2022

  Colleges around the state have entrepreneurship programs of various sizes and specific interests to help students make their ideas a reality. Here are just a few of their leaders.

Ali Houshmand President Rowan University There’s only one issue with naming Rowan University President Ali Houshmand No. 1 on the 2022 ROI Influencers: Higher Education list. The honor may not be enough. Sure, Houshmand essentially has transformed every aspect...

  There are 74 institutions of higher education in New Jersey. Each year, ROI-NJ lists the presidents, deans and directors who have greatest influence and impact at their schools — and within the business community. This year,...

There are 74 institutions of higher education in New Jersey. Each year, ROI-NJ lists the presidents, deans and directors who have greatest influence and impact at their schools — and within the business community. This year,...

When Andrea Welker was named dean of The College of New Jersey School of Engineering this summer, she came with the perfect resume: Ph.D. from the University of Texas in civil engineering, two decades...

  There are 74 institutions of higher education in New Jersey. Each year, ROI-NJ lists the presidents, deans and directors who have greatest influence and impact at their schools — and within the business community. This year,...

  There are 74 institutions of higher education in New Jersey. Each year, ROI-NJ lists the presidents, deans and directors who have greatest influence and impact at their schools — and within the business community. This year,...

Ana Siqueira William Paterson University Serves as the director of the Center for Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship and Innovation at William Paterson. The center supports individuals from diverse backgrounds in developing organizations that align economic, social and...

Susan Scherreik Seton Hall University The founding director of Seton Hall’s Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Scherreik brings energy and passion to the program. Under her direction, the center has fundraised more than $2.15 million since...

Liz Rich Montclair State University The Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship serves the entire campus, not just business students. The highly interactive and experiential courses teach all students to be entrepreneurial, creative, innovative and problem-solvers — essential...