They shot off bottle rockets, built balloon castles, competed on the balance beam and putted raw eggs across the room.
These team and leadership activities were part of the second annual Team Blast on Sunday for 130 students from both campuses. more info...

Marion Buckelew Cullen, a former Westminster Choir College trustee, has made a leadership gift to support construction of a new academic complex for the Westminster program. The planned gift, valued at more than $5 million, is the largest single gift in Westminster Choir College of Rider University's history. more info...

Dr. Donald A. Steven, provost and dean of the College and professor, School of Education, at The Citadel in South Carolina, has been appointed Rider University’s new provost and vice president of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2006. more info...

During an in-depth, 10-day study tour to Costa Rica in January, 17 Rider business and science students guided by four faculty members gained insight into the country's biodiversity, environmental economics and industrial structure. more info...

To prepare for an increasingly global world, Rider University students will have an opportunity to travel to China to tutor children this summer. Those wishing to learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture will be able to do so right here on campus starting this coming fall. more info..

Three Westminster students were selected to attend the recent National Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC. more info...

"Celebration!" is the theme of Rider University's 12th birthday gala Tuesday, April 11. more info...

Representing the Non-Aligned Movement, Rider's Model UN Team heads for New York City this month to compete in the annual Model UN competition run by the National Collegiate Conference Association. Two seniors and a junior will serve as co-leaders of the 14-member team. more info...