ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Andrés Acebo
Andrés Acebo
Interim president
New Jersey City University
He continues to lead a remarkable turnaround at university that is launching ground for so many first-generation students.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Dale Caldwell
Dale Caldwell
President
Centenary University
Thought leader, speaker and author on numerous subjects, he brings new ideas and energy to small suburban school.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Nariman Farvardin
Nariman Farvardin
President
Stevens Institute of Technology
One of the premier tech schools in the country features great views of New York City from its new dormitory towers.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Merodie Hancock
Merodie Hancock
President
Thomas Edison State University
School, which always has been a step ahead in online learning, recently launched a certificate program for those interested in careers in cannabis.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Gregory Dell’Omo
Gregory Dell’Omo
President
Rider University
Enrollment at school is up 27% since 2021 — and retention rate recently topped 80%.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Cindy Jebb
Cindy Jebb
President
Ramapo College of N.J.
Under her leadership, Ramapo College received more than $35 million in grant funding to increase vital student health and wellness services and to expand innovative academic programming.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Nancy Cantor
Nancy Cantor
Chancellor
Rutgers University – Newark
There was an outcry from numerous areas when it was announced that her contract would not be renewed. That’s how well she is respected on campus and in Newark.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Brian Bridges
Brian Bridges
Secretary
N.J. Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
A number of colleges and universities in the state are struggling to find their financial way. His office will assist when appropriate.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Eugene Cornacchia
Eugene Cornacchia
President
Saint Peter’s University
He heads into retirement after attention-grabbing run in 2022 NCAA Tournament — and record fundraising campaign. That’s a good way to go out.
ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — David Stout
David Stout
President
Brookdale Community College
School is continually lauded for its academics (Top 3% of all community colleges in country) and for its affordability.
