Ramapo’s American Federation of Teachers (RAFT) chapter has been active on campus this semester, taking steps to combat what they feel is an attack on their union and the education system as a whole by the Trump administration. “At Ramapo, as far as I know, there’s been zero problem [with […]
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Public Safety creates plan to highlight importance of safe driving
To ensure the safety of the entire Ramapo community, Ramapo’s Public Safety has created a new plan to highlight the importance of safe driving practices on-campus with a new Traffic Safety Campaign. This campaign started on Nov. 12 and will provide additional patrols to high-traffic areas along with strict enforcement […]
Ramapo hosts HIV testing for students
Ramapo hosted the Morristown Medical Center as they offered free HIV tests as well as informational pamphlets on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on Dec. 2, the day after World AIDS Day. The Medical Center had a booth set up above the Atrium where people could grab pamphlets, condoms, bracelets and […]
Law enforcement makes arrest with help of Ramapo’s IGG center
Ramapo College’s first-of-its-kind Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center has been making headlines as it continues to assist in solving cold cases. Most recently, the IGG Center assisted in making an arrest and finally bringing closure to the 1974 Wisconsin murder of 26-year-old Mary Schlais. The Center was able to use […]
Ramapo’s annual trip to the New Jersey State House in Trenton
The annual trip to the New Jersey State House in Trenton, N.J., available to students in the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), Leaders In Service and the Student Government Association, took place on Dec. 4, 2024. The group gathered at the Bradley Center bus stop before beginning its two-hour journey to […]
PCCS receives grant to implement a composting initiative on campus
Ramapo College’s President’s Committee on Campus Sustainability (PCCS) has received a grant to implement a composting initiative on campus for Village residents. The new initiative has been granted funding from the College Foundation to assist in diverting organic waste from landfills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program has been […]
Ramapo receives STEM grant from National Science Foundation
Amidst a growing teacher shortage in New Jersey, Ramapo College is stepping up its efforts to increase the number of qualified STEM educators. The college was recently awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program. This grant will […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance observed on campus
Ramapo’s Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ services, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) and the Center for Health and Counseling Services hosted a vigil and proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Nov. 20. TDOR is observed annually on Nov. 20 and serves to memorialize those who have been killed […]
Foundational Concepts Talk hosts scholarly discussion on genocide
Ramapo College’s Center of Holocaust and Genocide Studies hosted its first Foundational Concepts Talk on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This talk was on genocide and invited Dr. A Dirk Moses from CUNY to share his insights and research on the topic. This discussion series seeks to introduce the Ramapo community and […]
Fireside talk with retired Lieutenant General Mary A. Legere on the implications of A.I
The Office of the President hosted a fireside chat with President Cindy Jebb and Retired Lieutenant General Mary A. Legere on Oct. 22. The discussion, “The Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Leadership and Democracy,” was hosted in the H-wing auditorium and was a part of Ramapo’s Presidential Speaker Series. Legere […]