University COVID-19 cases surge
By Daniel O'Connor | Dec. 16, 2021For the first time in months, University COVID-19 cases increase drastically
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Students weigh in on Seton Hall returning to a primarily in-person format for the upcoming semester
By Ellen Paul | Aug. 17, 2021After over a year of classes and clubs going primarily virtual, students have differing opinions about the change to in-person this upcoming fall semester.
University extends indoor mask requirement until further notice
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 12, 2021Seton Hall will require masks indoors on all its campuses until further notice, according to a Thursday email from the Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT).
Majority of students partially vaccinated, support vaccine mandate for fall as University sees first COVID-19 case-free week since September
By Daniel O'Connor | May 7, 2021Eighty percent of students have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 42% are fully vaccinated, according to a recent survey conducted by The Setonian.
Students adjust to dating life amid the pandemic
By Staff Writer | Apr. 1, 2021One year after the University was forced into quarantine, many aspects of students’ lives have experienced dramatic changes—including dating.
Seton Hall's Class of 2021 to receive three in-person graduation ceremonies at MetLife Stadium
By Nicholas Kerr | Mar. 30, 2021Seton Hall’s graduating Class of 2021 will get a change of scenery this year when they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this May, University Provost Katia Passerini announced on Tuesday.
Rutgers to require COVID-19 vaccine for students this fall
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 26, 2021Rutgers University will require students enrolling for the 2021 fall semester to show they've received a COVID-19 vaccine, the University announced on its website Thursday.
Residents forced to relocate and isolate due to COVID-19 speak out on experiences
By Alexander Krukar | Mar. 17, 2021When former Cabrini Hall resident Trent Miller received an email from Seton Hall on Feb. 8 telling him he was needing to vacate his dorm, he said he was blindsided and frustrated by the University’s decision..
Seton Hall announces plans for 'primarily in person' fall semester
By Nicholas Kerr | Mar. 4, 2021Nearly one year after Seton Hall shuttered its campus in response to the growing threat of the coronavirus, University President Joseph Nyre announced on Thursday that a primarily in-person fall semester is in the cards for the University community later this year.
COVID-19 cases jump by 18 in one day; University says numbers were ‘direct result' of expanded surveillance testing
By Nicholas Kerr | Feb. 19, 2021Coronavirus cases continued to surge on Seton Hall’s campuses Thursday, doubling from Wednesday and hitting a semester-high of 18 newly reported cases in one day.
COVID-19 Live Updates: Daily cases hit semester-high as Seton Hall expands testing protocols
By The Setonian Staff | Feb. 19, 2021This page is updated frequently with the latest news on the spread of COVID-19 at Seton Hall. Check back later for more.
Coronavirus cases continue to grow as University warns multiple mitigation steps remain on table
By Nicholas Kerr | Feb. 13, 2021The Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT) warned students on Thursday that Seton Hall could implement several different mitigation steps to stop the growth of coronavirus cases on the South Orange campus.
Cabrini Hall residents will be forced to relocate as University moves to expand quarantine capacity
By Nicholas Kerr | Feb. 8, 2021Students living in Cabrini Hall will be forced to relocate to Xavier Hall next week so that the University can convert the building to serve as additional quarantine space, according to an email from the Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT) sent out on Monday.
Some Seton Hall community members begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines as nationwide rollout continues
By Louis Motta | Feb. 8, 2021Some members of the Seton Hall community are beginning to receive doses of the COVID-19 vaccines as distribution to eligible groups continues in New Jersey and New York.
University to bolster surveillance testing program; will include some non-resident students
By Nicholas Kerr | Feb. 5, 2021Seton Hall announced on Thursday that it would expand COVID-19 surveillance testing among its student body starting on Feb. 9.
University reports 10 new cases of coronavirus as classes begin
By Nicholas Kerr | Jan. 28, 2021Seton Hall is seeing its first coronavirus cases since the start of the new year according to an update to its coronavirus dashboard, which reported 10 new cases in the last week.
Seton Hall says it will continue in-person instruction for spring semester, will not include a spring break
By Daniel O'Connor | Dec. 18, 2020Seton Hall will again reopen for Hybrid Flexible or “HyFlex” instruction in January, according to an email on Thursday from the Health Information Communication Team (HICT) that outlined testing and quarantine protocols for the spring semester.
New Jersey administers first coronavirus vaccinations, college students may have to wait ‘many weeks’
By Daniel O'Connor | Dec. 15, 2020After months of uncertainty, New Jersey took its first, albeit small, step towards ending the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday as the state began administering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to frontline health care workers just days after it was approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration.
New Jersey preparing to receive first doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, Murphy says
By Nicholas Kerr | Dec. 4, 2020New Jersey hospitals are preparing to begin receiving the first shipments of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine as soon as the Food and Drug Administration grants an emergency use authorization to the company, Gov. Phil Murphy announced in a press conference on Friday.
SHU reflects on Thanksgiving during pandemic
By Staff Writer | Nov. 24, 2020With Thanksgiving coming later this week, Seton Hall students have been traveling home in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. While many students look forward to this holiday and time of year, the pandemic has caused many aspects of Thanksgiving to change.
