2022

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...

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. #2...

  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.

  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,...

Eric Liguori Rowan University Ranked among the nation’s Top 50, Rowan’s entrepreneurship program encourages entrepreneurial thinking across majors. Liguori leads the Rohrer College of Business-based program, featuring annual, universitywide competitions to spur creative thinking such as the...

Annette Reboli Dean, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Rowan University Her hands-on approach can be seen everywhere. As an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, Reboli is committed to patient care, educating the next generation of physicians. Rodney...

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,...

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...

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...