Judge dismisses former Seton Hall president’s lawsuit against university
By Dominique Mercadante | February 21A judge dismissed former Seton Hall President Dr. Joseph Nyre’s lawsuit against the university on Feb. 20.
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Seton Hall dining hall dishwasher to face repairs
By Dominique Mercadante | February 20The dishwasher in Seton Hall’s Pirate Dining Room is temporarily out of service, forcing GDS to turn to plastic utensils and plates. Technicians are working on-site to repair the dishwasher. The dining room, located on the lower level of the Bishop Dougherty University Center, is where resident students, commuter students, faculty and staff dine. Plastic utensils and plates are being provided to “ensure continued compliance with health and safety standards while maintaining uninterrupted meal service,” University Relations wrote in an email to The Setonian. The equipment may be down for two to three days. Dominique Mercadante is the editor-in-chief of The Setonian. She can be reached at dominique.mercadante@student.shu.edu.
Anonymous campus app sparks connection, controversy, concern
By Solomon Lee | February 20Fizz, a community-based discussion and news feed app, has become a platform for Seton Hall students to connect through text, image or video posts.
Seton Hall introduces advisory council to shape ethical AI policy, classroom guidance
By Kaitlyn Campeau | February 17Earlier this month, Seton Hall announced the new Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council (AIAC) to help students and staff adapt to the rise of AI. The initiative aligns with the university’s strategic plan, Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose, announced in September 2025, which aims to enhance student learning and well-being.
Seton Hall welcomes Fulbright scholar to teach AI and Law course
By Joseph Tippets | February 16Legal scholar and attorney Dr. Davide Tuzzolino was appointed as Seton Hall’s 2026 Fulbright Scholar last month, and is slated to teach IDIS 2222: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Law this semester. Tuzzolino, currently a practicing lawyer in Rome, brings extensive experience and research in AI and data protection.
Students talk privacy, censorship as TikTok ownership goes American
By Julia Roman | February 11On Jan. 23, TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, said they had finalized their deal with the United States to create a U.S. version of the app, ending six years of political and legal battles.
Seton Hall’s Pre-Professional Advising Center hosts first pre-law expo
By Kassandrah Blake | February 11Seton Hall’s Pre-Professional Advising Center (P-PAC) hosted its first annual Law School Expo on Feb. 10, bringing together dozens of students and more than 10 law school admissions representatives to connect, network and learn more about the law school application process.
Lawyer tied to Epstein oversaw Seton Hall McCarrick review
By Megan Pitt | February 10Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel to Barack Obama and current top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, was brought in by the law firm Latham & Watkins in 2018 to review investigations into allegations that former Archbishop of Newark, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, had sexually harassed seminarians at Seton Hall’s Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICS). At the same time, and for years prior, Ruemmler was in frequent communication with convicted sex offender, human trafficker and financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic activist Analilia Mejia wins primary for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s House seat
By Dominique Mercadante and Kaelyn Blizard | February 10Democratic activist Analilia Mejia won the primary election Tuesday in the race to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s vacant U.S. House seat.
Gov. Sherrill proposes portal to document ICE activity, sparks debate among Seton Hall students
By Solomon Lee | February 9New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the development of an online portal that allows residents to upload videos documenting interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An exact launch date for the portal is yet to be released.
$8.4 million state grant awarded to Seton Hall for campus updates
By Kaelyn Blizard | February 5Seton Hall received an $8.4 million New Jersey Higher Education Capital Facilities Grant to support infrastructure upgrades on its South Orange campus, including renovations to academic buildings, residence halls and mechanical systems, according to a university-issued press release.
DOJ files link Jeffrey Epstein to tuition payments at Seton Hall
By Megan Pitt | February 3Sex offender, human trafficker and financier Jeffrey Epstein made three tuition payments to Seton Hall between 2017 and 2019, according to files published by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
$180,500 grant expands psychiatric mental health training for Seton Hall nursing students
By Michela DiLorenzo | February 2The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (HFNJ) has awarded Seton Hall’s College of Nursing a $180,563 grant to support a new partnership with the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI), a Newark-based community health organization.
Seton Hall alum joins race to fill Gov. Sherrill’s District 11 seat
By Megan Pitt | January 31Before he ran a congressional office or drafted legislation, Brendan Gill was a Seton Hall commuter navigating classes, student government meetings and pep band rehearsals.
SHU launches Survey Squad to gain student feedback on campus programs and services
By Carmine Sortino | January 30The Division of Student Services at Seton Hall launched an initiative to gather student feedback on the quality of campus programs and services.
Cardinal Tobin takes anti-ICE stance as protests erupt nationwide over Minneapolis immigration raids
By Megan Pitt | January 28Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of the Archdiocese of Newark, and president of Seton Hall’s Board of Regents, denounced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an online prayer service hosted by Faith in Action on Sunday.
Seton Hall computer science students present research on the international stage
By Gina Burtulato | January 28Four Seton Hall computer science students took their classroom research to the global stage.
Seton Hall’s online graduate education program jumps 13 spots in latest U.S. News and World Report ranking
By Dominique Mercadante | January 27Seton Hall’s online graduate education program moved up 13 spots to No. 64 in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs list.
Snow Guide: How to avoid curveballs of snowfall
By Kaelyn Blizard | January 23With snow expected this weekend, students at Seton Hall are being urged to prepare for cold, windy conditions and potentially hazardous travel.
Mikie Sherrill sworn in as governor, names priorities, cabinet appointments
By Megan Pitt | January 20On Tuesday, Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey during an inauguration ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
