Wrongful death lawsuit against Seton Hall dismissed, for a second time
By Sofia Kasbo | August 26A federal judge dismissed, for the second time, a lawsuit against Seton Hall filed by the parents of a student who died in COVID isolation in 2021.
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WSOU turns up the volume, claiming No. 1 in national ranking
By Sofia Kasbo | August 25Seton Hall’s student-run radio station, WSOU, has been on air since 1948. 77 years later, WSOU stands as a distinguished voice of the university, now ranked No. 1 in the nation.
Seton Hall receives $10 million estate gift to support STEM programs
By Dominique Mercadante | August 14Seton Hall has received a $10 million gift from the estate of an alumnus to establish a scholarship supporting students pursuing degrees in traditional STEM fields, the university announced on Thursday.
NJ Supreme Court decision paves way for investigation into Catholic clergy sex abuse allegations
By Jacqueline Litowinsky | June 18New Jersey Supreme Court decided unanimously on Friday that the state’s attorney general can move forward with a grand jury investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy statewide, originally announced in September 2018.
Dr. Jonathan Farina named Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
By Dominique Mercadante | June 10Interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and tenured English professor was appointed permanent dean of the college on Monday.
Walsh Library to undergo renovation with new “Innovation Hub”
By Jonathan Rivera | May 29Seton Hall kicked off a renovation to Walsh Library that will include the construction of an “Innovation Hub” on the ground floor, according to a press release published on May 4.
Former freshman Seton Hall pitcher files suit alleging hazing, beating, forced sexual acts
By Sofia Kasbo and Dominique Mercadante | May 29A former Seton Hall baseball player alleged that he was beaten and subjected to sexual hazing rituals after joining the team as a freshman last year, according to a lawsuit filed May 28 in Long Island federal court that The Setonian obtained.
Panelists decry harsh ICE policies at immigration panel
By Michela DiLorenzo | May 20Seton Hall hosted a panel focused on bringing in “local and national, religious, and ethical perspectives” into the discussion of immigration on April 24.
Seton Hall remembers Pope Francis
By Kaelyn Blizard | May 13As millions worldwide woke up on the morning of April 21, the day after a celebratory Easter Sunday for Catholics, they learned of the news of Pope Francis’ passing.
Hip-Hop Studies program planning underway at Seton Hall
By Delianie Cerda | May 9Seton Hall is developing a Hip-Hop Studies program led by Dr. Edmund Adjapong.
President of the UN General Assembly visits Seton Hall
By Allison Bennett | April 28Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations welcomed Ambassador Philemon Yang, president of the U.N. General Assembly, to the World Leaders Forum on April 16.
Seton Hall Hillel cancels “Drag Bingo” event after hate messages, external group holds campus protest
By Morgan Frye | April 28Seton Hall Hillel, the university’s Jewish student organization, canceled their “Drag Queen Bingo” event in a statement posted to their Instagram on April 7 after facing “unacceptable, hateful messages in response.”
Students react as Trump administration targets Education Department
By Victory Odundoyin | April 22President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 20 calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education. This means that instead of the Education Department, authority over education will go to the states and local communities, according to Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Meet Seton Hall’s Student Government Association presidential candidates before spring elections
By Kaitlyn Campeau | April 22As the end of the spring semester approaches, Seton Hall’s Student Government Association (SGA) has kicked off the process of electing new representatives to advocate for the student body.
Seton Hall celebrates student, employee service in annual Charter Day ceremony
By Alexa Haidacher | April 17Seton Hall hosted its Charter Day ceremony to recognize student and employee accomplishments in service on April 8.
Abuse victim advocates hold press conference outside campus gates, announce complaint against university leader
By Jacqueline Litowinsky and Sofia Kasbo | April 17The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) held a press conference on April 15 in front of Seton Hall’s Ward Place Gate to announce the filing of a formal complaint against Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the Archbishop of Newark and president of SHU’s Board of Regents and chair of the Board of Trustees, urging a Vatican investigation.
Students, professors demonstrate Seton Hall’s “high research activity” status
By Megan Pitt | April 5On Feb. 13, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education reaffirmed Seton Hall’s status as an R2 “high research activity” institution.
Students react to Trump administration’s tariffs, cost of living
By Morgan Dence | April 2Students and faculty at Seton Hall are expressing concern over the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods, which may increase consumer costs.
On the path to priesthood at Seton Hall
By Lakyn Austin | March 30It is a tranquil morning at Seton Hall. As dawn breaks and the birds begin to chirp, the bells chime, creating a euphonious harmony of sounds.
A groundbreaker lifts off: Black Hawk helicopter pilot visits Seton Hall
By Michela DiLorenzo | March 26Lt. Col. Marisol Chalas, the first Latina National Guard Black Hawk helicopter pilot and a celebrated trailblazer in aviation, visited Seton Hall for a fireside chat on March 18.
