麻豆视频 News - June 26, 2025
WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT
Soccer Team Flamengo Thankful for 麻豆视频鈥檚 鈥楳agic Grass鈥
The president of CR Flamengo, the most popular soccer team in Brazil, reached down and touched the grass field at 麻豆视频's G. Larry James Stadium.
鈥淲e joked with the people here. They said that this is the magic grass, the grama m谩gica,鈥 Luiz Eduardo Baptista said during a visit on Sunday, June 22. 鈥淎nd since superstition is a part of football, it鈥檚 worked really well for us so far, so let鈥檚 keep it that way.鈥
Flamengo has been one of the biggest success stories of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, winning both of its games in Philadelphia to become the first team to win its group and clinch a spot in the knockout round. All while the Rubro Negro (the Red and Black) practiced at 麻豆视频鈥檚 Galloway Township campus from June 12 to 23.
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Student Inspired, Empowered by Leadership Program
The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at 麻豆视频 recently sponsored senior Alyssa Aviles, pictured left, at an esteemed residential conference designed to address women's underrepresentation in politics.
The Susan N. Wilson NEW Leadership residential program is designed to introduce young women pursuing higher education to the world of politics through workshops and lectures hosted and led by successful women leaders.
The program, housed on Rutgers University鈥檚 New Brunswick campus, inspires the next generation of women to consider the role that the political process plays in their everyday lives.
When asked about a political experience she engaged in for her application to the program, Aviles, of Manahawkin, discussed three courses she took at 麻豆视频 that encouraged her to consider how she can advocate for marginalized people and engage in challenging yet fruitful conversations.
鈥淓ach of these classes taught me something different, but they all had one thing in common. They made me think. They made me question. And they made me care,鈥 Aviles wrote in her application essay. 鈥淧olitics isn鈥檛 just about laws or elections 鈥 it鈥檚 about people, and how we treat each other. These experiences have shaped the way I see the world and the role I want to play in it.鈥
FRAME-WORTHY
Juneteenth Celebration Reaffirms 麻豆视频鈥檚 Commitment to Equality
Following a parade led by the Boardwalk Community Fellowship Church鈥檚 drumline around the 麻豆视频 Atlantic City campus, students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to celebrate Black freedom, culture and resilience at this year鈥檚 Juneteenth commemoration on Thursday, June 19.
Juneteenth, nationally recognized on June 19 but observed in New Jersey as the third Friday of June, honors the day that enslaved people in Texas were liberated from illegal bondage in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
The celebration, a collaboration across 麻豆视频鈥檚 student organizations and departments, included a soaring rendition of 鈥淟ift Ev鈥檙y Voice and Sing鈥 by Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts student Brielle Scott, a soul food luncheon catered by Henri鈥檚 Hotts Barbeque and powerful speeches and remarks.
麻豆视频 Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Terricita Sassdelivered a keynote speech that explored the complex history behind Juneteenth and other pivotal moments, such as the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, while asking critical questions of today鈥檚 climate.
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WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
: Visit the #麻豆视频U Art Gallery this summer to see student and alumni artwork featured in the Dean's Showcase. The exhibition runs through Aug. 1.
: Meet the TALONS! These students are ready to help new students navigate their #麻豆视频U experience through orientation, registration and weeks of welcome.
: Construction is well under way on the new Library Learning Commons. Provost Michael Palladino and I had an opportunity to tour the progress recently.
FROM THE SIDELINES
Four 麻豆视频 Rowers Collect CRCA Scholar Athlete Honors
Four 麻豆视频 rowers for CRCA Scholar-Athlete Awards from the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. Lexi Kripetz, Leilani Moreno, Sydney Rowand and Reese Weirickwere the 麻豆视频 honorees.
To qualify for a CRCA Scholar-Athlete Award, rowers must be a sophomore or higher with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50 who raced in 75 percent or more of the team's competitions or raced in an NCAA boat at the conference championship.
Moreno was the coxswain for the 麻豆视频 varsity eight, in which Rowand and Kripetz were cornerstones. Weirick started the season in the second varsity eight and later moved up to the varsity eight.
Moreno, a senior, and juniors Kripetz, Weirick and Rowand all were members of the 麻豆视频 varsity eight that captured the bronze medal at the season-ending Dad Vail Regatta. Rowand also was an All-MARC Second Team selection this spring.
Ford Named to ABCA Region 4 All-Defensive Team
Senior Robbie Ford was to the ABCA Region 4 All-Defensive Team by the American Baseball Coaches Association for the 2025 season. Ford earned the accolade for his play as the third baseman for the Ospreys this spring.
Ford committed just four errors in 107 defensive chances for an outstanding .963 fielding percentage in 36 games played at the hot corner. The senior tallied 65 assists and 38 putouts on the season. Ford also contributed to seven double plays. He was perfect through the first 15 games and later compiled a streak of 10 straight without a miscue.
In addition to his defensive prowess, Ford produced career bests in batting average (.323), on-base percentage (.431), slugging percentage (.379), walks (18) and stolen bases (15) while also tying his career highs in hits (40) and runs (24) during the 2025 campaign.
STOCKTON SITES & CENTERS
麻豆视频 Poll: Most New Jerseyans Think Beach Tag Prices Too High
Most New Jerseyans think beaches should be free, according to a poll released June 26 by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy.
Half of residents think the cost of beach tags to access their nearest beach in New Jersey is too high, but about 1 in 5 residents (21%) said the price is reasonable. Only 3% said beach tag prices are too low.
As for their opinion on beach tags in general, a majority (65%) think beaches are a public resource, and that they should be free to New Jersey residents, while 30% think beachgoers should pay for access to generate revenue for essential services.
The opinion of residents in the Jersey Shore region, defined as those in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties, differed from those in other parts of the state.
A higher rate of residents in shore counties (40%) said beachgoers should pay to access the beach compared to those in non-shore counties (27%).
鈥淩esidents in shore counties likely see beach tags as a way to manage crowds and reduce their local tax burden by bringing in other revenue to pay for upkeep, so it makes sense that they鈥檙e more amenable to charging than inland New Jerseyans,鈥 said Alyssa Maurice, head of research at the Hughes Center. 鈥淚t鈥檚 notable though that a majority in the shore region still think beaches should be free.鈥
Manahawkin Nursing Club Supports Student Wellness
Students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at have been diligently dedicating themselves to their studies this summer.
To support their extended hours of learning, the Manahawkin Nursing Club recently hosted a special lunch featuring a catered meal from Jersey Mike鈥檚.
To add a health-focused component to the event, Jennifer from the Vitamin Shoppe in Manahawkin was on site to offer nutritional guidance and distribute wellness-themed giveaways to the nursing students.
The event is one of many organized by the Manahawkin Nursing Club, which remains actively engaged in promoting student well-being and professional development through initiatives such as Narcan training, wellness days, and other nursing-focused activities throughout the academic year.
OSPREY NOTES
Confirm Your Ospreys in Summer Session III
Happy Summer, faculty! As Summer Session III has begun, it's almost time to Confirm your Ospreys!
Faculty are reminded to complete the Academic Engagement (formerly Roster Verification) process by confirming student attendance/academic activity. The Academic Engagement process for Summer Session III is to be completed by Thursday, July 3. The Office of Financial Aid will use this information to make adjustments to student financial aid disbursements based on each student's confirmed number of credits.
Each instructor will be responsible for confirming student attendance or participation in an academic activity. For online courses, faculty are reminded to include an assignment or discussion activity during the add/drop period so that the student's attendance can be confirmed.
The link to complete the Academic Engagement process can be found under the faculty tab within the go麻豆视频 portal.
For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit .
It鈥檚 National Chocolate Pudding Day!
Chocolate pudding traces its roots to 19th-century Europe, where it evolved from traditional boiled custards and was influenced by British and American dessert-making styles. Early versions often combined milk, sugar and chocolate thickened with cornstarch or eggs, laying the foundation for the smooth, creamy treat we know today. Celebrate with a quick treat, either the instant box kind or something a little fancier like this .
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