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Undergraduate Research Symposium Highlights Thriving STEM Programs Supported by Corporate Partners
The Symposium offered an inspirational day with 34 independent student research projects engaging 43 student researchers from 12 of our member colleges and the return to a live event at the Liberty Science Center on March 28 for the first time since the onset of the...

New Jersey: The Cinderella State
New Jersey’s Independent Colleges and Universities Are Once Again in ‘Hoops Cinderella Heaven’ Last March (New Jersey: the Garden State, the Education State and (for two weeks, at least) the ‘Center of the College Basketball Universe’! – ICUNJ (njcolleges.org), we...

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
https://www.centenaryuniversity.edu/news/465-graduates-earn-degrees-at-centenary-universitys-147th-commencement/

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...

It’s official: Avaltroni named next president at FDU
By ROI-NJ Staff (Florham Park) - April 26, 2023 Board Chair: He has unrelenting drive and determination to help institution excel From March Madness moments to school functions, business meetings to social media appearances, many have seen Michael Avaltroni as a...

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....