Rutgers launches new financial aid program
Rutgers University has announced a new financial aid program to help in-state students from limited-income families.
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Rutgers University has announced a new financial aid program to help in-state students from limited-income families.
Usage overall in New Jersey is lower than the nationwide average, but stats show younger people at high rate.
Students will continue remote classes until Jan. 30.
University Police say Keshav Rao was last seen near his dorm, Quad 2, in Piscataway around 7:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve.
Ron Harper Jr. hit a buzzer-beater from just inside half court, and Rutgers shocked Purdue in the Boilermakers' first-ever game as the nation's No. 1 team, winning 70-68 on Thursday night.
Phase 1 of the $650 million project known as "The Hub" will include space for Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
It comes after a lawsuit filed in August claimed the mandate is illegal and unconstitutional.
The Scarlet Knights will host six home games this season.
"The fact that they're willing to have the football game, and they're able to make concessions for that, that's really hurtful," one student said.
There is a concern in New Jersey about who will be farming the land in the future.
The university says since returning to campus from spring break, the team saw a spike in positive coronavirus tests.
So far, Rutgers is the only institution making the vaccine mandatory.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points, Tramon Mark converted a soaring three-point play with 24 seconds left, and Houston beat Rutgers 63-60 on Sunday night to reach the Sweet 16.
It's been a long wait for Rutgers fans. The Scarlet Knights played in the tournament for the first time in three decades, and they won.
Baker scored 13 points, including the decisive layup with 10 seconds left, and the 10th-seeded Scarlet Knights toppled No. 7 seed Clemson 60-56 on Friday night in the Midwest Region.
If you feel like your head is spinning from trying to keep track of everything these days, you're not alone.
A recent study by Active Minds found 80% college students say COVID has negatively impacted their mental health.
No students were hurt or involved in the shooting, according the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
A new survey finds there have been at least 51,000 cases of COVID at colleges and universities around the country since the pandemic began.
This comes after a student petition calling for lower tuition got nearly 30,000 signatures.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rutgers will offer some in-person classes this fall, but the business school, where Patel is a rising senior, will all be online.
Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth oldest university in the nation. Now there's a renewed push to confront its colonial past.
The event will be done virtually with participants hitting their neighborhood tracks or trails to complete the distance.
The test was developed by Rutgers University.
Gov. Murphy stressed "no one will be denied one penny of the benefits they deserve" from unemployment.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ken Jenkins was sworn in Monday as Westchester's 10th county executive, replacing George Latimer, who left his post for Congress.
A verbal battle has broken out in Nassau County over Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's apparent ignoring of a nationwide request to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said it has been a smooth ride Monday on the first weekday of congestion pricing. Fort Lee's Mayor Mark Sokolich says it's too soon to draw any conclusions.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ken Jenkins was sworn in Monday as Westchester's 10th county executive, replacing George Latimer, who left his post for Congress.
A verbal battle has broken out in Nassau County over Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's apparent ignoring of a nationwide request to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said it has been a smooth ride Monday on the first weekday of congestion pricing. Fort Lee's Mayor Mark Sokolich says it's too soon to draw any conclusions.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
A winter storm is bringing snowy weather to NYC today, and New Jersey expected to see the highest snow totals.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers faced the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
NYC congestion pricing means drivers pay more to enter Manhattan during peak hours. Here are some ways to save.
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said it has been a smooth ride Monday on the first weekday of congestion pricing. Fort Lee's Mayor Mark Sokolich says it's too soon to draw any conclusions.
The New York Giants will stick with general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll, owner and team president John Mara says.
A winter storm is bringing snowy weather to NYC today, and New Jersey expected to see the highest snow totals.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers faced the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
A verbal battle has broken out in Nassau County over Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's apparent ignoring of a nationwide request to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
A Long Island police officer is in a medically induced coma after a crash on the LIE in Brentwood.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
New York City congestion pricing, the first-in-the-nation tolling program, got underway Sunday with no major issues, the MTA said.
NYC congestion pricing means drivers pay more to enter Manhattan during peak hours. Here are some ways to save.
Ken Jenkins was sworn in Monday as Westchester's 10th county executive, replacing George Latimer, who left his post for Congress.
A verbal battle has broken out in Nassau County over Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's apparent ignoring of a nationwide request to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said it has been a smooth ride Monday on the first weekday of congestion pricing. Fort Lee's Mayor Mark Sokolich says it's too soon to draw any conclusions.
A judge has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information in response to a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers.
The sentencing for Trump's felony conviction was originally scheduled for July 11, and is currently set for Friday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
Professional Bull Riders have returned to Madison Square Garden, and has New Yorkers getting cozy with cowboy culture.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
The Mets will retire David Wright's No. 5 before the July 19th game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field, the team announced.
The New York Giants will stick with general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll, owner and team president John Mara says.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway in overtime and the Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Bruins on Sunday night.
Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes in what could've been his final NFL game to lead the Jets to a 32-20 victory over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Filip Chytil scored twice and the Rangers beat the Blackhawks 6-2 Sunday.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The tree trunks were slashed on a quiet street in Ridgewood. As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, authorities need help finding the vandals.
Now that the holidays are over and the weather is colder, it might be hard to keep your spirits up! CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the warning from Bergen Beach in Brooklyn.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on Jenkins' career and what he hopes to accomplish.
A Suffolk County officer is in a medically-induced coma after he crashed trying to stop a speeding driver on the LIE, police say. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
