What's up New Brunswick! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Rutgers University Dean Joshua Kohut Arrested For Taking Upskirt Videos Of Victims Without Their Knowledge (blacksportsonline.com) — Authorities say a Rutgers dean based on the New Brunswick campus has been charged with invasion of privacy after allegedly recording women without their knowledge in New Brunswick City. Investigators reportedly found "upskirt" videos on his seized devices, and Rutgers has placed him on leave and banned him from campus. If convicted, he faces potential jail time and fines under New Jersey law.
2. 2026 End of Summer Rankings: Class of 2028 (prepbaseballreport.com) — High school baseball players and families in New Brunswick may want to note that Prep Baseball NJ's updated Class of 2028 rankings highlight top in‑state talent and recap a busy summer showcase circuit. The piece also promotes several upcoming fall ID and showcase events statewide, including earlier summer sessions held at Rutgers–New Brunswick in New Brunswick.
3. 17 New Jersey colleges make Time's first Best Colleges list (njbiz.com) — Rutgers University in New Brunswick has been ranked No. 157 on Time's first-ever America's Best Colleges list, one of 17 New Jersey schools to make the cut. The ranking emphasizes student outcomes, learning environment, and how attractive each campus is to applicants, with Princeton leading the state at No. 4 and Stevens at No. 30 nationally.
4. Are Pediatricians Following Newborn Jaundice Guidelines? (medscape.com subscription) — A Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School pediatrician in New Brunswick helped lead a study showing many New Jersey pediatricians still misapply updated newborn jaundice guidelines. While most recognize major risk factors, some overlook conditions like Down syndrome and may start phototherapy earlier than necessary. Researchers say better adherence could reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and keep more newborns safely at home.
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