Ramapo College has been recognized in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the “Top 300 Best College Values of 2016.” This is Ramapo’s 10th year being included in Kiplinger’s list and it was rated 255 out of the 300 colleges on the list and 91 of 100 in the public colleges […]
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New Sexual Assault Investigation Process Rolled Out
This semester, Ramapo has rolled out a new investigation process for sexual misconduct cases, a move that is in line with the college’s recent reevaluation of its sexual assault policies and procedures. In August 2015 Ramapo College released “Ramapo: Advance,” a strategic plan to advance campus safety. This plan announced […]
Kyle Tafuri Discusses Sustainability in Health Care
Photo by Pauline Park The College’s Master in Sustainability Studies program has launched a lecture series in partnership with the Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing programs. Last Wednesday was the first of the lecture series, with an event entitled “Advancing Sustainability in Healthcare” in Friends Hall. The speaker […]
Board of Trustees Applies for Grant to Revamp Library
Photo by Nicole Williams On Jan. 12, Ramapo College's Board of Trustees agreed to support a grant proposal that outlines renovations to the George T. Potter Library. Based on the current proposal, the facility will nearly double in size, and the project is estimated to cost roughly $50 million. According […]
Ramapo to Implement Senate Bill 2478 Addressing Sexual Misconduct
New Jersey Senate Bill 2478 is a landmark proposal that is currently moving through the legislature. It is a bill designed to prevent sexual assault on college campuses. A substantial outcome of this bill is the establishment of a consistent standard for sexual violence policies at New Jersey colleges, as […]
Ramapo Now Offers Emergency Commuter Housing
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College After two particularly brutal winters, Ramapo College has recently implemented an emergency inclement weather commuter housing option, giving commuters the ability to stay overnight in Mackin Hall when the weather makes driving home a hazard. Ramapo has more than 2,000 commuter students, making them one […]
Sexual Assault Reported in Bischoff Hall
On Sunday, Nov. 22 a sexual assault was reported to have occurred in Bischoff Hall in the early hours of the morning. The Office of Public Safety was notified and the matter is currently being investigated by law enforcement. Students received a Timely Warning email notifying them of the assault […]
SGA President and Black Student Union Spokesperson: We Stand in Solidarity with the University of Missouri
Photo by Rebecca King To the students at the University of Missouri: As the Student Body and Black Student Union Presidents, we strive to create an inclusive and diverse community that is warm and welcoming to all here at Ramapo College. Together, we stand in solidarity with the students at […]
Ramapo Students Organize Solidarity March in Support of University of Missouri Students
Photo by Rebecca King Members of the Ramapo community came together for a solidarity march on Thursday night, supporting the students of the University of Missouri. This rally, organized on short notice by students Grace Maute and Brittany Jordan, coincided with a call to action, posted on The Black Tribune website, […]
Ben Carson Has a ‘Good Chance of Winning the Republican Nomination’
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Throughout the summer and some of the fall, Donald Trump was the most popular Republican presidential candidate in the media. Trump’s aggressive speech, criticism of other candidates, racist remarks and uncultivated ideas regarding the end of illegal immigration – otherwise known as “the wall” […]