2024

Lisa Kaplowitz Executive director, Rutgers Center for Women in Business Rutgers-Newark and New Brunswick In addition to being an accomplished executive, well-honored educator and sought-after speaker, she is a leader in advocating for women in the business...

Explore the impact of the presidents of New Jersey's two-year colleges. These dedicated leaders are enhancing access to education, developing workforce training programs and ensuring that community colleges remain vital gateways to higher education...

Dale Caldwell President Centenary University Highly regarded thought leader, Caldwell is bringing energy and excitement to Hackettstown-based school, transforming all aspects with emphasis on emotional well-being, intellectual curiosity and intercultural competence.

Lisa Gonsisko Director of residence life Ramapo College of New Jersey Key leader in a key aspect of the college selection: School has been ranked as having the best dorms in the state, six years running.

Jonathan Koppell President Montclair State University He’s now fully entrenched in the job, aggressively laying out and implementing his vision for the school: To be a major research university and be a major force in the communities...

Michael Alvatroni President Fairleigh Dickinson University Longtime faculty member has wasted little time putting his mark on FDU (since assuming top job just over a year ago) — detailing why all universities must adjust to new market...

Celebrate the unsung heroes of higher education in New Jersey. This category shines a light on individuals who may not always be in the spotlight, but are making significant contributions to their institutions and...

Bob Santelli Founding executive director, Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music Monmouth University In process of building a 30,000-square-foot building that will house the Springsteen Archives, the Center for American Music, related exhibition galleries and a...

Audrey Kelly Chief of staff, executive director to the board of trustees Kean University She has served the board for two decades — and served Kean in nearly every capacity. As chief of staff, she oversees a...

Annette Reboli Dean, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Rowan University The school recently was ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and in the Top 50 nationally for primary care, helping to address an urgent shortfall of...