Something new (and cool): Construction on campus didn’t stop during pandemic
Here’s a look at some of the cool projects that have been popping up on college campuses across the state:
Kean University
Esports Arena
In March, Kean opened a 3,000-square-foot esports arena on the second floor of...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Shaheen Holloway
Shaheen Holloway
Head men’s basketball head coach
Seton Hall University
Now at Seton Hall, he gained national prominence for leading Saint Peter’s University’s Cinderella run to the Elite Eight last March, bringing the school the equivalent of...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Ken Lacovara
Ken Lacovara
Dean, School of Earth & Environment
Rowan University
In 2005, Lacovara discovered one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever, a find he dubbed “Dreadnoughtus.” His TED talk, “Hunting for Dinosaurs Showed Me Our Place...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Francine Conway
Francine Conway
Chancellor-Provost
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
She led the development of the school’s Academic Master Plan, which serves as a roadmap for the institution’s future, and spearheaded the launch of the Scarlet Guarantee, which...
The Top 25 most influential presidents
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,...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Michael McDonough
Michael McDonough
President
Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan Valley continually is ranked as a top community college in New Jersey and around the country. McDonough, who was named president in June 2014, is a big reason why.
Mark...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Joseph Nyre
Joseph Nyre
President
Seton Hall University
In an extraordinary gesture, Nyre and his wife, Kelli Nyre, made a $500,000 gift to the school to underwrite scholarships for students and innovative research and instructional activities of faculty.
Bruce MurphyLamont...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Susan Scherreik
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...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Chris Eisgruber
Chris Eisgruber
President
Princeton University
While his thoughtful leadership is just one of the reasons why Princeton is one of the top universities in the world, Eisgruber also ensures the school maintains strong connections to the state.
Eugene...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2022 — Frederick Keating
Frederick Keating
President
Rowan College of South Jersey
Helping to create a model community college/4-year college of the future through partnership with Rowan — one that will serve as economic development engine for all of southern New...
