Photo courtesy of SGA The Student Government Association’s College Advocates Supporting Higher Education (CA$H) Committee raises awareness about higher education issues that directly impact us all, especially those that effect our tuition. Every other week, we will discuss a different issue facing higher education. The College Affordability Study Commission was […]
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Sun Shines on 3rd Annual Run with Color, $9,322 Raised
Photo by Erica Coslop It was sunny and in the 80s this Sunday as Ramapo hosted its third annual Run with Color 5K, an event meant to both raise money and get students and community members active. However, this was no ordinary 5K run. During the race, runners encountered clouds of […]
Diversity Discussed at State of the Student Address
Photo by Hope Patti The Anisfield School of Business held the State of the Student Address on Thursday, where student life was discussed as part of Higher Education Awareness week. Student Government Association President Alec Weissman gave the address, urging Ramapo students to get involved and take advantage of the […]
Senator Nellie Pou Comes to Ramapo College
Photo by Pauline Park It is currently Higher Education Awareness Week and on Wednesday, the SGA and the Office of the President invited New Jersey Senator Nellie Pou to deliver a keynote speech. Sen. Pou is the Vice Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee and serves the 35th District […]
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 […]
Building Tomorrow Club to Build Classroom in Uganda
Photo by Steve Fallon Ramapo’s Building Tomorrow club held a fundraiser this past Tuesday to reach their final goal of $3,500 to build a classroom in Uganda in Ramapo’s name. Members of Ramapo’s Building Tomorrow club are dedicated to helping students in underdeveloped parts of the globe get access to an […]
Over $5,500 Raised Through SGA-led ‘Run With Color’
Photo by Steve Fallon The Student Government Association’s Run With Color on Sunday was met with gorgeous, sunny, 65-degree weather. The run was not a timed event, but rather a color-filled day to raise money for the Annual Fund of the Ramapo College Foundation. Over $5,500 were raised. Walking or […]
Christie Signs NJTEAM Act
On March 23, 2015, Governor Chris Christie signed Senate Bill A3967 into law. This bill, known as the New Jersey Tuition Equality for America's Military (NJTEAM) Act, will allow all U.S. veterans to pay in-state tuition rates for colleges and universities in New Jersey, independent of their state of permanent residence. According […]
College Affordability Study Commission to Research Methods to Reduce Higher Ed Costs
On Feb. 5, 2015, Governor Chris Christie signed Senate Bill 979 into law. This bill established the College Affordability Study Commission, which will submit a report of methods to reduce the cost of higher education. The committee of 10 will include college presidents, faculty, students and public representatives. Ramapo College has […]
Nursing Building Updates Discussed at TAS Town Hall Meeting
Photo by Thomas Mannion The features of the new nursing building and the future of the nursing program amidst the school-wide schedule changes were among the topics discussed at last Thursday’s town hall meeting, hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) in conjunction with the school of Theoretical and Applied Science […]