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.
The Spanish multinational veterinary pharmaceutical company HIPRA has selected the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University for its North American headquarters. HIPRA plans to build 375,000 square feet of space for […]
Rowan University: International Pharma Firm to Move to South Jersey Technology Park
Camden County College & University of the Sciences Are Building a Bridge
A new program-to-program agreement allows students to transfer seamlessly. Camden County College (CCC) and University of the Sciences (USciences) teamed up to streamline a path for students seeking bachelor degrees. The two […]
Ocean Takes Lead on STEM Activities for Middle/High School and College Students
Ocean County College’s (OCC) School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has been active in reaching out to middle and high school students – not only in Ocean County but throughout […]
Mercer County Community College Opens New Building, Provides Enhanced Educational Opportunities in Trenton
Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has added another chapter to higher education in downtown Trenton with the official opening of the Trenton Hall Annex, a modern, three-story building focusing on high-tech career […]
TCNJ’s New Telescope Can Examine Exoplanets, Galaxies, and Quasars
The Department of Physics recently installed a new 27-inch telescope to strengthen its observational astronomy capabilities and engage more undergraduates in coursework and research experiences. The TCNJ Observatory has two domes, each […]
Atlantic Cape Community College, Rutgers-Camden Sign Conditional Admission Agreement
Atlantic Cape Community College and Rutgers University – Camden signed a conditional admission agreement that will enable students from Atlantic or Cape May counties to earn their associate degrees at Atlantic Cape […]
Bloomfield College Focuses on STEM
According to US News and World Report, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees have become more common for both men and women over the last decade. Even still, the U.S. Bureau […]
Rutgers University’s Minority Social Media Campaign
In the first 20 hours of the campaign, 13,000 people were reached and there were an amazing 4,300 views of our video. Even more amazing, the average drop-off for videos on Facebook and […]
Stevens Names Dr. Jean Zu as Dean of the Schaefer School of Engineering & Science
Christophe Pierre, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stevens Institute of Technology announced that Jean Zu, Ph.D., P.Eng., an accomplished scholar of mechanical vibrations and dynamics, and mechatronics, has been […]
Saint Peter’s University: Surge for STEM
West Campus is a hub of innovation these days. While undergraduate researchers on one floor test molecular reactions to synthetically produce a renewable source of energy, a team on another studies the […]
Secretary’s April 2017 Column
’65 by ’25’: Many Paths, One Future By Rochelle Hendricks Secretary of Higher Education As the semester draws to a close, I hope you will enjoy our special issue this month on […]
Seton Hall Appoints Alumna Mary Meehan as Interim President
Mary Meehan ’72, M.A. ’74, Ph.D. ’01, a highly-respected higher education and healthcare leader, has been named interim president of Seton Hall. President Meehan, the first woman to lead the University, has […]
Saint Peter’s University Ranked as a National Leader in Upward Mobility
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 […]
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