ETS awarded $3.25M in federal funds toward AI, STEM education project
Princeton-based ETS has been awarded nearly $3.25 million from the National Science Foundation to support research & development of artificial intelligence technologies that will advance inclusion of students who have been traditionally underrepresented in...
MCCC, TCNJ sign deal to streamline access to 4-year degrees
The presidents of Mercer County Community College and The College of New Jersey signed an articulation agreement to streamline access to four-year degrees for graduates of MCCC last week at a ceremony held on TCNJ's...
Saint Peter’s launches master’s in consumer science
Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City has created a Master of Science program in consumer science, it announced Thursday, including a specialization in mobile intelligence.
The program, which will start in the fall semester, will...
Here’s a shocker: All Dems support Murphy mask mandate; all Republicans reject it
After Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday that all students and personnel in grades K-12 would be required to wear face coverings this fall, he made one plea:
Let’s keep politics out of this, he said.
That...
New York Red Bulls, Kean University partner to bring career opportunities to students
Major League Soccer and higher education are partnering to provide academic and career opportunities for students in New Jersey.
The New York Red Bulls and Kean University on Wednesday said they are teaming up in...
Career Classroom: Adult LPN program at Cape Tech helps students change careers amid pandemic
Diane McElwee always wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Cape May County Technical High School, she attended Camden County College while working as a receptionist in a dentist’s office to make money...
Blattner to step down as head of Caldwell University at end of school year
Caldwell University President Nancy Blattner will step down from that role at the end of the year, ending an 11-year run as head of the school, university officials said.
Blattner has been appointed the next...
The Interview Issue: James Crawford, president, Felician University
Imagine being fortunate enough to have a job that was so great, so fulfilling and so impactful that you couldn’t wait to get to it each and every day.
Retired Adm. James Crawford knows that...
Career Classroom: Employment needs drive development of new career-based training programs
Last fall, Ocean County Vocational Technical School launched a two-year heavy equipment operator program for high school students. Only the second program of its kind in the state, the enthusiastic response from industry partners...
The Interview Issue: Pavita Howe, director, Rutgers Entrepreneurs
Like anyone who has ever thrown a party, Pavita Howe had that inner worry.
She knew the first-ever Rutgers Entrepreneurs networking event would be a great chance to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, academics, government officials...
