On Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the Education Building, the College ran the first of their two days of tuberculosis (TB) test administration offered to students this semester. Test readings took place at the same time and place two days later on Friday, Sept. 2.
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Between convocation and being introduced to their academic departments, the class of 2027 and transfer students finished their summer reading requirement by attending the keynote address delivered by author Cristina Henríquez at Kendall Hall. The summer reading program serves to unite incoming students under a certain theme that encourages them to think critically and interact with their peers.
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Full-time students have been able to register for an ‘unlimited’ number of courses — as long as they are granted dean approval — without an increase in tuition since the College’s establishment, but that policy will change this spring semester.
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In a June 27 announcement to faculty and staff, Rider University President Gregory Dell’Omo announced that the private university eliminated 20 staff positions and laid off eight working staff members. The meeting, covered by The Rider News, is not the first of its kind to announce such dire news.
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Over the past few months, the New Jersey state government has taken steps to provide better mental health services in both K-12 and higher education institutions to combat the current youth mental health crisis.
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On June 27, the Board of Trustees met in the Brower Student Center with no Zoom option available. Amongst a long list of business discussed, the group voted to increase student tuition as well as room and board fees.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that colleges cannot use race as a factor in admissions. The Signal spoke to an admissions officer at the College about what that means for the future.
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Michael Bernstein was appointed to the position of interim president of the College for two years by the Board of Trustees on the morning of June 22.
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During this exceptionally hot and dry season, Canada has become a hotspot for wildfires just at the beginning of the summer. Their wildfire season started in May and will not end until October. This destructive natural disaster event happening in the northernmost points of North America is heavily affecting several states in America including New York and New Jersey.
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In conjunction with the College’s sustainability plan, the new solar panels placed in parking lots four and five were powered on alongside a celebration on Wednesday, June 14. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Sundial Lawn. The solar panels would have been energized and celebrated even sooner, but unfortunately this was not possible due to some uncontrollable issues in the process.
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The Board of Trustees hosted two open campus fora for both candidates for interim president, where members of the campus community could hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions.
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The Board of Trustees hosted two open campus fora for both candidates for interim president, where members of the campus community could hear directly from the candidates and ask them questions.
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By Myara GomezStaff WriterArbor Day is a day when everyone gets to come together and appreciate nature. This could be by planting a tree or going on a ...
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The elementary and early childhood education department, environmental sustainability education committee and the Bonner Institute came together on April 28 to bring life to the new outdoor classroom on campus.
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By Victoria Gladstone Managing Editor The Signal and Campus Police work together on a weekly basis to inform the campus community about crime around ...
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The College’s Student Government is putting forward a new initiative, allowing students to reduce their parking fees by donating canned goods. The action is being called “Food4Fines,” and the organization is pushing to put it in action for the fall 2023 semester.
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Finals stress is coming up. Fortunately, many organizations at the College are offering services to help students out.
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On April 25, President Joe Biden welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, first lady Kim Keon Hee, to the White House for an official state visit, according to AP News. This visit marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S. alliance with South Korea, highlighting the close ties between the two nations.
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As part of the 26th annual Celebration of Student Achievement (COSA) the College invited Isabel Distefano to the Mayo Concert Hall as a keynote speaker to discuss her career as a molecular lab technician and the path she took to obtain it. Distefano started her journey at the College as a student and described her return to the campus as nostalgic and emotional.
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President Kathryn Foster stunned the campus community last month when she announced that she would be stepping down as president in June. The surprise announcement raised questions about what prompted the decision, which comes at a time when the College is implementing changes and is facing rising financial concerns.
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