2023

Mark McCormick President Middlesex College The county’s Community, Innovation, and Opportunity Strategic Investment Plan aims to cement Middlesex College as one of the best twoyear colleges in country, while turning the campus into a multifaceted destination for...

Chris Eisgruber President Princeton University He is the No. 1 person at the No. 1 school in the country.

Gregory Dell’Omo President Rider University In charge since 2015, he has overseen a number of impactful initiatives, including the creation of Rider’s Engaged Learning Program, the crux of a Rider education, which requires undergraduate students to participate...

Joe Marbach President Georgian Court University It’s hard to believe Marbach is nearing the end of his eighth year at the school — and hard to overstate the great impact he has had as the school’s first...

Jonathan Koppell President Montclair State University Few on the list are as creative and visionary as Koppell, who has the school firmly embracing its role as a leader and servant to its community and the state.

Cindy Jebb President Ramapo College of New Jersey Under her leadership, the school has launched a new strategic plan, earned recognition as the No. 1 public college in the state and attracted national attention for its civic...

Kimberly Killmer Hollister Dean, Feliciano School of Business Montclair State University Highly regarded for her research on educational program assessment and applied operations management, Killmer Hollister provides overall strategic and academic leadership for the school with more...

Marcheta Evans President Bloomfield College At a time when so many higher ed institutions don’t want to admit their financial troubles, Evans will be forever known as the leader who went public with her needs, ensuring a...

Andrés Acebo Interim president New Jersey City University Let’s be honest: This is the hardest job in higher ed right now, as Acebo is trying to bring the school back from serious financial missteps. Let’s be honest, part...

Patrick Leahy President Monmouth University Everyone knows Monmouth is one of the top private institutions in the state. Leahy’s efforts in fundraising and access are allowing more students to see it firsthand.