New Director of Rutgers Addiction Research Center Named

Rutgers welcomes Danielle Dick, an internationally recognized expert on genetic and environmental influences on human behavior

Rutgers Now Requires Booster Shot For All Students, Staff

Rutgers just announced that all students and staff must get the booster shot and all classes are virtual until January 31.

New Brunswick School District Goes All Remote After Winter Break

The New Brunswick school district will be all virtual for two weeks following winter break, with students returning in person Jan. 18.

Teacher In Viral Playground Jumpshot Video Is A Rutgers Grad

Kathleen Fitzpatrick, the third-grade teacher who is now a viral playground legend, played basketball for the 2018 Rutgers women's team.

Unlike Other NJ Colleges, Rutgers Will Not Yet Require Booster

While Princeton and Stevens Institute of Technology are mandating a third shot, Rutgers said it will "continue to follow the science."

Police Investigate Threat Made To New Brunswick High School

Police patrolled the school grounds at New Brunswick High School Monday, after the threat was made online, said the superintendent.

College Financial Aid Applications In New Brunswick Area: Compare To NJ

See how FAFSA applications changed for New Brunswick area high schools.

Tel Aviv University The Newest Tenant At Rutgers' Tech Hub

Gov. Murphy is trying to create New Jersey's version of Silicon Valley: A place where the next iPhone is invented, or a cure for cancer.

Rutgers Grad Student Studies Rare Bee Population In Northern NJ

In studying how these bees move around to find their flowers, Max McCarthy said he hopes to add to ecological and conservation knowledge.

Rutgers Moves All Classes Online Tuesday Due To Nor'easter

Dozens of school districts across the state have either closed or have a delayed opening Tuesday, and Rutgers moved all classes online.

Rutgers Issues Vaccine Mandate For All 25,600 Employees

On Monday, Rutgers told all of its employees, from professors to dining hall staff, they must be vaccinated by Dec. 8 or risk termination.

Rutgers' Vaccine Mandate Will Stay In Place, Judge Rules

The restraining order against Rutgers University's mandate was denied, a courthouse official confirmed.

NJ Prosecutor Reprimands BOE President For Not Wearing Mask

The Middlesex Co. prosecutor sent a "stern" warning letter to the New Brunswick BOE president for not wearing a mask at an August meeting.

Cedar Hill Prep campus came to life with excited voices.

On Thursday, September 9th, Cedar Hill Prep opened its doors to the student population to mark the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

Rutgers' Athletic Debt Is 'Quite Concerning,' Gov. Murphy Says

The debt woes of Rutgers athletics were first unearthed by the faculty union, which has long said Rutgers spends too much money on football.

Rutgers Freezes Accounts Of Several Non-Vaccinated Students

Some Rutgers students say they cannot enroll in online-only classes because they did not get the COVID vaccine.

Highland Park Parents Want Schools To Mandate Vaccine For Kids

Some Highland Park parents are pushing the school board to mandate all students 12 and older get the coronavirus vaccine.

Middlesex County College: Rocco Constantino Returns To His New Jersey Roots As Middlesex College's New Athletics Director

Rocco Constantino has been named the new director of athletics at Middlesex College.

Middlesex County College: Middlesex College Receives Grant From Rutgers Community Health Foundation To Help Develop A Healthcare Workfor ...

Middlesex College received an $85,000 grant from the Rutgers Community Health Foundation (RCHF) to help adult learners in New Brunswick ...

Middlesex County College: ‘America Needs You' Scholarship Helps A First-Generation Student Chart A Career Path In Health

“When I got the email, I was like, ‘No way.' I had to reread it again because I thought I had read it wrong,” she recalled.

Rutgers Sued By Students, Anti-Vax Group For Vaccine Mandate

On Monday, 18 students filed a federal lawsuit against Rutgers, arguing the school's coronavirus vaccine requirement violates their rights.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Tours Rutgers' Science, Engineering Labs

NJ is at the forefront of President Biden's green energy push, as the state plans to open the nation's largest wind farm off the Shore.

Middlesex County College: With Help From EOF And Support From Faculty And Staff, Middlesex College Twins Are Rutgers Bound

The New Brunswick-born sisters (born 11 minutes apart) have attended the same schools throughout their lives, up to and including their ...

Middlesex County College: Middlesex College Announces New Program To Prepare Students For In-Demand Jobs In Health And Fitness Industry

Students may start getting admitted or declare the new major starting Fall 2021 semester.

2021 College Aid: How New Brunswick Area Compares In Application Rates

See how college aid applications changed for New Brunswick area high schools.

After Decrying Antisemitism, Rutgers New Brunswick Issues Apology

Officials pointed out the university's condemnation of antisemitism failed to "communicate support for our Palestinian community members."

Middlesex County College Celebrates 54th Commencement, But First As Middlesex College

The ceremony was held virtually because of the pandemic.

Hundreds Turn Up To Protest Rutgers' Vaccine Mandate For Students

Rutgers police put the turnout at 400 and New Jersey lawmakers spoke at the rally protesting the college's vaccine requirement.

Rutgers Students Opposed To Vaccine Mandate Hold Campus Protest

These students are fighting Rutgers' vaccine mandate, and they plan to rally Friday on College Avenue. A few state lawmakers will be there.

Rutgers To Get $147 Million Under American Rescue Plan

Half of that must be used in the form of emergency-cash grants to Rutgers students in need. Middlesex County College will get $26 million.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on New Brunswick Patch.

Rutgers Opens On-Campus Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics

NJIT, in Newark, appears to be the only college or university in New Jersey that is requiring both students and professors get vaccinated.

Rutgers Professor, A Leading Infectious Disease Expert, Dies

Various reports have raised questions about what caused the death of an esteemed Rutgers professor who specialized in infectious diseases.

Rutgers Gets NIH Grant To Invent Coronavirus Breath Test

Rutgers, home of the COVID spit test, was given a $443,000 ​grant to make a device that can detect viruses like SARS-CoV-2 on one's breath.

2021 College Aid: How New Brunswick Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how New Brunswick area high schools have done so far.

Eggs Thrown At Rutgers Jewish Fraternity During Holocaust Vigil

Eggs were thrown at the house last Thursday while fraternity members were reading the names of those who died in the Holocaust.

Rutgers 2021 Grad Speaker Is U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey

Rutgers-Camden will also give honorary degrees to NJ Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli and Nikole Hannah-Jones of 'The 1619 Project.'

Rutgers Faculty Union Head Responds To Students' Vaccine Mandate

The faculty union president said RU never approached the union about requiring its members get the vaccine, as Rutgers is doing for students

Rutgers Will Require COVID-19 Vaccines For All Students

Rutgers announced Thursday it will require all 71,000 students who wish to return to campus to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

In New Brunswick Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Middlesex County.