Second Annual New Jersey Higher Education Mental Health Summit Offers New Concepts and Resources for Campus Staff
Stevens Institute of Technology Hosts close to 400 Student-Facing Staff From More Than 35 New Jersey Colleges and Universities, Lawmakers, College Presidents, and Mental Health Experts During a Second Successful Conference Devoted to Learning and Sharing ‘Best...
Your College Degree is Closer Than You Think – The Entry Point to Your Future May be Right Here in New Jersey
New Jersey’s colleges and universities provide in-demand degrees for the in-demand careers of tomorrow! A wide range of degrees and financial aid for eligible residents help put a college degree within reach! The State of New Jersey wants to help students...
Third Annual Presidents’ Networking Reception Honors Student Success
Rider University hosted business, academic and legislative leaders to a unique Blues & BBQ event showcasing the Campus Green and view to Centennial Lake. The Annual Presidents’ Networking Reception, hosted on June 11th, continued to promote the vital connection...
S.T.E.M. Career Opportunities for Students at ICUNJ Universities Enhanced by Two Recent Commitments in New Jersey
The State of New Jersey has long been considered the historical epicenter in the development of technology and innovation. The presence of the iconic Bell Laboratories (‘Bell Labs’) in our state supports the claim that New Jersey has been the ‘Innovation State’ in our...
Independent College President Inaugurations Deliver Vision and Promise
The inauguration of a college president is a unique time in the life of a higher education institution. The history held within sacred halls and rooted in honored traditions are met with a vision for the future. The institutional strengths serve as the foundation upon...RECENT NEWS
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NJ Independent Universities Explore the Impacts of AI on Learning Models and Business OperationsICUNJ Presidents’ Retreat Provided New Jersey University Presidents and Corporate Executives with Unique and Timely Insights on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Government Policy on Higher Education and the New Jersey Economy
On June 10, 2025, ICUNJ hosted its Annual Retreat addressing the increasingly important topic of Artificial Intelligence from the campus of Drew University. Over 30 people were in attendance at this gathering of university presidents, campus leadership and members of the ICUNJ Corporate Advisory Board to participate in three distinct sessions addressing AI topics that are critical to both higher education and corporations in our state. […]
Transformation of Career Services to Better Serve Students Highlighted at Half Day ConferenceStudents attend college for multiple reasons – gain new knowledge and skills, expand career […]- Innovations, Collaborations and Cost Savings Prompted New Conversations at ICUNJ’s Annual Networking ReceptionFrom the patio of historic Mead Hall on the Drew University Campus, one could hear conversations […]
- Higher Education Leaders Testify at Assembly and Senate Budget HearingsFDU President and NJ Presidents’ Council Chairman Michael Avaltroni was joined by Secretary of […]
