As 2017 draws to a close, it is time for us to reflect on the progress we have made and the challenges ahead of us. A few weeks ago, my office hosted an event entitled, “65 by ’25… Many Paths, One Future: The Equity Imperative,” at the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton. We heard an enlightening address from Dr. Michael T. Nettles, ETS senior vice president for research, and recognized four New Jersey programs for excellence and equity in education.
For a registered nurse (RN) who may already hold an associate in applied science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, holding advanced certifications and degrees can lead to a more […]
Ocean County College RN’s Take on the Challenge of Becoming ‘Doctors’
FDU: From the Alps to the Vineyards – Hospitality and Tourism Students Travel Abroad
In alpine Switzerland and northern Italy, Fairleigh Dickinson University students experience European hospitality and tourism firsthand for nine days each spring. Engelberg. Lucerne. Neuchâtel. Gruyères. Lugano. Interlaken. Bern. Baar. Zürich. Reggio Emilia. […]
Montclair State University: Lights, Action, Cuba!
Student filmmaker Will Monahan is always looking for new ways to share his work. In April, he was able to screen his film i, u, we, us, this in Cuba at the […]
Bergen Community College’s Students Succeed at UN Conference
Representing one of only two community colleges among more than 200 institutions from across the globe, Bergen Community College students notched top recognition in two categories at the National Model United Nations […]
Caldwell University Students Explore Foundations of the Dominican Tradition in Rome
Students explored the foundations of Caldwell University’s Catholic Dominican tradition during a study-abroad course in Rome in the late spring. Arranged and taught by President Nancy H. Blattner and Vice President Sister […]
Middlesex County College Student Receives Praise for Environmental Research
Rachel Mahoney was used to getting nothing but “A”s in all her classes, so when she started in Microbiology in September, it was a rude awakening. A “B” was looming on the […]
Love Knows No Borders: RCGC Students Raise Funds to Enable North Korean Rescue Mission
When you ask the students of Rowan College at Gloucester County’s (RCGC) Japanese Anime Guild (JAG) for their most impressive collegiate accomplishment, they have a very non-traditional answer – their accomplishment is […]
Governor’s Higher Education Council Honored with Community College Spirit Award
During its annual New Jersey Community College Awards Ceremony, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented the 2017 Community College Spirit Award to the Governor’s Higher Education Council for its exemplary […]
Seton Hall Selects Winners of UN Sustainable Development Goals Challenge
In September of 2015, the United Nations called on governments and businesses, not-for-profit organizations and ordinary citizens to help heal the planet. Countries adopted a set of 17 Global Goals aimed at […]
NJCU’s President Henderson on ‘Making the Most of Our Diversity’
NJCU President Sue Henderson, Ph.D., recently published an article in the online journal Higher Ed Jobs. Titled “Making the Most of Our Diversity,” the story asserts the philosophical and practical benefits of […]
TESU Students Stationed Overseas Bring a Different Perspective
Thomas Edison State University students Morgan Rutland and Christopher Nester’s learning experiences are different than most. Rutland, an active-duty U.S. Air Force contracting officer and Nester, a U.S. Air Force veteran, are […]
TESU President Dr. George A. Pruitt to Retire after 35 Years
Dr. George A. Pruitt will retire as president of Thomas Edison State University at the end of this year, after more than three decades of leading New Jersey’s only institution of higher […]
Berkeley College Partners with New Jersey Nonprofit to Offer Assistance Abroad
For the past several years, Joseph Charleman, CST, CSFA, CRCST, LPN, Chair, Surgical Technology, Berkeley College School of Health Studies, has united students, alumni and faculty with professionals from leading healthcare organizations […]
Raritan Valley Community College Opens Workforce Training Center
Raritan Valley Community College ushered in a new era of hands-on learning with the official opening of the College’s Workforce Training Center (WTC) at its Branchburg campus. The 47,000 square foot building […]
19 N.J. Colleges and Universities Sign Historic ‘Declaration of Commitment’ to Help Neighboring Communities
Leaders of 19 colleges and universities this week signed an historic “Declaration of Commitment” to help revitalize Atlantic City, Camden, Newark, Paterson and Trenton. The five cities are charter members of what […]
Saint Peter’s University Students Explore the World on Spring Break
From the hustle and bustle of Mumbai to the arts and culture in Ancient Rome, students at Saint Peter’s University did not just learn about these exotic places in the classroom, instead […]
Secretary’s July 2017 Column
In Praise of Peace and Prosperity By Rochelle Hendricks Secretary of Higher Education Judging by the many excellent submissions we received for our special International Theme blog, New Jersey colleges and universities […]
Welcome to Our Special Issue on STEM Education
When we asked our colleges and universities to tell us about their STEM programs and research, 38 institutions sent stories and photos, showing an impressive array of initiatives. Congratulations to all who contributed!
NJIT Hosts Ribbon Cutting of Renovated Central King Building
Once home to thousands of Newark Central High School students, today the Central King Building at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) exemplifies intelligent, creative and economically impactful urban redevelopment that serves […]
Ramapo College’s Transfer Program with Sussex County Community College
Ramapo College of New Jersey and Sussex County Community College (SCCC) have agreed to partnership in the Archway to Ramapo program, effective fall 2017. This collaborative partnership program agreement is specifically designed […]
Hudson County Community College’s New STEM Building, to Educate and Inspire
When Hudson County Community College (HCCC) began formulating plans to build a STEM Building on its Journal Square Campus in Jersey City, the College’s Trustees, administrators and faculty wanted a structure that […]
Eastern International College Helps Nursing Students Gain Real-World Skills
Eastern International College (EIC), with campuses in Jersey City and Belleville, offers five in-demand degrees in the healthcare field. Students working toward their nursing degrees can learn many important skills from one […]
Caldwell University’s Science Students Take Top Prizes at ICFNJ Research Symposium
Caldwell University science students took first and second place prizes at the Independent College Fund of New Jersey’s Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students Deborah Balthazar and Amanda Surujnauth received the first-place Outstanding Poster […]
Bergen Community College’s Donated Airplane Contributes to College’s Flight Path
From flight simulators to drones and high-altitude balloons, in recent years, Bergen Community College has distinguished itself as a hub for aviation-related study. And now, thanks to donor Woody Saland, its fleet […]
Rita Allen Foundation Announces Fellowship for Science Communication
The Rita Allen Foundation and WGBH Boston have announced the Rita Allen Fellowship for Science Communication, a program that will provide a year’s support for a fellow to study the field of science […]
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