News & Events

ICUNJ Inaugural Presidents’ Networking Reception
On Tuesday evening, June 14, 2022, ICUNJ hosted its first ever Presidents' Networking Reception in the beautiful Erlanger Gardens at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The event provided an opportunity for our College Presidents, higher ed decision...

Class of 2022 honored during annual Rider Commencement ceremonies
775 students earned their bachelor’s degrees by Adam Grybowski Rider University’s annual undergraduate Commencement ceremony returned to Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton on May 14 as 775 students were honored for earning their bachelor’s degrees. In her...

465 Graduates Earn Degrees at Centenary University’s 147th Commencement
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An Impressive Selection of Inspirational Speakers will address the ICUNJ Class of 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Commencement season is upon us and ICUNJ institutions have announced their honorary degree recipients and commencement speakers for their respective in-person graduation ceremonies this year, and the list is quite impressive. The...

Caldwell University Scholarship Luncheon
On Monday, May 2, 2022, at Caldwell University, donors and students had an opportunity to meet in person to celebrate the achievements of scholarship recipients. ICUNJ Vice President of Development, MaryAlice Breuninger had the opportunity to meet with Novartis...

Senate Budget Committee Testimony
Below is the written testimony of Patrick F. Leahy, Ph.D, President, Monouth University submitted to the Senate Budge Committee on May 3, 2022 advocating for the 14 private higher education institutions in our sector. The oral testimony given by Dr. Leahy was a...

Installation of James W. Crawford, III as the Sixth President of Felician University
Congratulations are in order for Felician University President James W. Crawford, III, who celebrated his historic inauguration to the post on April 29, 2022 after a week long celebration at the University. A former Navy officer and judge advocate general, President...

Assembly Budget Committee Testimony
Below is the written Testimony of Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., President, Saint Peter’s University submitted to the Assembly Budget Committee on April 25, 2022 advocating for the 14 private higher education institutions in our sector. The oral testimony given by Dr....

Saint Peter’s University Celebrates 150 Years
Saint Peter’s University is proud to announce its Founders’ Week celebration in honor of the 150th anniversary of April 3, 1872, the day Saint Peter’s was granted its charter from the State of New Jersey. The celebration began with a Mass on Sunday, April 3 and...

New Jersey: the Garden State, the Education State and (for two weeks, at least) the ‘Center of the College Basketball Universe’!
By Steve Reynolds, President, Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey A remarkable season for ICUNJ schools - - with monumental upsets, championships, and dramatic comebacks New Jersey is known for its beautiful and plentiful gardens and as the...