William Paterson University and IP University in India sign MOU
William Paterson University and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University), in Delhi, India, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will expand academic exchange and research collaboration between the two institutions. The...
Bristol Myers Squibb donates $32K to fund lab equipment for charter school
Bristol Myers Squibb and the charter school Foundation Academies (FA) said Dec. 12 that the pharmaceutical giant donated $32,500 to help create a state-of-the art chemistry lab at a new FA Collegiate campus opening...
Rutgers announces Hall of Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026
The Rutgers University Alumni Association (RUAA) board of directors has announced the Class of 2026 inductees into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
The incoming class of inductees includes:
Gloria A. Bachmann, NCAS’70, RWJMS’72, is an...
Saint Peter’s University awarded $1.3M in student support services grant to boost student success
Saint Peter’s University was recently awarded a renewed $1.3 million TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) federal grant, ensuring that the Jersey City institution can continue providing support to first-generation, low-income students and students with...
Executive Women of New Jersey awards $35K in scholarships to 7 graduate students
Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) awarded $35,000 in scholarships to seven women graduate students as part of the EWNJ Merit Scholarship Awards during EWNJ’s Annual Holiday Celebration.Â
This year’s awards bring their total giving...
Business development center at William Paterson University gets AI student engagement grant
The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at William Paterson University (WP) has received a $15,000 AI U Student Engagement Grant to launch a student-led project that helps small businesses in northern New...
Bishop Schol named 16th president of Centenary University
Bishop John R. Schol has been named president of Centenary University for a two-year term, the university’s Board of Trustees announced.Â
A highly respected faith, civic, and organizational leader and longtime member of the Centenary...
Middlesex College Foundation holds 2025 philanthropy and scholarship reception
The Middlesex College Foundation recently held its Annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Scholarship reception, sponsored in part by Provident Bank.
In the 2024-25 academic year, 360 Middlesex College students received 734 awards totaling $478,157.
The Foundation...
Jersey City Mayor Fulop honors NJCU President Acebo with proclamation
Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop presented New Jersey City University (NJCU) President Andrés Acebo with an official proclamation recognizing his transformative leadership as NJCU's 13th president during a ceremony at City Hall.
The proclamation...
Rowan College at Burlington County trustees rescind tuition reduction accord with Thomas Jefferson University
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) said Nov. 18 that its Board of Trustees has rescinded the tuition reduction agreement previously announced between RCBC and Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia.
The board’s action followed an...
