Remembering Arfa Hoque
By Sofia Kasbo | March 26An undergraduate student died after being struck by an NJ Transit train at Rutherford station on Feb. 26.
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A look inside Seton Hall’s new STEM programs
By Allison Bennett | March 26Seton Hall announced the launch of four new STEM programs this year: a Master of Science (M.S.) in molecular bioscience, and three dual-degree (3+2) programs: the B.S. biology/M.S. molecular bioscience, the B.S. chemistry/M.S. chemistry, and B.S. physics/M.S. applied physics and engineering.
Companion or computer? Symposium discusses dangers of AI bots
By Alexa Haidacher | March 20Seton Hall Law School hosted a virtual symposium to discuss the growing dangers of artificial intelligence companion bots on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The symposium, “AI companions: The New Frontier of Kids’ Screen Addiction and Online Harms,” was hosted by the Gibbons Institute of Law, Science & Technology and the Institute for Privacy Protection.
Seton Hall AAUP survey reveals ongoing faculty concerns
By Kaelyn Blizard | March 15A survey of 170 faculty members, conducted by Seton Hall’s advocacy chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) last fall, shed light on high dissatisfaction with salaries and growing concerns about faculty participation in shared governance at the university, according to a Feb. 5 press release.
Legal battle over sex-abuse report intensifies
By Sofia Kasbo and Dominique Mercadante | March 9New Jersey lawmakers continue to call on Seton Hall to confront allegations surrounding SHU’s president, Msgr. Joseph Reilly.
Game changer: Seton Hall Basketball Performance Center now open
By Jaden Highsmith and Megan Brush | March 6After months of construction and years of planning, Seton Hall’s new Basketball Performance Center is preparing to open its doors.
University community reflects 25 years after the Boland Hall fire
By Thomas Canela | February 27On Jan. 19, 2000, a fire erupted on the third floor of Seton Hall’s Boland Hall. By the end of the night, three students had died in a “prank” that would change the university for years to come.
Seton Hall sues former president Joseph Nyre, claiming he leaked Msgr. Reilly documents
By Jacqueline Litowinsky | February 26Seton Hall is now involved in a second lawsuit with former university president, Dr. Joseph Nyre.
Students express concern, frustration over Msgr. Reilly allegations
By Sofia Kasbo | February 24Seton Hall students are juggling academics, internships, and extracurriculars, but for some, another major concern looms: the controversy surrounding the leader of their university.
Students react to Trump administration’s ICE raids and DEI dissolution
By Michela DiLorenzo | February 23On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump spent his first day in office issuing executive orders calling for the immediate removal of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S.
Controversy surrounding Msgr. Reilly continues as archbishop orders a new investigation
By Jacqueline Litowinsky , Rachel Suazo and Dominique Mercadante | February 20When Seton Hall was searching for its 22nd president in 2024, the search prospectus stated that the ideal candidate should “promote and model a leadership and management style that prioritizes stability, transparency, visibility, and collaboration.” However, some are questioning whether transparency has been a priority for the university and the man its Board of Regents selected for the presidency, Msgr. Joseph Reilly.
CHDCM, Career Center strive toward CHAMP program success
By Kaitlyn Campeau | February 17CHAMP started its largest year yet this spring with a new stipend for students and talks of expansion.
Former Newark priest protests against sexual abuse outside campus gates
By Sofia Kasbo | February 14A former Newark priest protested outside Seton Hall’s Farinella Gate and the Health Services building on South Orange Ave. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
The major mystery: Seton Hall programs face low enrollment numbers
By Megan Pitt | February 8With over 90 undergraduate majors and more than 120 graduate degree programs, Seton Hall offers a variety of academic disciplines for its students. However, some programs receive less attention than others, causing uncertainty about the security of these programs in the face of waning student interest or, in some cases, university suspension.
Bernie Wagenblast: “In Transit” to transportation media and transgender visibility
By Andrew Palma | February 3Bernie Wagenblast, Seton Hall alumna, voiceover actor, reporter, and radio personality, said that the decision to come to SHU and join WSOU has been one of the key moments of her life. Since then, her broadcasting career has flourished, and she strives to raise awareness for transgender people such as herself.
Board of Regents chair backs President Msgr. Reilly as allegations stir controversy
By Rachel Suazo | January 24Hank D’Alessandro, the chair of Seton Hall’s Board of Regents, released a statement to the university community on Jan. 23 in response to the allegations raised about Msgr. Joseph Reilly in a recent series of articles from Politico.
Wrongful death lawsuit against Seton Hall dismissed
By Jacqueline Litowinsky | January 21A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Seton Hall by the parents of late SHU student Kristen McCartney was dismissed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, following federal judge Susan Wigenton’s decision that the statute of limitations had expired.
Provost Katia Passerini to leave Seton Hall, serve as Gonzaga University’s new president
By Jacqueline Litowinsky | January 18Dr. Katia Passerini, Ph.D., provost and senior executive vice president at Seton Hall, will be leaving the university to assume the role of president at Gonzaga University.
Student film, “Peanut Butter Swirl,” premieres at Big Apple Film Festival
By Gianna Manzo | December 16A student film titled “Peanut Butter Swirl” starring Seton Hall students premiered at the Big Apple Film Festival on Dec. 12.
A night of celebration and culture: JAULI's Carnaval Gala 2024
By Rachel Suazo and Esmeralda Arias | December 6The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute (JAULI) at Seton Hall University hosted its annual Carnaval Gala on Thursday, Oct. 24, a night filled with celebration, dancing, and honoring the Latino community.
