Sophomore Allison Bennett’s experience of learning abroad transforms the classroom into real world experiences, showcasing the value of education beyond borders. From an upper floor of a government building in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Allison Bennett could see the source of the city’s electricity: a ship anchored in the bay, supplying power to locations throughout the…
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At Seton Hall, faculty mentorship and undergraduate research allow students to discover unexpected pathways to reshape their goals and aspirations. Kayla Wager came to Seton Hall to become a teacher. Instead, the second-semester senior is headed to a master’s program in data science and engineering, something she never would have considered were it not for…
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Ronald Weich, dean of Seton Hall Law, guides the next generation of lawyers to fortify and improve our legal institutions. Before he ever stepped into a courtroom, Ronald Weich watched one come to life in black and white. As a kid, Weich loved watching TV reruns of Perry Mason, the popular legal drama featuring a…
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As the Archdiocese of Newark’s newest auxiliary bishop, Bishop Bismarck Chau brings a longstanding commitment to serving the deaf Catholic community. Teaching and care for deaf Catholics of all ages is not just an element of Bishop Bismarck Chau’s priestly ministry; it has defined and enriched his vocation at its core. Since he was a…
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The life-affirming act of donating a kidney links four Student Services employees to their recipients and each other, in a gift of compassion of service. Consider the kidneys. They measure about four to five inches tall and two to three inches wide — roughly the size of a fist — and weigh about 10 to…
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Decorated Navy SEAL Jonathan Bertera ’04 draws on 20 years of experience to teach ethics at the U.S. Naval Academy. On the crisp September morning in 2001 when two hijacked jetliners crashed headlong into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, Jonathan Bertera was in the first month of his sophomore year…
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In the eyes of three former women’s basketball standouts, Seton Hall is the chosen family that provided the roots and wings they needed to play professionally overseas. Alexia Allesch, Azana Baines and Sidney Cooks all started their college careers elsewhere, but say that a strong sense of family and community helped draw them to Seton Hall. Coach Tony Bozzella credits their…
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A tour through Seton Hall’s collection of sacred texts connects us to centuries of history, faith and culture. Seton Hall’s collection of rare books and sacred texts is a window into history and ideas, say Sarah Ponichtera, assistant dean for special collections and the gallery, and Jacquelyn Deppe, technical services archivist, who curate and maintain this collection at the Seton Hall…
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To call Niamh Campbell a student athlete would not be incorrect, just somewhat inadequate. Sure, she’s starting her third year on a Division 1 tennis team after being voted co-captain by her teammates and was chosen as her class’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2024-25. Yes, she has a 4.0 grade-point average. But she’s also a polished, capable journalist and commentator on…
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An Innovation Hub is coming to Walsh Library to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities fueled by access to emerging technologies. Located on the ground floor, the hub will include open study space, technology consultation areas and studios to explore virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI) as well as content creation, including a recording space and podcast studios. The…
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