Since 1995, Ramapo has offered the Upward Bound Math Science Program to assist low-income high schoolers and prospective first-generation college students from Paterson, N.J. It is a federally-funded grant that originates from the Federal TRIO Programs launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 as part of the War on […]
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Ramapo’s campus upholds original accessible design
It is no secret that Ramapo has received high praise for its accessible campus. In fact, the interconnected academic building, the assistive technology and Residence Life’s housing accommodations earned the school the No. 7 spot on College Magazine’s “Top 10 Campuses for Students with Physical Disabilities” list in 2019. With […]
Inauguration welcomes Cindy Jebb as fifth Ramapo president
Ramapo celebrated a historic first during an inauguration ceremony dedicated to its fifth president Cindy Jebb, the first woman to be president of Ramapo College. State legislators, delegates from 35 different colleges and universities, a state senator, a former colleague from West Point, previous Ramapo presidents and the West Point […]
Turtles Fitness made possible by Gen Z aspirations and a Ramapo education
Ramapo alum Eric Bonkoski is a local example of Gen Z’s affinity for entrepreneurship in action. Graduating last spring with a degree in marketing, the Sloatsburg native is the owner of Turtles Fitness and co-owner of Promofect, a screen printing and embroidery shop five minutes from campus in Suffern. When […]
SGA screens “The College Tour” episode spotlighting Ramapo
Months full of preparation, advertising and anticipation finally culminated on Thursday, Oct. 13 with “The College Tour” Screening Event, celebrating the release of Ramapo College’s episode of the TV show with trivia, prizes, snacks and sneak preview clips. The event, co-sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office […]
Pink Tie Formal raises money for breast cancer awareness
The American Cancer Society at Ramapo College hosted its annual Pink Tie Formal on Oct.5 as part of a continuing tradition to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event, as in years past, was not only educational but tons of fun too. A lot of students showed up, all dressed […]
Women’s soccer gives best effort against Montclair State
On Saturday, the Ramapo College women’s soccer team was defeated 3-1 at home by Montclair State University (MSU). The Roadrunners fell to 3-5 overall and 0-3 in conference with this loss. The Red Hawks remain undefeated with a perfect 10-0 overall record and 3-0 in conference play. In the first […]
Men’s soccer sent packing by Montclair State
The Ramapo College men’s soccer team was defeated 5-2 on the road on Saturday by Montclair State University (MSU). The Roadrunners are now 1-2 in conference play and 1-6-1 overall after the loss. MSU scored first and early in the matchup with a goal by Anthony Viola. The Red Hawks […]
Indigenous teacher shares power of cultural preservation
Ramapo students and staff welcomed indigenous language teacher Nikole Pecore on Sept. 29 for “Lunchtime Talk: Indigenous Language Revitalization.” The event — funded by a Platinum Co-Curricular Grant from the Office of the Provost and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance — was an insightful discussion about the […]
Ice hockey sticks it to Fordham
The Ramapo ice hockey team took to the rink for the first time this season, defeating Fordham University by a score of 7-1. From start to finish, it was a solid performance for the Roadrunners in front of a large and rowdy home crowd. The scoring started early for Ramapo, […]