Saint Peter’s University announced its ranking as a national leader in upward mobility in a recent study by The Equality of Opportunity Project titled, “Mobility Report Cards: The Role of Colleges in […]
Secretary’s March 2017 Column
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Matter More than Ever By Rochelle Hendricks Secretary of Higher Education Historically, New Jersey has led the nation in providing a richly diverse student population with many pathways to […]
Lt. Governor Guadagno Honored at Council on Innovation Meeting
Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks (L) presents Lt. Governor Guadagno with a Certificate of Recognition for her success in attracting and retaining businesses in New Jersey.
Former Higher Education Administrator Honored for Service
Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks (L), and Director of Finance Marie Virella last month presented former Chief of Staff Betsy Garlatti (R) with an award in honor of her long and […]
For Our Next Issue: Invitation to Submit Articles, Photos on STEM Initiatives
Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks is inviting all institutions to submit articles and photographs which describe their exemplary programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We normally invite you to submit […]
CCM Named National Center of Excellence for Cyber Security Education
County College of Morris (CCM) has become the first community college in New Jersey to gain designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE 2Y) through a […]
Cumberland Strengthening Commitment to a Skilled Labor Force
Cumberland County College’s neighboring educational facility, the John F. Scarpa Technical Education Center, has begun the transition of its adult programs to Cumberland County College. As a result of the collaboration, vital workforce […]
Atlantic Cape Announces New President
The Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Barbara Gaba the new president of Atlantic Cape following the retirement of Dr. Peter L. Mora. Dr. Gaba, of Princeton Junction, […]
NJCU Launches Master’s Degree in Business Analytics and Data Science
The NJCU School of Business at New Jersey City University has launched a Master of Science degree program in Business Analytics and Data Science designed to prepare students for careers in the […]
Kean Online Ranked Top 10 in New Jersey by Value Colleges
Value Colleges recently named Kean University to their list of the Top 10 Best Online Colleges in New Jersey. Among the colleges recognized, Kean offers the most affordable tuition. The listing is […]
U.S. News and World Report Rankings for N.J. Online Graduate School Programs
U.S. News and World Report recently released its rankings for online graduate programs, and here is how New Jersey schools fared: • Best Online MBA programs: Stevens Institute of Technology – #78 […]
Centenary Students to Present at Sigma Tau Delta’s International Convention
Four Centenary University students have been selected to present at the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in Louisville, Kentucky from March 29, 2017 through April 1, 2017. Sigma Tau Delta is an […]
Ocean Earns No. 1 Ranking In New Jersey
Ocean County College (OCC) ranked number one out of 46 schools in the state of New Jersey that offer online classes or degree programs in an analysis conducted by OnlineColleges.com, which provides reliable […]
Saint Elizabeth Opens Renovated Dining Room
With the start of the spring semester, the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J., dedicated its renovated Rose Dining Room. The renovations include a dining space with removable booths that seats […]
Princeton Viral Escape Hatch Could Be Treatment Target for Hepatitis E
The technique that the hepatitis E virus — an emerging liver virus historically found in developing countries but now on the rise in Europe — uses to spread could present a weak […]
New Jersey Center for Student Success Awarded $175,000 Grant from Prudential Foundation
The Prudential Foundation has renewed its commitment to improving the lives of students by awarding a $175,000 grant to the New Jersey Council of County Colleges in support of the New Jersey […]
Hudson Hosts Semiannual College Service Day
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) recently held its College Service Day on the theme, “The Future of Community Colleges.” The keynote speaker was Daniel Phelan, Ph.D., President/CEO, Jackson College (Mich.), and Chairman […]
Salem County Bookmobile Opens at New Location
Salem Community College joined with Salem County and Carneys Point Township officials to open the new home of the County Bookmobile Library last month. Coordinator Margaret Masserini pointed out the library begins […]
Warren Mentoring Program Guides Students
For several Warren County Community College students, John Peppas’ non-credit mentoring program is as valuable to them as the degree they are seeking. Offering students guidance on curriculum choices, job hunting, and […]
Fairleigh Dickinson Raising Cultural Consciousness on the Runway and on Campus
Small lights illuminated just the runway in the Fitness Center, as models strutted out in global garb to a standing room-only crowd at the fourth annual International Fashion Show. “It’s an adrenaline […]
Ramapo Adds Master of Science in Accounting Program
Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Anisfield School of Business has added a Master of Science in Accounting Program to the College’s graduate degree offerings. The 30-credit M.S. in Accounting (MSAC) Program is […]
Rowan: Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Holds Grand Opening for New Building
Rowan University’s newly opened Engineering Hall will enable the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering to increase its enrollment to 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students by 2023; expand its programs; and grow […]
Bergen Respiratory Care Students Bowled Over After Win
Despite a title that requires – ahem – clearing your throat, a team of students from Bergen Community College’s respiratory care program recently took home the “spittoon trophy” for winning the New […]
RCBC Veterans and Women Graduate from Two New Programs Prepared for Careers
Rowan College at Burlington County’s (RCBC) first Solar Ready Vets program graduates, and the third graduating class of the college’s Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) program, were celebrated at the Enterprise Center […]
Felician Receives $300,000 Grant from Department of Justice to Combat Violence Against Women
To stem the rising tide of sexual assault, and with funding from the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Felician University will work closely with the YMCA’s healingSPACE—Bergen County’s […]