ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Special Recognitions — Nancy Cantor
Nancy Cantor
Outgoing chancellor
Rutgers University – Newark
There are many ways to define the impact one has as the leader of a college — here’s one that cannot be denied: Your ouster leads to nearly universal...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Antonio Tillis
Antonio Tillis
Chancellor
Rutgers University – Camden
School is approaching its 100th anniversary (2026) with its first Top 100 national ranking ever (No. 98 in U.S. News & World Report), but its continued success will depend on...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Jeffrey Senese
Jeffrey Senese
President
Caldwell University
School was one of 25 schools nationally to receive an HSI Impact Award from the Angelos Investors (the most prominent group of Latinx entrepreneurs) for its work in serving Hispanic students .
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Katia Passerini
Katia Passerini
Interim president
Seton Hall University
She soon will return to her role as provost (the requirement of being a priest made her ineligible for permanent role), but her remarkable work in a time of crisis...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Mildred Mihlon
Mildred Mihlon
President
Felician University
Her ascension to the top spot has been quick. Brought in during the pandemic to be the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, she then became interim president before topping...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Patrick Leahy
Patrick Leahy
President
Monmouth University
A value institution of the first rate: The quality of education at private school always has been known, but it offers more aid and educates more first-generation students than most would guess.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Cindy Jebb
Cindy Jebb
President
Ramapo College of New Jersey
At a time when some are questioning the need for a college education, she boldly preaches its value — not only for preparing students for a new-age workforce, but...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Richard Helldobler
Richard Helldobler
President
William Paterson University
He has had a huge impact in his nearly six years as president, establishing new programs to expand access, increase retention (well above national average) and completion, and make the university...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Merodie Hancock
Merodie Hancock
President
Thomas Edison State University
Through decades of meaningful interaction with nontraditional learners, she says she knows education is the key to unlocking true potential. She has dedicated her career to serving a multitude of...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Greg Dell’Omo
Greg Dell’Omo
President
Rider University
In nearly 10 years at the helm, he has helped school transform from regional, commuter-based institution to a comprehensive residential university that is growing quickly, drawing students from across the country.
