Presidents

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...

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...

Eugene Cornacchia President Saint Peter’s University His big smiles during the seize-the moment run the school’s basketball team had in the 2022 NCAA Tournament made him a well-recognized figure. His success in fundraising — the school just...

Nariman Farvardin President Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens’ reputation has never been higher. The school, always ahead of the curve, appears to be increasing its lead on others as the demand for STEM-educated graduates — both at...

Gary Crosby President Saint Elizabeth University A servant-leader, he is recognized for his student-centered, missionoriented and transformational leadership. Crosby has published and presented numerous articles, reports and technical papers on higher education and community engagement.

Lamont Repollet President Kean University Since taking the helm in 2020, Repollet has taken bold action to help the university climb higher, “from great to elite.” Among other goals and initiatives, he has vowed to elevate the...

Michael Avaltroni Interim president Fairleigh Dickinson University It’s easy to call Avaltroni the party president after he helped the school celebrate its monumental NCAA Tournament upset. But, when you hear him discuss and detail the challenges facing...

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.

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...