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.
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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.
Former assistant dean of Seton Hall Law School sentenced to 3 years in prison for embezzlement
By Jacqueline Litowinsky and Rachel Suazo | December 6The former assistant dean of Seton Hall Law School and her co-conspirators were sentenced on Thursday, Dec. 5 to three years in prison for a 13-year embezzlement scheme that defrauded the school of more than $1.3 million.
Seton Hall’s M.S. in Occupational Therapy switches to a two-year format, adding experiential learning
By Victory Odundoyin | November 28Seton Hall’s School of Health and Medical Sciences has relaunched its Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program in a facilitated two-year format.
“I’m not just a story”: Nadia Murad returns to Seton Hall for the Public World Leaders Forum
By Kaelyn Blizard | November 27Trigger warning: Please note that this article contains a discussion of heavy themes, including but not limited to sexual assault, abuse, and violence. Please visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) for resources to help you or anyone you know who may need it.
“The right person, at the right time”: Seton Hall formally welcomes 22nd president Msgr. Joseph Reilly in investiture ceremony
By Jacqueline Litowinsky | November 23Seton Hall ushered in a new era with the investiture of its 22nd president, Msgr. Joseph Reilly, on Monday, Nov. 4.
