52 Rutgers pharmacy students to graduate early to help coronavirus response

Rutgers' Ready to Run program to hold online webinars in place of annual conference

In light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Rutgers' Ready to Run program has begun launching a series of webinars in place of its yearly conference.

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Rutgers alumna, announces Congressional campaign

Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, founder and CEO of MuslimGirl and a Rutgers alumna, is running for Congress to represent New Jersey's 6th Congressional District. 

NJ officials discuss new orders, provide updates as coronavirus continues to spread

Lincoln Annex School advocates voice concerns as City Council passes ordinance in support of hospital expansion

The New Brunswick City Council held a remote meeting last night and passed an ordinance to adopt a healthcare and research pavilion redevelopment plan regarding the expansion of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s (RWJUH) Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. 

Coronavirus death toll surpasses 9/11, Rutgers professor sees parallels between the two crises

The number of deaths in the United States from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose past 4,000 as of yesterday, surpassing the total of deaths from 9/11, according to USA Today. In terms of government and media response, the current pandemic has many parallels with the events of September 11, 2001, said a Rutgers professor.

Rutgers announces interim executive dean of School of Environmental, Biological Sciences

Rutgers University­—New Brunswick Chancellor Christopher J. Molloy sent a University-wide email today to announce Dr. Laura Lawson as interim executive dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences as well as interim executive director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) beginning July 1. 

Murphy gives updates on NJ's response to coronavirus outbreak as cases, deaths continue to rise

During today's press conference, Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced 3,649 new positive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in New Jersey with 91 additional deaths. 

Rutgers researchers develop test for coronavirus to expand access in NJ

Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository (RUCDR) Infinite Biologics launched a test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and aims to test tens of thousands of samples daily using its infrastructure, according to a press release. 

Rutgers experts give tips on staying physically, mentally healthy during self-isolation

As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, questions have arisen on how people can maintain their mental and physical health during social distancing and self-isolation. Remaining active and productive is key for self-care, Rutgers University experts said.

NJ coronavirus cases rise to 18,696 total with 267 deaths

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) reported an additional 2,196 cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 69 deaths at a press conference today, bringing New Jersey’s total to 18,696 cases and 267 deaths.

Coronavirus drive-through testing site to open in Middlesex County near Livingston Campus

In partnership with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), officials in Middlesex County are opening a drive-through coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing site on Wednesday minutes away from Livingston Campus, according to a press release. 

NJ issues restrictions to prevent drugs shortages of potential coronavirus treatments

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs issued an Administrative Order yesterday, restricting the prescription and dispense disbursement of medications that may be a potential treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to a press release. 

Murphy updates state on coronavirus cases, hospital capacity

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) spoke at a press conference today and announced 3,347 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and 37 new deaths, bringing New Jersey’s total to 16,636 cases and 198 deaths. 

Rutgers student working with NASA on research of red algae, how it explains life on Earth

Julia Van Etten, a doctoral candidate in the Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution, is currently working with NASA on a research project that investigates how red algae can help explain early life on Earth. Van Etten works closely with her advisor, Dr. Debashish Bhattacharya, distinguished professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, and his team.

Rutgers notifies students on how to properly be counted in US Census

Despite the current conditions due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, all members of the Rutgers community are reminded to participate in the 2020 Census, according to a University-wide email from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Salvador B. Mena.

NJ coronavirus cases rise, CDC issues travel advisory

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced 2,316 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in New Jersey, bringing the statewide total as of Sunday afternoon to 13,386 cases, according to a tweet. 

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students to graduate early, work to combat coronavirus

Rutgers will become one of the first institutions in the country to facilitate an early graduation for students at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a University press release.