News
SGA’s race for presidential position commences
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1090+ words) By Caroline Haviland and Cal Sutton For the first time since 2023, the election for Rider's Student Government Association president has more than one candidate on the ballot to potentially lead the organization in the " " " 2026-27 school year through a time of…...
Presidential Hope Fund helps get students ‘across the finish line’
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (909+ words) Providing students with a financial safety net, Rider's Presidential Hope Fund has allocated an estimated $200,000 to nearly 60 students since its launch in late October, according to Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff for Student Experience Mary-Alice Ozechoski, who oversees…...
The Rider News endorses Lizbeth Ortiz for SGA President
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (586+ words) By Caroline Haviland and Grace Bertrand After holding interviews with both candidates on March 30, The Rider News" editorial board endorses Ortiz as the next SGA student body president." Ortiz brings a plethora of experiences to the table as a leader…...
Rider enters $10 million deal with Mercer County
3+ week, 2+ day ago (696+ words) Mercer County's purchase of 56 acres of land from Rider's campus for $8.5 million, along with access to the university's facilities, provides Rider with a cash flow of $10 million, according to a March 6 press release from Mercer County." "[Rider] is an invaluable…...
Business Hall of Fame welcomes four alumni to 2026 class
3+ week, 2+ day ago (789+ words) Rider recently announced the inductees for the Norm Brodsky College of Business Hall of Fame's 2026 class: Robert J. Decker Jr. '93, Jim Drake '93, Karen West '82, '89 and Joseph Hudicka '93, '00. The biennial induction honors those who have made significant contributions to the university's business…...
Rider Pantry implements weekly walk-in hours
3+ week, 2+ day ago (746+ words) In an effort to educate the community on its offerings and rebuild a consistent stream of shoppers, the Rider Resource Pantry began a new initiative on March 4 called Walk-in Wednesdays, a weekly shift back to its former open-door policy." The…...
Rider unveils program to help students in career search
3+ week, 2+ day ago (789+ words) A new program was announced to the Rider community in hopes to better assist students in finding footing within their fields, both in school and post graduation. The Bronc Career Boost, a replacement program to the Cranberry Investment, was introduced…...
Crochet Club hooks interest
3+ week, 2+ day ago (606+ words) During extremely stressful times for college students, such as midterms and finals, it is important to have a safe place to relax alone or with friends while doing something fun. For many students, Rider's new crochet club has become that…...
Former Rider investigator named new Title IX director
4+ week, 2+ day ago (722+ words) Ken Koenig was appointed as Rider's new Title IX coordinator and director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance amid current concerns about the office's response to a recent on-campus sexual assault case." Rider's Title IX Office is federally required…...
Branding panel invites students to grow in the media world
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1090+ words) As four professionals took the stage in the Rue Auditorium to share insight into the fashion, sports and media world, two words were continuously vocalized by each panelist: authenticity and consistency." "The Power of Image: Branding Through Fashion, Sports and…...