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Drew University’s RISE Program Celebrates Heroes in Drug Discovery
Dr. Brian Lanman received the annual Heroes in Drug Discovery Award November 2021 – Drew University students learned about the invention of the breakthrough anti-cancer drug Sotorasib in an online presentation and awards ceremony. Dr. Brian Lanman The ceremony was...
Drew University will Honor the Amgen Team with the 2021 Heroes in Drug Discovery Award
Join the free virtual seminar at 7pm on Wednesday, November 17th exploring the Amgen Discover Team's journey for a breakthrough drug in the treatment of cancer hosted by Drew's Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE). Register at drew.edu/heroes. KRAS is one...
Dr. Matthew Whelan Inaugurated at Caldwell University’s 9th President
Matthew Whelan, formally inaugurated Friday as the new president of Caldwell University 16 months after taking office, in a COVID-delayed ceremony, joked that he was in the middle of a second first year at the school. Whelan, however, made the moment one that looked...
‘Future of hope’: Saint Elizabeth U. installs its first male, and first Black, president
William Westhoven - Morristown Daily Record MORRIS TOWNSHIP — While many students were in classes or studying for midterm exams, a new president was installed Thursday to formally begin his term as the eighth president of Saint Elizabeth University. Some students...
ICUNJ Class of 2025 – Continuing the Tradition of Talented Diversity
The collection of institutions that make up the Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey continues to be committed to living, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and connectedness. After more than a year of mainly virtual...
ESPN Halftime Interview at Monmouth v Princeton Football Game
Listen to Monmouth University President, Dr. Patrick Leahy and ICUNJ President Steve Reynolds' ESPN halftime interview at the October 9th 2021 Monmouth vs Princeton Football game. They discuss the connection between the two universities, the importance and value of...
Eisgruber, New Jersey higher education leaders urge Congress to double Pell Grants
Emily Aronson, Office of Communications, Sept. 23, 2021, 9:58 a.m. Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber and higher education leaders across New Jersey have sent a letter to the state’s Congressional delegation in support of doubling the maximum Pell...
Hispanic Healthcare Administration Student Aims to Bring Cultural Awareness to Field
Aryana Velez was meeting with the Associate Dean of the School of Business and Computer Science Virginia Rich, J.D., her freshman year, listening to her explain the field of healthcare administration, and a “light bulb went off.” Instantly Velez knew she wanted...
ICUNJ President Speaks with Dianne Doctor of “New Jersey Now” (My9/WWOR)
On August 22nd, ICUNJ President Steve Reynolds appeared on a segment of the New Jersey Now (My9/WWOR) education episode with Dianne Doctor. They discussed Steve’s new role and his vision for the ICUNJ institutions moving forward. Steve touched on the value...
New Jersey is “The Education State” – – With Plentiful and Beautiful Gardens!
Written by Steve Reynolds, President, ICFNJ There has been historical debate over the true origins of our nickname, “The Garden State”. One theory is that a couple of cranberry farmers in the mid-19th century came up with the name to help market their farms in the...