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Rutgers students arrested during protest

April 30, 2025 6:55 pmMay 2, 2025 1:39 pm

Three Rutgers University students were arrested last night for creating a riot outside a meeting place for Jewish students during an appearance by a U.S. congressman, and one unaffiliated individual was arrested for assaulting a police officer. “Despite multiple warnings...

D.C. Dispatch: What N.J.’s members of Congress did in Washington this week

May 24, 2024 3:06 pm

The House and Senate have both skipped town for a Memorial Day recess – meaning that New Jersey’s House members can get back home to campaign for their seats in the June 4 primary election. Before everyone left, though, Congress...

Rutgers president in the hot seat at House committee hearing

May 23, 2024 3:15 pmMay 23, 2024 3:20 pm

Criticism of Rutgers University’s handling of pro-Palestine protesters went national today, with Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway appearing before the House Education and Workforce Committee for a bout of intense questioning from Republicans and Democrats alike. Several weeks ago, a number...

Gottheimer, Norcross question Rutgers president on negotiations with Palestine protesters

May 9, 2024 9:32 amMay 17, 2024 10:47 am

A week after a pro-Palestine protest on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus dispersed following negotiations with university leadership, Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) and Donald Norcross (D-Camden) have sent a letter to Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway questioning the university’s tactics. The protest,...

Murphy taps Taffet for Rutgers board

January 25, 2024 7:39 pmJanuary 27, 2024 12:55 pm

Adding some gravitas to the leadership of Rutgers University, Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated one of the state’s most influential political insiders, Gary Taffet, to serve on the Board of Governors. He was picked to replace Kevin Egan, who resigned...

Rutgers University Senate votes no confidence in President Jonathan Holloway

September 25, 2023 4:36 pm

Following a historic strike earlier this year, the Rutgers University Senate voted no confidence in President Jonathan Holloway last Friday. The Senate – which represents faculty, students, staff, and alumni – passed the resolution on a decisive 89-47 vote, 65%-35%....

Elizabeth Matto named as new Eagleton Institute director

September 13, 2023 3:53 pm

Elizabeth Matto has been named as the new director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, the university announced today. She assumed the role on September 1, succeeding John Farmer Jr., who stepped down earlier this year after...