Stevens Institute ACES program gets $100,000 donation from J&J
Stevens Institute of Technology received a $100,000 charitable donation from Johnson & Johnson to further expand its successful Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) program and prepare talented high school students with aptitude...
Raritan Valley Community College carbon neutral in greenhouse gas emissions
Raritan Valley Community College said it is carbon neutral for the sixth year in greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity and fossil fuels used on campus.
Besides using solar panels and making efficiency upgrades, the...
RVCC approves new strategic plan for 2025-2030
The Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) board of trustees has approved a new strategic plan, “2025-2030 Strategic Plan: Leading Change, Inspiring Possibility,” focusing on six themes.
“As many students move away from traditional academic pathways...
Maplewood library reopens after $24 million rebuild
The Maplewood Library Board of Trustees and the Maplewood Library Foundation announced July 3 the grand reopening of the Maplewood Memorial Library at 51 Baker St.
Founded in 1913 and considered a cornerstone of civic...
Food Council awards $97,500 in scholarships to support food industry’s future
The New Jersey Food Council’s Educational Development Scholarship Foundation held a virtual reception with the winners of $97,500 in scholarships this graduation season to further these students’ dreams, goals and career aspirations and possibly...
Rutgers’ proposed cuts restored by new state budget
Rutgers University has its proposed cuts totaling nearly $65 million restored, as New Jersey lawmakers passed a record $58.8 billion budget.
Governor Phil Murphy’s original budget proposal cut $2 billion statewide in discretionary spending, including...
RVCC receives largest scholarship commitment in its history
Frank and Pat Russo have been creating opportunities to help students succeed at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) for several years — first endowing the Frank S. and Patricia F. Russo Scholarship in 2019...
Seton Hall Law School adds 4 new faculty members
Seton Hall Law School announced that four new professors are joining its faculty: Elizabeth Carter, Anjali Deshmukh, Paul Rink and Amy Saji. These additions will enrich Seton Hall’s impact and expertise in health, food...
Rowan U., boilermakers union ink partnership to bring higher-ed options to workforce
Rowan University and union officials at Boilermakers Local 13 in Levittown, Pa., signed an agreement June 26 establishing a path through which workers can take discounted coursework leading to certificates and/or bachelor’s or master’s...
Seton Hall launches ImpactNJ to empower early-stage entrepreneurs
Seton Hall University announced the launch of ImpactNJ: Urban Ventures Collaborative. This new community-based entrepreneurship program will be a catalyst for early-stage business owners in underserved communities across Northern New Jersey.
Slated to begin in...
