The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Bergen Community College as one of the nation’s top 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College […]
Warren County Community College’s Helmken Named 2017 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
Dorothy Helmken of Warren County Community College has been named one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members from around the country as a 2017 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Helmken, who is […]
Union County College Names New Governor to the Board
At a recent Joint Meeting of the Union County College Board of Trustees and Board of Governors, Hugh C. Welsh, of Cranford, was sworn in to serve as a new Governor. Union […]
Rowan College at Burlington County Earns $1.2 Million Workforce Development Grant
The N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development selected Rowan College at Burlington County’s (RCBC) Workforce Development Institute to oversee the state’s Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Talent Development Center. RCBC will receive […]
Salem Community College Names Fathia Richardson Director of Nursing and Allied Health
Salem Community College has named Fathia Richardson as the Director of Nursing and Allied Health. She oversees the Associate Degree in Nursing and Practical Nursing Certificate programs, and several allied health degree […]
Essex County College’s Lifetime of Art for Gregg Banks
One of the first times Gregg Banks tried his hand at drawing was when he was five and the subject was a penny. “My father’s reaction was that I created something good […]
Rowan at Gloucester Graduating College Before High School
Up and coming filmmaker Tom Copsetta enjoys being behind the camera, telling his stories through pictures and audio. Focused on a career in radio, television and film (RTF), the Washington Township High […]
Cumberland and Rowan Partner to Offer Support for STEM Majors
A collaboration between Cumberland County College and Rowan University will provide institutional support to help biology students make transitions at a critical stage in their development as scientists. The Cumberland County College […]
RVCC First College to be Recognized as NJ Sustainable Business
Raritan Valley Community College is the state’s first institution of higher education to be recognized as a New Jersey Sustainable Business by the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC). Launched by […]
Dr. Glen Gabert’s 25th Anniversary at Hudson County
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees announced that this fall marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Dr. Glen Gabert’s term as the College’s President. Dr. Gabert is the longest-serving President […]
Ocean County College Student Completes Degree Entirely Online
Name & Domain: Michael Santos, 21, matriculated at OCC in 2015, and earned his degree in May 2017, but he could be excused for not knowing his way around campus. Santos – […]
Mercer County Community College Cuts Ribbon on New Advanced Manufacturing Lab, Rolls Out New High-Tech Workforce Development Programs
Mercer County Community College (MCCC) rolled out the latest in high-technology workforce development programs, highlighted by the ribbon cutting on the college’s new $1.2 million, 3,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory on the West […]
Rowan College at Gloucester County’s Stacking Credentials Add up to Meet Employment Demands
Higher education and business are “stacking the deck” in New Jersey thanks to the Rowan Work & Learn Consortium, a new initiative unveiled at a Statehouse press conference in October, that addresses […]
Ocean County College’s Jennifer Barnes & Jason Ghibsi Talk Politics
Karl Marx once wrote, “The human being is in the most literal sense a political animal.” Groucho Marx, meanwhile, pointed out, “All people are born alike – except Republicans and Democrats.” […]
Salem Community College’s Michael Burbine Promoted to SCC Professor
Salem Community College (SCC) recently promoted Associate Professor Michael D. Burbine to full professor. Upon joining SCC in 1990, Burbine held administrative positions of increasing responsibility in Student Affairs and Academic Affairs […]
Hudson County Community College Marks the Full Transition of the CarePoint Schools of Nursing and Radiography to the College
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) recently held a special event to celebrate the full transition of the CarePoint Schools of Nursing and Radiography to the Hudson County Community College Schools of Nursing […]
Middlesex County College Alumnus Scores NASA Visit
Bharg Shah ’17 was a precocious 6-year-old in elementary school in India when he heard his principal over the loudspeaker with a very special opportunity. He announced a program that would send […]
Essex County College Unveils New Scholarship Opportunities
Essex County College has teamed up with the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNCVB) to offer scholarships for Hospitality Management majors (Associate in Applied Science degree). The initial two scholarships, each […]
Bergen Community College Students Dress for Success with Career Closet
Bergen Community College and Ridgewood Moving Services President and CEO Cynthia A. Myer (right) have partnered to establish a “career closet” at the main campus, 400 Paramus Road, that will provide students […]
Rowan College at Burlington County Achieves 5 Percent Enrollment Increase Amid Difficult Time for Higher Education
Burlington County Freeholder Linda Hughes and Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) Acting President Michael Cioce announced today that the college’s enrollment increased 5 percent this fall, compared to the fall of […]
Raritan Valley Community College First NJ Community College to Offer Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Beginning in January 2018, Raritan Valley Community College will be the first community college in New Jersey to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree for an in-demand career as an Occupational […]
Union County College’s New Vice President for Student Development
Union County College welcomes Dr. Demond T. Hargrove as the new Vice President for Student Development. Dr. Hargrove comes to Union after more than 20 years in student development at New Jersey […]
County College of Morris Celebrates the Inauguration of its Third President
More than 400 people, including local and state officials, faculty, staff, students and alumni, gathered at County College of Morris (CCM) on Friday, October 6, to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Anthony […]
Brookdale Community College Free Welding Training Program Graduates Twenty-One
Jesus Fonseca of Red Bank used to be a commercial painter. Doug Brain of Tinton Falls owned a body shop for 26 years. Henry Berkebile, of Manchester, was in construction. As of […]
RCBC Offers West African Study Abroad Opportunity and Faculty Exchange Programs
Rowan College at Burlington County’s (RCBC) Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) division is becoming global thanks to a new a 10-day West African study abroad opportunity and a faculty exchange program […]