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Forging Ahead
Monmouth celebrates a $1.1 million NSF grant, the move to a new athletic conference, and the launch of a new doctoral degree.
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At a Loss for Words
Maureen Dorment’s course on censorship helps students make sense of the current resurgence in book banning across the country.
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The Comeback Kid
After overcoming multiple injuries, Da’Quan Grimes is determined to finish his Hawks career on a high note.
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Office Space
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Nicole Halliwell gives us a tour of Monmouth's Multisensory Environment Lab.
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Down the Rabbit Hole
Graduate student Sara Aniano researches the far-right rhetoric of conspiracy theories despite the challenges and risks.
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Living the Dream
Zack Sandler '20 is a producer at award-winning photographer Danny Clinch's Transparent Clinch Gallery.
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Cooking With Gas
Monmouth University pitcher Trey Dombroski has all the ingredients to develop into a Major League talent.
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The View From Here
Music news, polling reports, and other dispatches from West Long Branch.
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Forward Thinking
Star forward Annick van Lange talks changing conferences, what she’ll miss most about Monmouth, and the two items she always brings to games.
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Dorm Life
Share your favorite memories of living on campus.
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That Million-Dollar Feeling
Megan Phifer-Rixey wins $1.1 million NSF grant for research into how urbanization impacts wildlife.
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What Makes Inflation Rise?
Rick Roberts explains the forces behind rising prices—and what can be done to bring things back to normal.
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Fearless at Heart
Jaclyn Isaac ’09 made a career switch that harnesses her passion for interior design.
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A New Home for Hawks Broadcasts
Inside the Parton Broadcasting Center.
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Bridging the Political Divide
A new campus initiative promotes civil dialogue in the advancement of public good.
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The Evolution of Teacher Preparation
Monmouth's Teacher Residency Program provides K-12 schools with real value in an era of teacher shortages across the nation.
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Monmouth Joins the CAA
A primer on the Hawks’ move to
the Colonial Athletic Association.
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Five Podcasts Worth Listening To
Your guide to Monmouth-produced podcasts to add to your playlist.
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2022 Alumni Award Winners
The Alumni Association honored three graduates for their professional accomplishments and service to the University during Alumni Weekend in June
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Correspondence
Discussion and reactions to our last issue.
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Thinking Big
Michael Barnathan’s expertise in machine learning has taken him from Google to Facebook and beyond.