Higher Education

Rodney Priestley Dean, Graduate School Princeton University His star continues to rise in academia. He now leads Graduate School, with focus on innovation, inclusion and promoting interdisciplinary research and scholarship. Joseph NyreLamont Repollet  

Joseph Nyre President Seton Hall University The newly renovated University Center received increased functionality throughout, including upgraded lounges, student dining and the University Club. Joe MarbachRodney Priestley  

Joe Marbach President Georgian Court University Georgian Court recently received a national NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition award — an honor measured by service hours. Patrick LeahyJoseph Nyre  

Patrick Leahy President Monmouth University Monmouth is one of three schools that will collaborate on a project that will monitor for potential changes to fisheries in a wind-energy area. Harvey KesselmanJoe Marbach  

Harvey Kesselman President Stockton University Longtime president, who will retire at end of school year, will leave with legacy of positioning school’s Atlantic City campus to be an economic and educational driver for South Jersey. Cindy JebbPatrick Leahy  

Cindy Jebb President Ramapo College of N.J. School’s new Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center is first of its kind to offer case work, research and hands-on education in investigative genetic genealogy. Anthony IaconoHarvey Kesselman  

Anthony Iacono President County College of Morris This out-of-the-box thinking is another reason why CCM is better than almost everyone else: The school is starting a drone pilot certificate program. Pat HobbsCindy Jebb  

Pat Hobbs Athletic director Rutgers University For years, the task was having the athletic program break even. Now, after paying men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell, it’s finding a way to fund the necessary name, image & likeness...

Richard Helldobler President William Paterson University The school’s innovative online learning programs are up 57%, but it must find way to turn around sagging in-person enrollment. Merodie HancockPat Hobbs  

Merodie Hancock President Thomas Edison State University School, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, said it remains committed to redefining how higher education should respond to the needs of working adults and their employers. Kate FosterRichard Helldobler