Presidents

Joseph Nyre President Seton Hall University The school seemingly always is finishing a project or announcing a new one as it transforms its campus. Its dedication to servant leadership and impacting its community remains steadfast.

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...

Teik Lim President New Jersey Institute of Technology Since he started in July 2022, NJIT has opened a new 176-unit dorm, welcomed its largest and most diverse first-year class, received a transformative $3 million donation from venture...

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.

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...

Ali Houshmand President Rowan University Houshmand, No. 1 on last year’s list, has long been regarded as an innovative thought leader. His efforts have helped propel Rowan into a spot among the top schools in the state.

Jonathan Holloway President Rutgers University He’s earned accolades from all for his commitment to bringing more access and greater affordability to firstgeneration leaders at the state’s flagship university.

Richard Helldobler President William Paterson University Like many WPU students, Helldobler is a firstgeneration student of immigrant heritage, an experience that grounds his work in serving students for whom education is a means of social mobility and...

Kathryn Foster President The College of New Jersey Some say the No. 1 role of being a college president is raising money. Foster took that to heart, donating $250,000 of her own money to create the Foster...