NEWS
UPDATE: Student dead after medical emergency in Neumann Hall
By Daniel O'Connor | Sep. 20A student died Monday after suffering a medical emergency in Neumann Hall.
Seton Hall rises to No. 127 in U.S. News ranking of best national universities
By Daniel O'Connor | Sep. 13Seton Hall’s ranking by the annual U.S. News and World Report rose six spots in the 2022 ranking, up from No. 133 best university in the United States to No. 127.
Body of missing Seton Hall freshman found in Passaic River
By Amanda DeJesus | Sep. 10The bodies of Seton Hall freshman Nidhi Rana and Montclair State University student Ayush Rana were found Friday in the Passaic River, according to a state medical examiner.
Letter to the Editor: AAUP continues protest of University restructure
By Letters to the Editor | Sep. 10The following letter has been lightly edited for clarity and style. It was approved by the Seton Hall AAUP advocacy chapter on Friday, Sept. 3.
Parts of Fahy Hall, Rec Center remain closed due to flooding
By Jarrett Dang | Sep. 9Several buildings were damaged last week as the University was hit with flooding from post-tropical cyclone Ida.
University closes due to severe flooding
By Daniel O'Connor | Sep. 2This is an evolving story. Check back soon for updates.
Majority of students prefer stricter vaccine enforcement, oppose universal mask mandate, Setonian survey finds.
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 17A majority of students are opposed to the University’s newly imposed mask mandate, and support stricter enforcement of its vaccine mandate, a survey by The Setonian found.
University extends indoor mask requirement until further notice
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 12Seton 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).
Faculty group calls for stricter vaccine mandate, mask requirements
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 7A Seton Hall faculty group has published a 'letter of concern' regarding the University’s reopening plans for the fall semester, calling for an enforceable vaccine mandate and an indoor masking requirement.
New York City introduces vaccine mandate for indoor dining, venues.
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 4New York City is mandating proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter many indoor businesses in the city, including indoor restaurants and entertainment venues, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
University reinstates indoor mask mandate for “at least” two weeks
By Daniel O'Connor | July 30Seton Hall will require masks in all indoor settings on its campuses for “at least the next two weeks,” according to an email sent by the Health Intervention Communication Team (HICT) on Friday morning.
Myles Powell sues Seton Hall and men's basketball staff over injury misdiagnosis
By Brendan Balsamo | July 19Myles Powell, a former guard for the Seton Hall men’s basketball team, has sued Seton Hall University, coach Kevin Willard, and a staff member for allegedly failing to diagnose a knee injury during his senior year.
Seton Hall remembers rising sophomore killed in boating accident
By Daniel O'Connor | June 16The Seton Hall community is mourning the loss of rising sophomore Corey Molinari, 19 of Whippany, New Jersey, who died early Sunday morning after a boating accident in Barnegat Bay.
NJ AAUP protests restructuring plan
By Daniel O'Connor | June 3The New Jersey American Association of University Professors (NJAAUP) has sent a letter to University President Dr. Joseph Nyre protesting the University's proposed restructuring plan.
University to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
By Daniel O'Connor | May 14Seton Hall will require every member of the University community to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the fall semester, the Executive Cabinet announced in an email to students Friday. Exemptions will be made for religious, health, and “personal” reasons.
University announces controversial restructure plan
By Daniel O'Connor | May 13The Provost announced a plan to restructure the University’s schools and colleges, titled “seeds of innovation,” in an email to students on April 23 in a bid to reduce administration costs. The controversial restructure is one of the first implementation steps for the “Harvest Our Treasures” strategic plan, and would affect seven colleges at the University.
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 7Eighty 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.
SOPD to expand surveillance network, adding dozens of facial recognition cameras
By Daniel O'Connor | May 6The South Orange Police Department (SOPD) has announced plans to expand its surveillance network throughout the Village, installing new cameras over the next five years in an attempt to reduce crime.
Candidates for South Orange Board of Trustees outline campaign platforms
By Amanda DeJesus | Apr. 28Four candidates are vying to win three vacant seats for the South Orange board of trustees elections on May 11.
