When Rutgers University officially merged with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey last summer, it brought all medical, nursing and dental schools under the Rutgers umbrella.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey that resolves complaints that some applicants were unlawfully excluded because they have hepatitis B.
Adhering to Governor Chris Christie's schedule, both houses of the state legislature advanced a measure that would reshape New Jersey's higher education system.
Democrats who support a far-reaching plan to reconfigure Rutgers, Rowan and the University of Medicine and Dentistry are downplaying the merger's costs.
A Senate panel has unanimously advanced a major higher education restructuring bill that reconfigures Rutgers, Rowan and the University of Medicine and Dentistry.
Legislation to carry out a higher education overhaul of Rutgers University in Camden, New Brunswick and Newark is set to be introduced in the Assembly on Thursday.
Legislation carrying out a major restructuring of Rutgers University in Camden, New Brunswick and Newark is being finalized for introduction, perhaps as early as Monday.