ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Michael Alvatroni
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...
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: 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 — Four-year Presidents
Meet the presidents of New Jersey's prestigious four-year colleges and universities. These visionary leaders are at the forefront of transforming higher education, promoting academic excellence and preparing students for successful careers in an ever-evolving...
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.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: 4 Year Presidents — Michael Bernstein
Michael Bernstein
Interim President
The College of New Jersey
Highly-regarded administer with impressive résumé, he’s making his mark in state (joined the N.J. Chamber of Commerce) and is a candidate to be permanent president of the school.
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 — Gary Crosby
Gary Crosby
President
Saint Elizabeth University
The school’s first Black — and first male — president, he recently had his contract extended until 2031 due to his commitment and passion to the values of the school and...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Special Recognitions — Eugene Cornacchia
Eugene Cornacchia
Retiring president
Saint Peter’s University
It’s easy to remember Eugene Cornacchia for the sense of pride and passion he showed during Saint Peter’s remarkable two-week run to the Elite Eight of the 2022 NCAA Tournament....
