Photo by Steve Fallon Ramapo has become one of the many colleges and universities across the nation that have taken up the “It’s On Us” campaign to end sexual assault on college campuses. Incorporating this campaign into the Ramapo community has been a campuswide initiative, supported by numerous departments and […]
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Aaron Lorenz to Be New SSHS Dean
Photo courtesy of Aaron Lorenz Professor Aaron Lorenz will step into Samuel Rosenberg’s position as dean of the School of Social Science and Human Services, effective July 1. Lorenz is an associate professor of law and society and has been a member of the Ramapo community since 2007. Rosenberg has […]
Student Photo Campaign Captures ‘Humans of Ramapo’
Photo courtesy of Humans of Ramapo Instagram Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York, Ramapo students have recently created their own portrait collection series, capturing the lives of Ramapo students around campus through photos and posting them on Instagram and Facebook. “I was inspired by my curiosity of people. […]
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 […]
Theta Nu Xi Helps Campus Rise with Award Ceremony
Photo by Nicole Williams Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. hosted an award ceremony, RISE, Recognizing Innovation, Scholarship and Excellence, on Thursday to commemorate groups, as well as individuals on campus who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in promoting the values of multiculturalism at Ramapo College. Pat Chang, the assistant vice […]
Classes to Begin in Nursing Building in Fall 2015
Photos by Steve Fallon Starting in the fall semester, students will begin to see “AC” on their schedules under class location. The “AC” stands for Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, a $54 million renovation that is soon to be completed after nearly three years of construction. The Adler Center for […]
First-year Student Retention Rates Exceed Expectations
Photo by Nicole Williams Last fall, Ramapo welcomed its largest ever freshman class, with a head count of 980 students. Now, according to a recent report conducted and issued by Eduventures, a research and advisory firm that focuses on higher education, Ramapo College has met and exceeded their expectations in […]
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 […]
Legal Battle Halts Stockton Showboat Deal
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Stockton University bought the Showboat Casino, located in Atlantic City, for a total of $18 million in December 2014, in order to expand their school. However, according to an article by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Trump Entertainment Resorts, owners of the Trump Taj Mahal, opposed the University’s […]
High School Students Offered Life Skill Classes at Ramapo
Photo by Nicole Williams Various programs for high school students will be offered this summer, intended to develop life skills and different artistic and academic talents. The programs offered are the Self Defense Mini-Camp, SAT Prep PlusCollege Immersion, Game Design for Teens, Financial Literacy/Stock Market Trading Program, CompTIA A+ Certification […]