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Campus, city, state prepare for 'Frankenstorm'

Hurricane Sandy, or “Frankenstorm,” is on the way to central New Jersey. Forecasters predict that by Monday night, the University’s New Brunswick campus will be in the midst of strong tropical winds and heavy rain. Oct 29 2012

Gov. Christie signs state higher education restructuring bill

Both sides present closing arguments in Ravi trial, jury to deliberate Wednesday

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Toxicology results show Parisio as clean during arrest

Governor bans bath salts after student's death

Committee to select new U. president

BOG agrees on 1.8 percent tuition increase

McCormick to step down after next year

U. under fire for 'Snooki,' Rutgersfest

It has been a hard year for the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA), which first had to deal with media backlash for bringing "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to campus and saw its seminal event, Rutgersfest, canceled after four shootings took place after the concert. May 2 2011

U. activists end 34-hour 'study-in'

After spending 34 hours occupying the third floor of the Old Queens building, yesterday evening the nine University student protestors remaining left the building. Apr 28 2011

U. activists continue to 'Walk'

A crowd of about 40 people outside of the Old Queens building yesterday chanted, "You can put us all in jail, but the students will prevail," as part of the second "Walk into Action." Apr 27 2011

Night security focuses on high-incident areas

With thousands of students living on campus, the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) works to take specific measures at night to try to maintain a safe campus. Apr 26 2011

Plans begin for student-led 'Ragefest'

It only took a few minutes after reading University President Richard L. McCormick's email about the cancellation of Rutgersfest for School of Arts and Sciences first-year students Hamer Farag and Barry Woletz to create a "Rutgersfest 2012" Facebook event. Apr 24 2011

RUSACU office to close in May

The Rutgers University Student and Alumni Credit Union (RUSACU) location within the Rutgers Student Center will close on May 20, and with its departure students may have new banking options on campus. Apr 20 2011

University discontinues Rutgersfest

Four shootings follow Rutgersfest activities

Enrollment expected to increase next year

The University is already expecting another record year of enrollment for the fall on all three campuses. Apr 14 2011

RUPA spends $95K for Friday concert lineup

U. officials commend RUPD work at accreditation hearing

U., city police officers unite

In a city with more than 50,000 residents and New Jersey's largest University, the Rutgers University Police Department and the New Brunswick Police Department are accustomed to helping each other out. Apr 6 2011

Few students attend meeting to offer opinions on budget issues

RUPA says 2,000 students asked for Snooki appearance

'Snooki' makes first Garden State college appearance

Students got a glimpse of life inside "Jersey Store" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's studio last night at her first college appearance in New Jersey at the Livingston Student Center. Apr 1 2011

Commencement changes begin, end traditions

U. Senate meets new vice president of public affairs

State approves six ATC locations

Bill to stop bath salt drug sales

Bill eases penalty for young 'sexters'

NJ voters respond to new gender-neutral housing

Alumnus promotes diversity as path to success in business

University alumnus and CEO of DiversityInc magazine Luke Visconti visited the Cook Campus Center multipurpose room last night to explain the importance of diversity and how former Vice President of Rutgers College George H. Cook influenced both himself and the University. Mar 8 2011

RUPA invites Snooki to campus

Poll reports NJ backs Wisconsin protests

An Eagleton Institute of Politics poll released Tuesday indicates that New Jersey voters support public worker protests in Wisconsin despite generally supporting pension and health-benefit cuts in state. Mar 4 2011

Christie approves funds to reopen local school

African immigrants share experiences in Israel

Four Ethiopian and Darfurian students spoke to University students about life as immigrants in Israel yesterday night in Campbell Hall on the College Avenue campus. Mar 1 2011

Mason Gross aims to expand student facilities

Mason Gross School of the Arts is seeking to expand rehearsal space for its music and dance students with an addition to the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. Feb 23 2011

Student to show magical talent at NY performance

Founder shares stories behind PostSecret project

The "most trusted stranger in America" visited Busch Campus Center last night to share his own secrets and hear some new ones. Feb 21 2011

Government advises care during travel

Academy Bus files suit against U.

Academy Bus Company, which served the University community for the last 10 years, filed a lawsuit against the University and First Transit Bus Service for negotiating a contract without first informing the company. Feb 16 2011

Students sue NBPD after alleged beating

U. unites schools at graduation

Filmmaker shares advice, experience

Film director and author Spike Lee spoke about his life and gave career advice last night in Multipurpose Room of the Livingston Student Center, where the crowd was so large that many could not enter. Feb 10 2011

U. course to document 9/11 stories

University and high school journalism students, professors and New Jersey newspaper editors met last night to discuss a commemorative journalism project in the School of Communication and Information Faculty Lounge. Feb 8 2011

New LED lights decrease city's carbon footprint

New Brunswick is taking strides to reduce its electricity bill and carbon footprint with the installation of single-headed LED light fixtures along George Street. Feb 4 2011

Senate to enact new academic integrity policy

The Rutgers University Senate passed a new academic integrity policy at its meeting Friday in the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus. The policy, which took more than six years to draft, will come into effect this September. Jan 31 2011

Vigil remembers Haitian disaster, raises relief funds

A candlelight vigil commemorating the lives lost of more than 300,000 Haitians one year ago during the earthquakes was held last night on the steps of Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. Jan 31 2011

Former student performs in Broadway show

Despite leaving the University 11 years ago, Michael Esper still carries the acting skills he learned in the classroom and the experience of growing up in New Jersey with him to the Broadway stage. Jan 28 2011

Council seeks more SEBS student housing

MPAA urges action against campus piracy

The Motion Picture Association of America published an open letter in December discussing the contents of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, which require universities' participation in preventing illegal downloading. Jan 25 2011

Vigil pays tribute to thousands killed on Gaza Strip

A vigil commemorating the second anniversary of the Gaza massacres in which 1,400 lives were lost was held last night on the steps of Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus. Jan 21 2011

City residents raise concerns at meeting

A city council meeting last night marked a new year of resolutions and a number of complaints from New Brunswick residents in attendance. Jan 19 2011

Law sets strict anti-bullying regulations

Sakai to renew identity with social networking

Typically known as a widely used academic site for University students, Sakai might soon be transforming to a different kind of resource — a hub for academia that would also mimic the features of a social networking site. Jan 18 2011

Chabad House receives $500K for future goals

The University's Chabad House Jewish Student Center received a $500,000 donation this week in an effort to further advance Jewish studies and the center's plan for expansion. Dec 7 2010

U. Senate reviews alma mater change

Alumna floats to top of art business for Macy's parade

White House praises science project at U.