitech tackles ethics in computer science industry

Rutgers Ethitech is a club that focuses on the discussion of ethics, particularly in the computer science field, according to the organization’s getINVOLVED page.Feb 1 2023

Local Boy Scouts install new bee houses, pollinator plants in Rutgers Gardens

On October 12, members of Old Bridge Boy Scouts Troop 219 helped plant flowers and place bee houses made out of recycled materials at Rutgers Gardens, according to an Instagram post.Dec 6 2022