Monmouth’s campus expands to welcome a new millennium as construction is completed on the pedestrian underpass and the MAC, known today as the OceanFirst Bank Center.
2000
Celebrated Honors School benefactor Jane Freed ’81 stands with students and famed faculty member and dean, Dr. Brian Garvey
2002
Monmouth opens the Student Underpass with Sen. Joseph Palaia
Graduation on the Great Lawn
Thanks to Robert McAllan ’69, Monmouth celebrates the naming dedication of academic building, Robert E. McAllan Hall
Trustee Emeritus Jules L. Plangere Jr. ’86HN at the dedication of Jules L. Plangere Jr. Center for Communication and Instruction
Vision Award presented to Jules L. Plangere Jr. ’86HN
2003
Joe Sentipal ’03 is the first Monmouth football player to earn Division I-AA All-American honors
Paul G. Gaffney II served as Monmouth’s seventh president until 2013
2004
Christie Pearce ’99 received Olympic gold medals in soccer with the U.S. Women’s National Team in 2004, 2008, and 2012
2005
Former Monmouth University photographer, Ralph Binder
Monmouth’s Capital Campaign Kick-Off event
2006
School of Social Work celebrates its 30th anniversary with Dean Dr. Robin Mama and alumni
Men’s basketball takes on Villanova during the NCAA Tournament
Men’s soccer is named NEC champions
2008
Alumni gather for the Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner in the Great Hall
2009
Student Government Association continues the Homecoming King and Queen crowning tradition during halftime
Last men’s basketball game held in Boylan Gymnasium
The MAC, now known as the OceanFirst Bank Center, opened
Monmouth celebrates the opening of the MAC, the multipurpose activity center