Arts and Sciences News Archive

New Innovative Graduate Programs Launched
June 15, 2023
Seton Hall invites individuals with a passion for financial technology, digital media, or applied physics and engineering to enroll in one of our specialized graduate programs this fall.
Inside the Core: Core Fellow Dr. Alfani Travels to Africa with NEH Grant
June 13, 2023
Core Fellow Roger Alfani has received, with Nicole Eggers of the University of Tennessee, an important NEH grant allowing them to research the impact of religion on Congolese refugees.
New M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering Launched
June 13, 2023
Blending a physics core curriculum with engineering disciplines, the M.S. prepares students with the education and skills needed for the 21st century STEM workforce. Accepting inquiries for Fall 2023.
New International Student Services and ESL Coordinator Joins the Office of International Programs (OIP)
June 13, 2023
Seton Hall welcomes Andrea Hundley, M.A., to the position of International Student Advisor/ESL Coordinator in the Office of International Programs.
Sacred Heart Student Receives First Place
June 8, 2023
Sarah Sankel, a student at Sacred Heart Academy in Rahway, New Jersey, has received first place in Seton Hall University’s 2023 High School Essay Contest.
Rome Connection a Great Success!
June 8, 2023
A group of sixty students plus seven faculty members culminated their spring Core II classes with an experiential learning experience in Rome and its environs, focusing on sites related to Core texts.
NJ Partnership to Give Free Access to Telehealth Tool
June 7, 2023
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Seton Hall University is pleased to announce a new virtual offering to currently enrolled students for mental health and wellness, Uwill.
Environmental Studies Students Present Research
June 6, 2023
Environmental Studies students present the results of their engaged research projects at annual Petersheim Expo and Senior Capstone class.
Catholic Studies Consortium Semester in Rome
June 5, 2023
In the Fall 2023 semester, rising senior Jasmine De Leon will be the first Seton Hall student to participate in the new opportunity to study in Rome through Seton Hall.
Honored With Fulbright Italy 75th Anniversary Award
June 5, 2023
William Connell’s The Routledge History of Italian Americans distinguished for influencing a new generation of students and scholars.
Inside the Core we say farewell to Prof. Floyd
May 31, 2023
Inside the Core we wish Gregory Floyd, Ph.D., all the best, as he leaves Seton Hall for Boston College, his alma mater. He will be an assistant professor of philosophy there.
Catholic Social Thought in Action
May 30, 2023
Three Seton Hall faculty members have published a journal article featuring an innovative University initiative: The Catholic Social Thought (CST) in Action Academy.
Forgiveness Unleashed
May 25, 2023
Discover the power of humanity through art! The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute partners with Nice 2 Meet U to host the immersive Forgiveness Project. Join us from May 4 to September 11, 2023.
Professor Murzaku Accepts Invitation to Vatican Network
May 24, 2023
Ines Murzaku, Ph.D., Professor of Religion and Director of Catholic Studies Program, has accepted the invitation to join the International Women’s Network, a new initiative of the Vatican Dicastery.
Seton Hall Graduates 2,337
May 22, 2023
The University celebrated its 167th Baccalaureate Commencement, honoring Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo.
Seton Hall Expands International Partnerships
May 22, 2023
Collaboration between Seton Hall and Universita Cattaneo LIUC to foster research, faculty-led study abroad, as well as unique summer programs and experiential learning opportunities for students.
Seton Hall Welcomes Experts in Big Data and FinTech
May 17, 2023
The University recently hosted the 10th Annual New Jersey Big Data Alliance Symposium, the state's most prominent conference for big data and advanced computing, with the theme, "Big Data in FinTech."
Inaugural Leadership Program in Rome
May 17, 2023
Seton Hall Student Jackalyn Ballard will be attending the week-long residential program with other emerging lay leaders of the Church from around the world.
Five 2023 Mendoza Global Student Ambassadors Honored
May 16, 2023
The Office of International Programs announced the 2023 Mendoza Global Ambassadors who will represent Seton Hall in their home countries aimed at increasing the University’s global footprint.
Inside the Core Celebrates First Season of CORECast
May 12, 2023
Inside the Core we are excited to celebrate the completion of the first season of CORECast, the podcast program coming out of one of the Academies in our Seeds of Innovation program.
Sister Rose Thering Fund Welcomes New Board Members
May 10, 2023
The Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies is proud to announce four new members of its Board.
Professor Quinn Shares Overview of Seton Hall’s History
May 10, 2023
On Monday, May 1, students, faculty, administrators and other members of the University community gathered to celebrate the publication of Professor Dermot Quin’s scholarly history of Seton Hall.
Seton Hall Hosts International Think Tank Meeting
May 9, 2023
The Catholic Studies working group of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) held an eye-opening meeting about current trends in Catholic higher education and opportunities.
Governor Phil Murphy Speaks to Political Science Class
May 5, 2023
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy joined political science students in a class called "New Jersey Politics and Governance", led by Professor Matt Hale.
Former Creative Writing Student Wins O. Henry Award
May 5, 2023
Naomi Shuyama-Gómez '18/M.A. '20 has won an O. Henry Award for Short Fiction, 2023.
Environmental Studies Celebrates Earth Day and More
May 4, 2023
April is always a busy time, but even more so for Environmental Studies students as they mark Earth Day with a month of special activities.
Inaugural Undergraduate Lit Conference a Success
May 3, 2023
The English department's inaugural undergraduate literature conference addressed the theme of “Literary Justice.”
Seton Hall Student Presents Research at UPenn
May 3, 2023
A SHU undergraduate History major, Pearse Gorman, participated in the 2023 Undergraduate Research Workshop at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies (MCEAS) at the University of Pennsylvania.
International Symposium on Pope Francis
May 3, 2023
Ines Murzaku, Ph.D., Professor of Religion and Director of Catholic Studies, and Seton Hall student Kennedy Dierks will speak at a symposium celebrating the 10th anniversary of the papacy of Pope Francis.
Interim Dean Appointment for College of Arts of Sciences
May 2, 2023
Jonathan Farina, Ph.D., will serve as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 1, 2023.
Inside the Core: Sixth Scholars' Forum
May 1, 2023
Inside the Core, we welcome Dermot Quinn, Ph.D. back to the Scholars' Forum in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to discuss his latest book, Seton Hall University: A History, 1856-2006.
Physics Professor Chosen as Fulbright Scholar in Turkey
April 27, 2023
International collaboration to harness sun for next generation renewable energy solutions.
US News Ranks Graduate Programs Among Best for 2023-24
April 26, 2023
Seton Hall has reason to celebrate as U.S. News & World Report ranked its graduate programs among the best for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Students Reimagine Public Safety with Expert Panel
April 26, 2023
The Center for Community Research and Engagement’s PolicyLab hosted a panel discussion on reimagining public safety.
2023 Slavic Academic Olympiad
April 21, 2023
On Thursday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m., Slavic Club is hosting a Slavic Academic Olympiad testing audience’s knowledge of Slavic Cultures and the Russian language in Fahy Hall 236.
Lecture and Signing, Seton Hall University: A History
April 21, 2023
Celebrate the release of "Seton Hall University: A History. 1856-2006" with author and historian Dermot Quinn during a book lecture and signing on Monday, May 1 at 5 p.m. in Bethany Hall.
Inside the Core: Prof. Stephen Adubato in Newsweek
April 19, 2023
While Core students are likely to be studying the works of Friedrich Nietzsche, adjunct professor Stephen Adubato has published an opinion piece in Newsweek discussing the philosopher’s influence today.
Honoring 27 Years of Innovation and Scholarship
April 13, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 Petersheim Academic Expo Opening Ceremony, which features Stony Brook University Provost Carl W. Lejuez on aligning academic budgets with academic priorities.
Neuropharmacologist to Speak at Annual Biosymposium
April 13, 2023
Professor Jean M. Bidlack, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address at the 15th Annual Biological Sciences Symposium on Thursday, April 27 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. as part of the 2023 Petersheim Expo.
Inside the Core: Professor Mildred Antenor Honored
April 12, 2023
Prof. Mildred Antenor was honored by the McCallen Society, consisting of alums, benefactors, and friends of St. John’s University, in honor of her book, The Gladioli Are Invisible: A Memoir.
Semester in Rome at the Pontifical Irish College
April 11, 2023
Participating students will live at the Pontifical Irish College in Rome and take courses at the rigorous Pontifical Gregorian University, an opportunity stemming from the University’s membership.
A Magic World of the Slavic Arts and Crafts
April 5, 2023
On Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Fahy 236, Irina Kazakevich, Professor of Russian at Seton Hall University, will present a fascinating lecture.
Building a Biological Research Program
April 4, 2023
Sulie L. Chang’s unwavering pursuit of federal grants and support for graduate students has empowered a globally-minded team of molecular biology scientists.
Faith in Ukraine: A Witness to War
April 3, 2023
At this one-day conference on 4/20/23, leaders of the Ukrainian faithful of different religions will give witness about the experience and travails of the current terrible Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Angelina Paoline Shares Her Internship Experience
April 3, 2023
Arts and Sciences student Angelina Paoline, a junior psychology major, shared her internship experience at Good Grief, a nonprofit organization that helps people cope with diversity.
Philosophers Speak: Serene Khader, Ph.D.
March 30, 2023
Professor Khader will deliver the next installment of the Philosophers Speak lecture series, "The Freedom Myth: The Idea Behind White Feminism, Girlboss Feminism, and Other Feminisms for the Few.”
Reflections of Catholic Studies Students
March 30, 2023
With spring break in the books, the students in Catholic Studies’ Italy in the Footsteps of the Saints have returned from their pilgrimage and learning adventure in Italy and are settling in on campus.
Challenges and Opportunities in Ecumenism: A Catholic Perspective
March 27, 2023
Bishop Brian Farrell is Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU), Vatican City, and Vice President of the Holy See’s Commission for Religious Relations with Judaism.
Social Work Students Rally and Learn in Trenton
March 27, 2023
Senior social work students learned the value of political advocacy in Trenton. Representing Seton Hall, they participated in NASW's LEAD event aimed at promoting social justice and macro practice.
Inside the Core We Have Our Second Scholars' Forum
March 24, 2023
Inside the Core we are excited to welcome Jeff Morrow, Ph.D., of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, in our second Scholars' Forum in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition for spring '23.