Caldwell University Celebrates Inauguration of its 10th President, Jeffrey Senese and the University’s Founder’s Day
Caldwell, N.J., March 21, 2024- Caldwell University celebrated the Inauguration of its 10th President, Jeffrey D. Senese, Ph.D. and the University’s Founder’s Day on March 21. Presidents and administrators of universities and colleges, community leaders, alumni,...
Undergraduate Research Symposium Builds on Student Interests to Develop Career Skills
Independent college students representing 40 unique research projects gathered on the Turf at Bell Works in Holmdel on Tuesday, March 19th, to share their findings with representatives from some of New Jersey’s largest industries and research faculty from our...
Felician University Announces 7th President
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Jim D’Agostino, chair of the Felician University Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Dr. Mildred Mihlon has been appointed the 7th President of Felician University by a unanimous vote of the Board. Dr. Mihlon has been serving in the...
The Inaugural New Jersey Higher Education Mental Health Summit
ICUNJ, New Jersey Schools and Over 500 Student-Facing Campus Staff, Mental Health Experts and Lawmakers Participate in Historic Conference On January 10, 2024, New Jersey offered a ‘first in the nation’ collaborative event engaging all institutions of...
“Moving In Day” Marks First of Many “Moving Forward” College Events
As students go through the process of settling in new living spaces, making new acquaintances, adjusting to new schedules and facing new academic challenges, they may feel overwhelmed. Our colleges understand the pressures of leaving home and starting a new chapter in...RECENT NEWS
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