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Acebo receives 18-month contract extension from NJCU
The New Jersey City University board of trustees announced a contract extension Dec. 9 for interim President Andres Acebo. Salary terms were not disclosed. The 18-month extension takes effect Jan. 1, 2025, for Acebo to serve as interim president through June 30, 2026 – with the option for an additional one-year extension through June 30, 2027. Coverage by Matthew Fazelpoor
Hudson County View (December 11, 2024)
NJCU board unanimously votes for 18-month extension for interim president
The New Jersey City University Board of Trustees voted unanimously (7-0) for an 18-month extension for Interim President Andrés Acebo at Monday evening’s meeting. Acebo, who has served as interim president since being appointed to a two-year term on January 17th, 2023, will now serve in the post through June 30th, 2026, with an option for a one-year renewal through June 30th, 2027. Coverage by John Heinis.
Acebo given 18-month extension as interim president at NJCU
Andrés Acebo had his contract as interim president at New Jersey City University extended for 18 months by the NJCU Board of Trustees Monday night.
The extension will begin on Jan. 1, taking Acebo through June 30, 2026 – at a minimum. There is a provision for an additional one-year extension at that time.
Acebo has done an incredible job since being named interim president in January of 2023 in the middle of a financial crisis that was threatening to shut down the school. He was named No. 1 on the ROI-NJ: Influencers list for higher education in 2024. Article by Tom Bergeron.
Hudson County View (December 6, 2024)
NJCU unveils 1st Student Development & Community Engagement Strategic Plan
New Jersey City University has unveiled their first Student Development and Community Engagement Strategic Plan to aid student success, promotes civic responsibility, and strengthens connections between the University and its surrounding communities.
NJCU intros Student Development and Community Engagement Strategic Plan
New Jersey City University (NJCU) on Thursday announced the introduction of the institution’s first Student Development and Community Engagement Strategic Plan. The five-year strategic plan, spanning 2024-2028, is designed to foster an inclusive and empowering campus environment that nurtures student success, promotes civic responsibility, and strengthens connections between the University and its surrounding communities.
NJCU appoints Dr. Esther Nir as interim dean of the College of Professional Studies
Dr. Esther Nir, Professor of Criminal Justice at New Jersey City University was appointed as the new Interim Dean of the College of Professional Studies, the university announced on Dec. 5.
Since joining the NJCU community in 2016, Nir has served the university in various roles. While working as a faculty member in the Department of Criminal Justice, she founded the NJCU Mock Trial Team and has guided the team as its coach since 2017.
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (December 3, 2024)
NJCU is best for Vets for third year
New Jersey City University (NJCU), led by its Office of Military & Veterans Services, has been recognized by the Military Times by being named to its 2024 “Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings, released this month. It is the third consecutive year NJCU has been recognized as a Best for Vets honoree. NJCU is one of only three four-year public universities in New Jersey to be honored. NJCU has been honored each year since 2022 by the Military Times, a source for independent news and information for service members and their families, with inclusion in an annual list recognizing the top colleges and universities for military service members and veterans. Story by David Mosca.
Hudson County View (December 2, 2024)
NJCU and Jersey City BOE sign agreement to strengthen visual & performing arts
New Jersey City University and the Jersey City Board of Education signed an academic articulation agreement to strengthen visual and performing arts last week. The district will lease the upper floors of the university’s Grossnickle Hall, for approximately $543,406 next year and about $1 million the following year, and have access to other NJCU facilities and equipment through this groundbreaking agreement.
NJCU and Jersey City Board of Ed sign agreement to strengthen visual and performing arts education
New Jersey City University signed an academic articulation agreement with the Jersey City Board of Education aimed at enhancing the operation of the Jersey City Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts Program.
NJCU launches LIFT program aimed at helping those with special needs
New Jersey City University recently launched the A. Harry Moore School Life Independence and Future Transitions program, an initiative that aims to offer opportunities and pathways for those in the special needs community. With the announcement of the LIFT program, NJCU has transformed the first floor of Grossnickle Hall on campus — located adjacent to John F. Kennedy Boulevard and across the street from the full A. Harry Moore School which celebrated its centennial in 2021, to expand and further the decades-long relationship between the university and the special needs school.
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (November 25, 2024)
NJCU and A. Harry Moore School partnership to boost independence for special needs students
New Jersey City University and A. Harry Moore Laboratory School are continuing a relationship that spans six decades with the launch of the A. Harry Moore School Life Independence and Future Transitions (LIFT) program at NJCU’s Grossnickle Hall. A grand-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in late October on the NJCU campus. Story by David Mosca.
The Hudson Reporter (November 21, 2024)
NJCU and AHM Launch the LIFT Program to Empower Special Needs Students for Independence
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the A. Harry Moore Laboratory School (AHM) launched the Life Independence and Future Transitions (LIFT) program with a ribbon-cutting event at NJCU’s Grossnickle Hall.
This program is made to help students with special needs gain the skills and confidence they need to live more independently and take on life as adults.
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (November 20, 2024)
Jersey City schools to lease classroom space from NJCU in new partnership
Talented artists in Jersey City schools may have a new space for their art courses beginning next year: a college campus.
A new deal between New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the city’s public schools would allow the Jersey City Arts High School program to lease entire floors of a campus hall and access a menu of other perks, including theater space and additional equipment.
Yahoo! Finance (November 18, 2024)
Fitch raises outlook for New Jersey City University
Fitch Ratings raised its outlook for New Jersey City University from negative to stable, citing “significant progress toward achieving fiscal balance despite continued pressure on student enrollment.”
Higher Ed Dive (November 18, 2024)
Fitch raises outlook for New Jersey City University
Fitch Ratings raised its outlook for New Jersey City University from negative to stable, citing “significant progress toward achieving fiscal balance despite continued pressure on student enrollment.”
Hudson County View (November 14, 2024)
Following Moody’s, Fitch Ratings upgrades NJCU rating from negative to stable
After Moody’s upgraded New Jersey City University’s credit rating from negative to stable in February, the same thing that Fitch Ratings did yesterday, the school announced. Coverage by John Heinis.
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (November 13, 2024)
Feminist art group brings first solo exhibit to the U.S.
Tomorrow Girls Troop, a feminist artist group that has been globally promoting feminism in Japan and East Asia through art, will present their first solo exhibition in the United States, “We Can Do It!,” at the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Visual Arts Gallery from Thursday, Nov. 14, through Wednesday, Dec. 18. Coverage by David Mosca.
Fitch Ratings (November 13, 2024)
Fitch Revises Outlook on New Jersey City University to Stable; Affirms IDR and Revs at 'BB+'
Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook on the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and bond rating for New Jersey City University (NJCU) to Stable from Negative. Fitch has also affirmed the 'BB+' IDR and bond rating on approximately $136 million of outstanding par (FYE 2023) New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (NJEFA) bonds, series 2007F, 2010G, 2015A, 2016D, 2021A and 2021B, issued on behalf of NJCU.
New program offers LIFT for Jersey City transitional students
Officials recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Life Independence and Future Transitions (LIFT) program. LIFT at New Jersey City University (NJCU) is designed to empower high school and adult transition students with disabilities, aged 15 to 21. The Oct. 30 ceremony at NJCU’s Grossnickle Hall formally introduced the initiative, launched between the university and A. Harry Moore Laboratory School (AHM). Coverage by Matthew Fazelpoor
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (November 11, 2024)
NJCU Veterans Day flag raising
NJ.com and Jersey Journal photographer Reena Rose Sibayan captured the Veterans Day flag raising on campus.
NJCU, Hudson County Latin American Chamber launch strategic partnership
Leaders from New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the Hudson County Latin American Chamber of Commerce (HCLACC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
The MOU formalizes a strategic partnership between the two organizations. NJCU and HCLACC say the collaboration aims to foster international connections, boost the local economy and enhance educational opportunities for students. According to officials, the agreement sets the stage for a series of initiatives to bridge the gap between academia and the international business community. Coverage by Matthew Fazelpoor
BizRepublic (November 8, 2024)
New Jersey City University and Hudson County Latin American Chamber of Commerce Forge Groundbreaking Partnership
This partnership is set to launch with a series of workshops and networking events in the coming months, culminating in the inaugural Latino International Business Expo in September 2025.
NJCU partners with Hudson County Latin American Chamber of Commerce to enhance opportunities for students
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the Hudson County Latin American Chamber of Commerce (HCLACC) on Thursday announced a partnership aimed at fostering international connections, boosting the local economy, and enhancing educational opportunities for students.
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (November 5, 2024)
NJCU and A. Harry Moore Laboratory School launch ‘LIFT’ Program
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the A. Harry Moore Laboratory School (AHM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce and launch the A. Harry Moore School Life Independence and Future Transitions (LIFT) program at NJCU’s Grossnickle Hall.
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (November 5, 2024)
NJCU, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce expand Hispanic Business Hub
New Jersey City University and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. This strategic partnership will also facilitate the expansion of the chamber’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s campus.
Statewide Hispanic Chamber, NJCU strike new partnership
The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) and New Jersey City University (NJCU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Oct. 21.
Leaders say the agreement will create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. Meanwhile, it will also facilitate the expansion of SHCCNJ’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s Jersey City campus.
New Jersey Business Magazine (October 22, 2024)
MOU Signed to Enhance Opportunities for Students and Hispanic Business Community
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. This strategic partnership will also facilitate the expansion of SHCCNJ’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s campus at the expense of SHCCNJ.
NJCU, Hispanic Chamber to create workforce opportunities for students with Hispanic Business Community
New Jersey City University and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey have signed a memorandum of understanding that will create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. The partnership also will include the expansion of SHCCNJ’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s campus at the expense of SHCCNJ. Article by Tom Bergeron.
New Jersey Stage (October 1, 2024)
New Jersey City University presents a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition
New Jersey City University is presenting a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery through October 17, 2024. Gerardo Castro (1967 – 2024), an esteemed Afro-Puerto Rican artist, taught various art courses at New Jersey City University over two decades after earning his MFA at Pratt Institute and his BFA at NJCU.
Mosaic.NJ.com (October 1, 2024)
NJCU photo exhibit aims to shed light on migrants’ experiences in the U.S.
Established by the U.S. Congress in 1990, TPS offers temporary legal status to individuals from countries experiencing crises, such as ongoing armed conflict or natural disasters. Most TPS recipients are from countries like El Salvador, Honduras and Haiti. In a vivid photo exhibition, “Stories of Belonging,” opening Oct. 7 at the New Jersey City University courtyard, the images portray the lives and struggles of migrant workers in the U.S.
New Jersey City University Recognized as Top Public School and Leader in Social Mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2025
New Jersey City University (NJCU) has long been recognized as a regional and national leader in the life changing metric of social mobility, and NJCU’s transformative role in this area has been affirmed once again. NJCU has been recognized as a Top Public School and a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2025 rankings announced today.
NJ.com/Jersey Journal (September 25, 2024)
13 Latinx photographers show off their roots in new exhibit at NJCU gallery
New Jersey City University (NJCU)’s Visual Arts Gallery launched Lente Latine/Latin Lens this week, a group exhibition of the work by 13 Latinx photographers. The exhibition, in which the participating photographers captured their communities through their camera lens, is part of NJCU’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming on campus from now until Oct. 15.
New Jersey Stage (September 22, 2024)
New Jersey City University presents "Lente Latine/Latin Lens"
New Jersey City University presents Lente Latine/Latin Lens in the NJCU Visual Arts Gallery from September 24 through October 31, 2024. The exhibition sheds light on recent works by Latin American photographers based on the east coast. It is part of the university's Hispanic Heritage Month program.
Broadway World (September 21, 2024)
NJCU Galleries To Present LENTE LATINE/LATIN LENS In Featured Hispanic Heritage Month Programming
New Jersey City University (NJCU)'s Visual Arts Gallery will open a unique group exhibition of the work by 13 Latinx photographers, focusing on capturing their communities through their camera lens, when the exhibit launches on September 24, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m., highlighted by an artist talk from 5-6:30 p.m.
2024 Education Power 50: No. 4: Andres Acebo
Since taking over as interim president of New Jersey City University last year, Acebo continues to lead the institution through a remarkable recovery – following a budget mess that preceded him. He has drawn praise and recognition for his leadership — demonstrating a clear vision and mission as well as forging key partnerships with a slew of organizations and stakeholders.
Jayaraman named interim dean of NJCU School of Business
Jayadhurganandh “J.D.” Jayaraman has been appointed the new interim dean of the School of Business at New Jersey City University, the school announced Friday. Jayaraman, currently the chair of the Department of Finance at the school, brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to his new role as the interim dean.
Hudson County View (September 13, 2024)
NJCU School of Business names Dr. J.D. Jayaraman as new interim dean
The New Jersey City University School of Business has name Dr. J.D. Jayaraman, the chair of their finance department, as their new interim dean, succeeding Dr. Marvin Walker. The New Jersey City University School of Business has name Dr. J.D. Jayaraman, the chair of their finance department, as their new interim dean, succeeding Dr. Marvin Walker.
New Jersey Business Magazine (September 13, 2024)
NJCU School of Business Gets New Interim Dean
New Jersey City University (NJCU) has announced that Dr. Jayadhurganandh (J.D.) Jayaraman, the chair of the Department of Finance, has been appointed the new interim dean of the NJCU School of Business.
Dr. Jayaraman brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to his new role. His interdisciplinary background includes a Ph.D. in Finance from Oklahoma State University and additional graduate degrees in Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science from Columbia University.
NJCU initiative aims to strengthen community ties
New Jersey City University recently launched the NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council. Announced Aug. 22, the Council aims to forge stronger ties between NJCU and the surrounding community. It includes community leaders, anchor organizations, elected officials, local business owners and more. NJCU says the effort seeks to formalize and strengthen the stakeholder collaborations that have been built over the last 18 months, which NJBIZ has reported on. Coverage by Matthew Fazelpoor
Hudson County View (August 24, 2024)
Acebo unveils NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council with 20 members
New Jersey City University Interim President Andres Acebo unveiled his first community advisory council consisting of 20 members from the education, business, and political sectors. The NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council is committed to enhancing the university’s engagement with the local community through various collaborative initiatives. Coverage by John Heinis.
New Jersey Business Magazine (August 23, 2024)
NJCU Unveils Initiative to Forge Stronger University-Community Ties
New Jersey City University (NJCU), Jersey City, has created the NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council, an initiative designed to strengthen the bond between the university and its surrounding community. The establishment of the President’s Council seeks to formalize and strengthen the collaborative relationships that have been built with numerous stakeholders over the past 18 months, marking a significant step forward in canalizing mutual trust and support.
NJCU creates Community Advisory Council
In an effort designed to strengthen the bond between New Jersey City University and the surrounding community, the school announced Thursday that it has created a President’s Community Advisory Council that will help advise on and contribute to the school’s mission.
ROI Influencers People of Color 2024: Top 30 — #24 Andrés Acebo
No. 1 on our Higher Education list, he continues to fight the good fight at NJCU, an essential body of higher education for so many.
Essex County College, NJCU Sign Transfer Agreement For Students
Students at Essex County College now have a new pathway to continue their educations at New Jersey City University. The two schools recently announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding for a transfer program, with NJCU interim president Andrés Acebo and Essex County College president Augustine Boakye inking the deal at signing ceremony in Newark on July 18.
New Jersey Business Magazine (July 22, 2024)
Essex|NJCU Express Transfer Agreement Signed
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Essex County College (ECC) have signed the Essex|NJCU Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to NJCU, according to the two institutions.
The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024 between NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and Essex President Augustine A. Boakye, Ph.D.
NJCU, Essex County College launch seamless transfer program
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Essex County College (ECC) established a seamless transfer program between the two institutions, the Essex|NJCU Express. NJCU and ECC leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony last week in Jersey City with other leaders and stakeholders. Effective Sept. 1, 2024, for a period of at least five years. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor
Hudson County View (July 19, 2024)
NJCU & Essex Community College presidents sign express transfer program MOU
Under the terms of the articulation agreement, which is effective September 1, 2024 for a period of at least five years, Essex County College students in good academic standing who have earned an Associate of Arts or Science degree at Essex, will be granted joint admission into NJCU with junior academic status, in the same or similar academic program. Coverage by John Heinis/Hudson County View.
New Jersey City University and Essex County College sign Essex|NJCU Express Transfer Agreement
New Jersey City University and Essex County College signed the Essex|NJCU Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to NJCU. The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024 between NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and Essex President Augustine A. Boakye, Ph.D.
NJCU, Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County establish partnership
New Jersey City University and the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County recently announced a comprehensive partnership aimed at empowering underserved and underrepresented students to pursue postsecondary education, including peer mentorship opportunities and conditional admission to NJCU.
NJCU, Hudson Boys and Girls Club launch partnership
A new Hudson County partnership aims to support underserved students with higher education opportunities.
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County (BGCHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) July 8, establishing a first-of-its-kind initiative between the school and a youth organization. According to the partners, the collaboration will focus on initiatives to facilitate pathways toward pursuing a college education at NJCU. Upon successful completion of BGCHC programs and meeting NJCU’s admission requirements, participants will receive conditional admission to NJCU. They’ll also earn a 15% tuition discount for up to four years, if they remain in good academic standing. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (July 9, 2024)
NJCU forms partnership with Hudson Boys and Girls Club, offering 15% discount to members
You don’t need to be a math wiz to know that 15% off a college education is a heck of a deal. In a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County (BGCHC), New Jersey City University (NJCU) is offering just that for members who complete special programming at the club, attend NJCU and remain in good academic standing.
Story by Ron Zeitlinger
NJCU announces new leadership in Division of Student Development and Community Engagement
New Jersey City University announced that, following an extensive search, Erin McCann has been appointed as the university’s next vice president for student development and community engagement, while Joy Smith has been selected as the inaugural associate vice president for student persistence. Both administrators will return to the university after previous tenures serving the NJCU community earlier in their higher education careers.
Hudson County View (July 8, 2024)
NJCU and Boys & Girls Club sign MOU to help students in underserved communities
New Jersey City University and the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County signed a memorandum of understanding today with the intent to help students in underserved communities receive a higher education. Coverage by John Heinis/Hudson County View.
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (June 30, 2024)
Teacher, artist, NJCU alumna celebrates 100 years of life
New Jersey City University (NJCU) alumna Bertha Dolores Wilson Miller ‘87 has a century’s worth of experience and memories, as the alumna celebrated living a full life on her 100th birthday on June 8. Miller reminisced about her time as an NJCU student and described it as a “crossroads” moment in her professional career.
“I became a reading specialist because I love working with children,” said Miller about her reasons for continuing her education.
Acebo earns praise ahead of Higher Ed Committee meeting on NJCU monitoring report
The state Senate and Assembly Higher Education Committees will meet Monday for a joint hearing to receive testimony on the findings of New Jersey City University’s Fiscal & Governance Monitoring Report and Accountability Plan. The intent of the hearing is to hear the status of benchmarks related to NJCU’s fiscal stability and recommendations about future steps needed to best serve the university’s students.
The article quotes committee co-chairs Senator Joe Cryan and Assemblywoman Linda Carter, and a statement of support issued by 21 legislators. Article by Tom Bergeron.
New Jersey Globe (June 6, 2024)
Opinion: Lawmakers reaffirm support for New Jersey City University and interim president Andres Acebo
"We applaud the servant leadership that the State and our communities have witnessed from NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo, J.D. President Acebo is the only current Latino to lead any institution of higher education in New Jersey and the youngest known ever to lead a public university in our State. Equally notable is that he also personifies the stories of the students he serves as a first-generation, public school-educated son of working-class immigrants, born and raised in Hudson County, who became the first person in his family to attend college. He exemplifies the promise of equal opportunity and higher education." Article by David Wildstein
Broken, not broke: Webinar on effort at NJCU to assist pediatric cancer patients with limited financial means
The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility at New Jersey City University next week will launch brokenNotBroke, a portal that facilitates information on financial support of pediatric cancer patients. The launch will include a virtual panel discussion (from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday) that will discuss the impact of childhood cancer on the financial stability and economic mobility of families and communities.
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (June 6, 2024)
Panel discussion for brokenNotBroke
The New Jersey City University (NJCU) Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility will launch the portal brokenNotBroke, which facilitates information on financial support to pediatric cancer patients, and hold a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, June 11, from 1 to 2 p.m.
New Jersey Senate Democrats (June 4, 2024)
Members of New Jersey Legislative Caucuses Reaffirm Support for NJCU and Applaud Leadership of Interim President Andres Acebo
A press release issued by 21 legislators and members of the New Jersey Legislative Caucuses reaffirmed support for NJCU and applaud the leadership of Interim President Andres Acebo.
"The undersigned members of the New Jersey Legislature, Latino Legislative Caucus, Black Legislative Caucus, and Hudson County Legislative Delegation issued this statement affirming their continued commitment and support for New Jersey City University’s (NJCU) revitalized mission and the thousands of students and families it serves, as well as the hundreds of faculty and staff who serve them. Many members, who have proudly grown in number in the new legislative session, have deep and personal ties to the University’s mission and the students and families it touches. We personify the stories of the students who walk onto NJCU’s campus, and some of us attended and graduated from the University, which is why we proudly supported last year’s legislative stabilization appropriation and will continue to legislatively support the University’s work and commitment to the populations it serves."
Hudson County View (June 4, 2024)
15 N.J. lawmakers express support for NJCU and Interim President Acebo
15 New Jersey lawmakers have put out a lengthy statement expressing for New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Interim President Andres Acebo. The undersigned members of the Hudson County Legislative Delegation, Latino Legislative Caucus, and Black Legislative Caucus gave a glowing evaluation of Acebo’s tenure, which began in January 2023. Story by John Heinis
Jersey City Times (May 25, 2024)
New Jersey’s No. 1 Influencer in Higher Education
New Jersey City University’s Interim President Andrés Acebo has been named New Jersey’s No. 1 influencer in higher education by ROI-NJ. President Acebo posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “I am profoundly honored to be named the number one higher education influencer and leader in the State of New Jersey by @ROINJNew. This recognition holds special significance for me as the first-generation son of Cuban immigrants who holds the privilege of being the first to go to college in my family and who now gets to lead a university in the very community that helped raise me in service of students whose lives overwhelmingly mirror my personal story. My parents’ sacrifices and unwavering belief in the power of education have been my guiding light my whole life.”
Hudson County View (May 24, 2024)
NJCU Interim President Acebo ranked no. 1 on ROI-NJ’s higher education list
New Jersey City University Interim President Andres Acebo was ranked no. 1 on ROI-NJ’s list of higher education influencers last week.
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (May 19, 2024)
Half of NJCU students come from Hudson County. New enrollment plan wants to attract even more
NJ.com and The Jersey Journal released an article which profiles some of the students who attend NJCU and chronicles the mission championed every year. The article includes students and counselors from many local schools including Innovation, Dickinson and Lincoln High Schools, why NJCU is their preferred college of choice, and discusses how the Strategic Enrollment Plan announced in April will positively impact the future of the university.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Top 10 — No. 1 Andrés Acebo
Interim President Andrés Acebo has been recognized as the new No. 1 higher education influencer in the state of New Jersey in the 2024 ROI Higher Education Influencers announced on May 15 by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Deans, Directors & Key Officials — Donna Breault
She has been a huge player in the transformation of the school, leading the recently released Strategic Enrollment Plan as well as the schools’ Recovery and Revitalization Plan.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Deans, Directors & Key Officials — Brian Kirkpatrick
Fewer than 18 months after NJCU declared a fiscal emergency, Kirkpatrick (who started in June 2023) has helped school produce the first balanced operating budget since 2017, a key to Moody’s outlook being upgraded from “negative” to “stable.”
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: The Unheralded — Ira Thor
During what seemingly has been a perpetual time of crisis, he has provided accurate and informative insights regarding the recovery and revitalization of an anchor institution in its community.
College Answers: New Jersey’s leading institutions share their unique business education innovations
As part of the 2024 ROI Influencers: Higher Education List, ROI-NJ highlighted the institutions shaping the future of business education. NJCU was asked: Talk about a class, certificate or degree program that is based on a career of the future? Describe how you work with the business community to create your curriculum/teach your students? What makes your business school stand out from the crowd?
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (May 15, 2024)
Nearly 1,700 awarded diplomas at NJCU commencement (PHOTOS)
New Jersey City University awarded nearly 1,700 degrees, including an 8.2% increase in undergraduate diplomas, during a pair of commencement ceremonies at Red Bull Arena in Harrison Wednesday.
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (May 2, 2024)
New Jersey City University names commencement speaker
Bettina Love, professor, best-selling author and a leader in sparking cultural change, has been named New Jersey City University’s 2024 commencement speaker. Love will be the lone guest speaker during NJCU’s double ceremony. The first ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will include graduates from the School of Business and the College of Professional Studies.
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (April 24, 2024)
NJCU Professor Donna Farina Pens Thought-Provoking Op-Ed on Languages Represented on Campus
Dr. Donna Farina, a professor in the New Jersey City University Department of Multicultural Leadership, has penned an op-ed in NJ.com and The Jersey Journal entitled “‘𝗡𝗲𝘄’ 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗝𝗖𝗨.” This brilliant essay discusses her excitement as a linguist when meeting someone who speaks a language that is new to her, and how that can happen every day at a campus such as NJCU where more than 100 languages are represented. Dr. Farina also tells the story of several students she has taught who speak unique languages and describes their success stories.
While NJCU is revered in the community for being a transformative force, Dr. Farina poses the following question: "The question is, who exactly is being transformed? The amazing polyglot of students at New Jersey City University whose languages are a national treasure, or the rest of us who benefit every day from these immigrant students’ energy, motivation, vitality, talent, and grit?"
Read the thought-provoking article here:
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2024/04/new-languages-rightly-celebrated-respected-at-njcu-opinion.html
Hudson County View Live with President Acebo (April 24, 2024)
President Acebo Appears as Guest on Hudson County View: Live
On April 24, NJCU President Andrés Acebo had the opportunity to spend time with journalist John Heinis in studio for the live broadcast of "Hudson County View: Live." President Acebo had the opportunity to discuss the refreshed mission and vision of the university, the important strategic work being accomplished on campus, and how these purposeful efforts are making a real difference in the lives of the students the university serves...a majority of them who call Hudson County home.
The Jersey Journal and NJ.com (April 17, 2024)
23 of NJCU’s BFA graduates to show off their work with ‘Modulations’
New Jersey City University (NJCU)’s annual BFA exhibition is celebrating the talents of its 23 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates of the Class of 2024 in a showcase that will open at NJCU’s two on-campus art galleries on April 20 for a limited run through May 10.
BroadwayWorld.com (April 9, 2024)
NJCU Galleries Will Host 2024 BFA Exhibition “Modulations”
New Jersey City University (NJCU)’s annual BFA exhibition — an eclectic showcase of the culmination of the work of its 23 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates in the Class of 2024 — will open in NJCU’s two on-campus art galleries on April 20 for a limited run through May 10, 2024. The exhibition, entitled “Modulations”, is presented by the NJCU Galleries, and will include an opening reception and three Friday artist talks.
Star Ledger and NJ.com (March 20, 2024)
NJCU Professor J.D. Jayaraman Included as Subject Expert in Article on Financial Literacy in Marginalized Communities
J.D. Jayaraman, chair of the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Finance Department and an associate professor of finance at the university, is included as a subject matter expert in a NJ.com and Star Ledger article on a nonprofit focused on financial literacy programming for children in marginalized communities in grades K-12. The March 20, 2024 article is entitled “How an N.J. man is teaching kids about finance with a beach ball and Connect 4” and was published by NJ Advance Media writer Daysi Calavia-Robertson.
NJEA, NJCU host joint event on future of education
On Monday, March 11, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller and New Jersey City University (NJCU) Interim President Andrés Acebo jointly hosted a roundtable discussion in NJCU’s Gilligan Student Union Building. Titled Teachers Rise Up: Propelling Our Profession Forward, the conversation was a result of NJEA and NJCU’s collaboration and shared goal of uplifting educators and strengthening the teaching profession.
NJCU School of Business to hold open house Saturday
New Jersey City University will host its in-person Spring 2024 School of Business Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the NJCU School of Business at Harborside 2 in Jersey City. It also will enable businesses an opportunity to learn more about the School of Business at NJCU.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com (March 4, 2024)
New college chief gets it right [Opinion]
In a letter to the editor of the Jersey Journal, Elizabeth Hull, professor, Department of Political Science, Rutgers University, Newark, praises NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and the work he has done leading New Jersey City University.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com (February 26, 2024)
In digging school out of financially disastrous past, Acebo appears to have bright future as NJCU president
This in-depth feature by NJ.com praises the leadership of Interim President Andrés Acebo, the impressive work done during his term, and why many people inside and outside NJCU say he deserves to be its next long-term leader. The article includes comments from students, faculty, and political leaders. Story by Joshua Rosario
Insider NJ (February 22, 2024)
Statement by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, Nellie Pou, On Moody’s Upgrade of New Jersey City University
Senators M. Teresa Ruiz and Nellie Pou applaud Moody’s Investors Service for upgrading New Jersey City University’s (NJCU) outlook to stable from negative and affirming its outstanding Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings.
Jersey City Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez Celebrates New Jersey City University’s Financial Upgrade
Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez today expressed her pride and excitement over the recent announcement from Moody's Investors Service regarding New Jersey City University's upgraded financial outlook. The university, under the capable leadership of Interim President Andrés Acebo, has seen its Moody's financial outlook change from negative to stable, marking a significant milestone in its financial health.
Hudson County View (February 21, 2024)
State Senator McKnight commends NJCU for upgraded Moody’s credit rating
State Senator Angela McKnight (D-31) is commending New Jersey City University for receiving a Moody’s credit rating that saw their score go from “negative” to “stable.”
“It is a major victory for my district to see NJCU achieve financial stability. As one of the top universities for social mobility in the country, institutions like NJCU are essential to providing opportunity and growth for students in our diverse community and beyond,” she said in a statement.
Moody’s upgrades NJCU’s outlook from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’
NJCU received a stunningly positive review from Moody’s, which upgraded its outlook from “negative” to “stable.” The agency also affirmed NJCU’s Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings. According to the report by Moody’s, the revision of the outlook to “stable” reflects meaningful traction on financial turnaround plans, which have allowed NJCU to significantly reduce operating losses and stabilize cash reserves.
Moody's changes New Jersey City University (NJ) outlook to stable from negative; affirms Ba2 ratings
Moody's Investors Service has changed New Jersey City University's (NJCU, NJ) outlook to stable from negative and affirmed its outstanding Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings. The bonds were issued through the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (NJEFA). The university had total outstanding debt of $244 million at June 30, 2023.
ROI-NJ 2024 ROI Influencers Power List: Higher Education
NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo has been recognized by ROI-NJ for the second year in a row as an honoree on its ROI Influencers: Power List for Higher Education. ROI-NJ is a statewide leading business publication. ROI-NJ delivers real-time news and features that provide New Jersey’s diverse business community with a Return On Information, while creating dynamic engagements among influencers. Read the full ROI-NJ publication here. President Acebo is recognized on page 37.
On a mission: 1 year into the job at NJCU, Acebo says aim is clear
On January 17, 2023, Andrés Acebo was appointed Interim President of New Jersey City University (NJCU). One year later, and with significant accomplishments and partnerships, and overwhelming progress, President Acebo and the university’s efforts are profiled in an article by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. The article, written by ROI-NJ Editor and Chief Content Officer, Tom Bergeron and published on January 17, is entitled “On a mission: 1 year into the job at NJCU, Acebo says aim is clear.”
New Jersey State Senator Angela V. McKnight (District 31), also offers her thoughts on President Acebo’s leadership and efforts over the last year.
NJCU, Jersey City police union partner to offer education to officers
New Jersey City University is picking up where it left off at the end of 2023, building on its momentum. On Jan. 8, NJCU signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association (JCPOBA) that allows Jersey City law enforcement officers to easily pursue higher education opportunities at the school. Story by Matt Fazelpoor
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com (January 10, 2024)
NJCU double alumnus awarded fellowship from Columbia University
New Jersey City University (NJCU) double alumnus Ross W. Brown ‘11 (B.A. in Economics) ‘23 M.S. (Criminal Justice), has been selected for the Columbia University Center for Justice Beyond the Bars Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year at the Columbia University School of Social Work Center for Justice. This fellowship is awarded to those who are interested in the criminal justice system and social policy change, especially those who come from underrepresented groups and have been affected by the justice system.
Hudson County View (January 9, 2024)
NJCU & Jersey City POBA sign MOU to help police officers obtain their degrees
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and the Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association (POBA) signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday to help cops obtain their four-year degrees. Story by John Heinis
NJCU enters new year with momentum
Following several notable announcements to close out 2023, New Jersey City University enters 2024 riding a wave of positive momentum. NJCU has been working out of a financial crisis that ensnared the Jersey City institution – resulting in a leadership change, tough budget cuts, rightsizing and the appointment of a state monitor this past August, which came in the wake of a state comptroller investigation and report.
President Andres Acebo, who took the helm at the age of 37, has taken the challenge head-on and forged NJCU ahead. Story by Matt Fazelpoor
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (December 28, 2023)
Hudson County 2023 year in review:
Here are some of Hudson County’s top stories of 2023, in no particular order: New Jersey City University is learning. it made major strides in 2023 in getting on the right course. The board appointed a new interim president, Andres Acebo, who is fully engaged in restoring the school to solid footing. Story by Ron Zeitlinger.
New Jersey Stage (December 18, 2023)
New Jersey City University Galleries presents "The Universe of Ben Jones" and "Constellations"
New Jersey City University will hold the joint exhibit "The Universe of Ben Jones" in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery and "Constellations" in the NJCU Visual Arts Gallery, featuring the works and influences of NJCU professor emeritus of art Ben F. Jones. Both exhibits run from January 27 to April 3, 2024. There will be an Opening Reception for each on Janury 27 from 3-6 p.m.
Star Ledger/NJ.com/NJ Advance Media (December 12, 2023)
N.J. congresswoman asks college heads to fight antisemitism on campus
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-11th Dist., wrote to the presidents of more than 40 of New Jersey’s colleges and universities Monday, urging them to address the rise of antisemitism on campus. The presidents were quick to respond.
“Hate speech has no place on any of our college campuses or anywhere in society,” said Andrés Acebo, interim president of New Jersey City University. “Our Jewish and Muslim communities deserve a safe haven where there is never an excuse for anti-Semitism or Islamophobia, and we must all remain vigilant against bigotry.”
NJCU signs 1st-of-its-kind agreement with group representing 17 Latin American consulates
New Jersey City University — led by the school’s Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility — last week signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding with GLACO, an alliance made up of 17 Latin American consulates that aim to collaborate when offering consular services as well as migratory, educational and health issues.
NJCU named to 2023 Military Times Best for Vets college list
New Jersey City University (NJCU) has been recognized by the Military Times by being named to its 2023 “Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings, released on Nov. 6. NJCU is one of only four 4-year universities in New Jersey to be honored.
After beating back stage 4 cancer, NJCU assistant IT director is now taking on NYC Marathon
New Jersey City University's assistant director of information technology, Roberto Romero, will run in the New York City marathon on November 5 — less than a year after being part of a clinical trial for Stage 4 cancer. The Jersey Journal chronicles his journey to run 26.2 miles, for cancer research. Story by Ron Zeitlinger.
NJCU campus community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
New Jersey City University interim President Andrés Acebo, administrators, faculty, staff, students and community members were joined on campus by New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges and state leaders for the culminating event of Hispanic Heritage Month last Thursday. A joint resolution from the state of New Jersey and the state Senate and General Assembly was bestowed by Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro (D-Hoboken) on behalf of Chaparro, Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-Jersey City) and Sen. Brian Stack (D-Jersey City), commending and recognizing Acebo’s leadership since becoming president in January. Acebo surprised Chaparro by presenting her with the New Jersey City University Presidential Medallion.
NJ.com/Star Ledger (October 14, 2023)
An unexpected slice of Peru is hidden here in N.J. and you’ve got to visit
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, NJ Advance Media writer Daysi Calavia-Robertson tells the story of Paterson, N.J.'s "Peru Square" — the area behind Mill, Market, Main, and Cianci streets which was officially designated in 2016. NJCU Professor Max Herman, an expert in urban sociology, says areas like Peru Square have a certain vibrance and pull to them he attributes to people like Maria del Pilar, and the many others, who pour into them.
New Jersey City University Foundation announces Crum & Forster Scholarship
Underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce within the insurance industry, Crum & Forster — a leading national property, casualty and accident & health insurer headquartered in Morristown — announced it established the Crum & Forster Scholarship in partnership with New Jersey City University.
Why being designated Hispanic ‘serving’ is not nearly enough for higher education institutions
On September 22, NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo joined leaders from NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, and Bergen Community College on a panel at the Diversity Expo by the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. During the panel discussion, Acebo said “The pathway forward that we’ve charged and chartered has been about being unrelentingly focused on driving economic and social mobility — of recognizing that that degree that our (families) pushed us to pursue is still the single greatest pathway to mobility,” Story by Tom Bergeron
If you’re looking for a diverse workforce, higher ed is place to star
During his appearance as a panelist on September 22 at the Diversity Expo by the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, one of the key topics was around building a diverse workforce. NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo said “If we’re good enough to do business with, then your work is good enough to hire our students. “Higher education, in general, is headed toward a great disruption — the value proposition is being challenged. Be the disruptor. Change the business model. Be a catalyst for innovation, for prosperity and empowerment — and that unfolds brilliantly in our communities when we’re tied to businesses.” Story by Tom Bergeron
NJCU interim President Acebo selected for AASCU New Presidents Academy
NJCU interim president, Andrés Acebo, was recently selected to participate in the 2023 American Association of State Colleges and Universities New Presidents Academy. Acebo, who was appointed interim president in January, is one of just 26 new presidents nationally selected to participate in this prestigious academy, and the only president from New Jersey.
New Jersey Globe (August 2, 2023)
Tribute to Lieutenant Gov. Sheila Oliver from Interim President Andrés Acebo
NJCU joins the entire State of New Jersey in mourning the sudden and tragic passing of trailblazing New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver on August 1, 2023. New Jersey City University Interim President Andrés Acebo joined leaders from across the state in paying tribute to Lieutenant Gov. Oliver. His tribute was also published alongside other leaders in the New Jersey Globe.
Peralta named chief of staff at New Jersey City University
Milagros “Millie” Peralta has been appointed the new Chief of Staff to New Jersey City University Interim President Andrés Acebo, according to a Wednesday announcement from the University.
Hudson County View (July 25, 2023)
Longtime Senator Cunningham chief of staff takes on same role for head of NJCU
The longtime chief of staff for state Senator Sandra Cunningham (D-31) is taking on the same role for New Jersey City University Interim President Andres Acebo.
Higher Ed Dive (July 14, 2023)
How New Jersey City University’s interim president is charting a path to financial viability
In this profile by Lilah Burke published by Higher Ed Dive, the national higher education publication profiles how Interim President Andrés Acebo has helped lead the university beyond its 2022 financial emergency, onto a path to recovery.
Mission-driven: How NJCU has moved from crisis to recovery
NJCU's recovery from the financial emergency declared in June 2022, is profiled in an article by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. The article, published on July 12, is entitled “Mission-driven: How NJCU has moved from crisis to recovery.” The feature is presented in a question and answer format with Interim President Andrés Acebo and ROI-NJ Editor and Chief Content Officer, Tom Bergeron. In the profile, Bergeron discusses Acebo’s first six months in his role as interim president — an appointment that began on January 17, 2023 — as Acebo reflects on how far the university has come — and where it’s headed in the future.
For NJCU’s Acebo, success story born of opportunity, affirmative action college ruling hits home
After the Supreme Court's landmark decision regarding the future of Affirmative Action in higher education, ROI-NJ spoke with Interim President Andrés Acebo about how the ruling will impact students with a similar background as he. The ruling will not necessarily impact the admissions process at NJCU — the largest Hispanic-serving institution in the state — but it surely will hamper students who are so similar to him. Acebo wonders if they’ll have the same opportunities that he had.
News 12 New Jersey (June 29, 2023)
Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions. What does it mean for New Jersey?
In the wake of the Supreme Court making a landmark decision regarding the future of Affirmative Action in higher education, News 12 New Jersey spoke with NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo. What is clear is universities like NJCU are now even more significant to the people of the state of New Jersey, and its college students. Watch the full interview. President Acebo’s interview begins at the 1:30 mark where News 12 notes that schools like NJCU could become more important than ever before. Acebo said: “the promise of a higher education, particularly in communities of color and communities that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized, need to be safeguarded.”
President Andrés Acebo Appeared on Ino Contigo on May 16
On May 16, New Jersey City University (NJCU) Interim President Andrés Acebo appeared on the Spanish language morning variety show "Ino Contigo". During the nearly 30-minute segment, President Acebo shared his family’s story, the power of the NJCU community, and the privilege he has to protect and advance NJCU's mission as the only Hispanic leading any college or university in the state of New Jersey.
The appearance is the latest in a series of media appearances this semester in NJCU’s ongoing efforts to meet our linguistically and culturally diverse communities. In support of the university’s published Recovery and Revitalization Plan, Acebo articulates the challenges that students face, the efforts of NJCU to serve the Hispanic/Latino community, including helping students achieve their educational goals, and how NJCU has become the most transfer friendly in the state of New Jersey.
The program’s host is Ino Gomez, an award-winning veteran of Spanish radio in the New York and Miami metro areas.
HACU president praises NJCU, says Hispanic-serving institutions are crucial to lifting community
ROI-NJ reports on the visit to NJCU by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores, and his message that the way to raise underserved communities is an open secret: higher education — with a clear pathway.
NJ.com/Star Ledger (May 13, 2023)
AFTNJ president: Several of New Jersey’s colleges and universities are struggling | Opinion
In this Op Ed in the Star Ledger authored by Donna M. Chiera, president of AFT New Jersey, the parent organization of NJCU's AFT Local 1839 which represents faculty and staff, she says that while several of the state’s stronger, larger public higher education institutions are doing well, there is evidence of instability at colleges and universities all around the Garden State. Chiera writes "We know schools such as NJCU and William Paterson need more state funding. We need to invest smartly in our public colleges and universities. They should be places where faculty and staff want to work and students want to attend to get a great education, and places that make New Jersey residents proud of our many and diverse institutions of higher education. And we need to ensure that students attending our schools grow and thrive and are well-prepared for their chosen career paths."
New Jersey Business Magazine (May 10, 2023)
Hispanic-serving Institutions Uplift Communities
New Jersey Business Magazine reports on the visit to NJCU by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores and his receipt of the NJCU Presidential Medallion from NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (May 8, 2023)
HACU president and CEO receives NJCU Presidential Medal of Honor
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores received the New Jersey City University Medal of Honor on May 5, 2023. The award was presented by Interim NJCU President Andrés Acebo in Jersey City, New Jersey.
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (May 7, 2023)
Students behaving badly: Jersey City schools issued nearly 500 suspensions in Marc
Dr. Carol Fleres, Associate Professor and Co-Chair in the Department of Special Education, is a faculty expert cited in a May 7 article by NJ.com and The Jersey Journal entitled "Students behaving badly: Jersey City schools issued nearly 500 suspensions in March". In the article, Fleres offers insight into why student behavior, especially at the high school level, has been so problematic this year. “Kids are really crying out for help," Fleres told reporter Joshua Rosario.
How NJCU is helping outgoing faculty train to become high school teachers — for free
This article in ROI-NJ highlights the April 17 announcement by NJCU that faculty at the university who are facing retrenchment at the end of the year due to the financial crisis at the school are getting an opportunity to train to maintain a spot in the profession — without cost — with the help of the university, through the alternative pathways to teaching programs.
NJ Spotlight News (April 17, 2023)
Collaborating to turn things around at New Jersey City University
NJ Spotlight News visited campus on April 17 to discuss how NJCU is recovering following June's financial crisis was declared. The news program interviewed Interim President Andrés Acebo, AFT Local 1839 President Dr. Barbara Hildner, an NJCU English Professor since 1972, and Dr. William Calathes, Chief Negotiator of AFT Local 1839 and Professor of Criminal Justice at NJCU since September 1987, to discuss this month's memorandum of understanding between NJCU's administration and faculty. Among the accomplishments of the document, it encourages collaboration between the people who run the campus and those who teach there. Interview and story by Ted Goldberg
NJCU's 2023 B.F.A. Exhibition, CRESCENDO Opens Next Week
New Jersey City University (NJCU)'s annual B.F.A. exhibition - a culmination of the work of its 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates - will open in NJCU's two on-campus art galleries on April 22 and run through May 12. The 2023 event is entitled "Crescendo" and will offer a diverse output of artworks from clay sculpture to digital illustration.
NJCU partners with faculty group on ‘historic’ goals
NJCU and AFT Local 1839 — the local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers — announced April 11 they signed a “historic” Memorandum of Understanding that lays the groundwork for shared governance and good faith labor relations at the university. Article by Dawn Furnas
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (April 13, 2023)
Family bonds remain strong at NJCU, 30-plus years after greatest success stories
Writer Jason Bernstein spoke with NJCU coaching icon Charlie Brown '65, '85 (M.A.) and many of his former players from the 1986 and 1992 Final Four teams at this month's The Basketball Reunion event to highlight the family bond that has long existed in the NJCU men's basketball program, which continues to this day.
Labor peace … at New Jersey City University
This article in ROI-NJ highlights the MOU signed between the NJCU administration and AFT Local 1839 labor union that forms the framework for shared vision, good faith labor relations and collective responsibility for student success. Article by Tom Bergeron
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (April 11, 2023)
NJCU president sees a bright future for beleaguered school | Quigley | Opinion
This op-ed article, published by former assemblywoman Joan Quigley, president and CEO of North Hudson Community Action Corp., who discusses the path and work thus far of NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo, and the future for NJCU.
TAPinto Jersey City (April 11, 2023)
Stevens Tech, NJCU Among New Jersey Universities Sharing $18.1 in Federal Funding
Two area universities will benefit from part of the $18.1 million in federal funding that US Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker secured for New Jersey colleges and universities. $782,000 has been earmarked New Jersey City University to “provide equitable access to high-demand online nursing education.
President Acebo Appeared on Univision on April 8 and 9
Interim President Andrés Acebo was a guest on the Univision news program “Amigos De Univision” on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 on “UniMas.” Read more about the appearance in NJCU News.
Watch the Full Interview (in Spanish)
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (April 6, 2023)
State leaders, prioritize the working people of NJ by funding NJCU | Opinion
This op-ed article, published by two former honor students and NJCU alumnae Laura Bustamante '18 and Kristel Mejia-Asqui '22, discusses how their alma mater is a vital pillar of higher education in Hudson County and New Jersey, and encourages state leaders to prioritize funding for NJCU and ensure that it can continue to serve its students and the working people of New Jersey.
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (April 5, 2023)
Poet laureate RescuePoetix to grace both LATI Colloquium at NJCU and Poetry Festival at City Hall
The 6th Annual LATI Colloquium at New Jersey City University will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 12 and 13, and will feature art exhibitions, performances, music, thesis, panels, and presentations from both students and academic faculty.
Invest: North & Central Jersey 2023 (April 3, 2023)
How micro-credentials complement traditional higher ed programs
Andrés Acebo, Interim President, New Jersey City University
"It is pinned to the principle of meeting students where they are. Students here have tenacity and perseverance. They persist despite seemingly insurmountable odds and that is exactly what the future workforce is going to require."
ABC-7/"Tiempo" (April 2, 2023)
President Acebo Appeared on "Tiempo" on ABC-7 on April 2
NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo appeared on ABC-7 Eyewitness News in New York when he was the guest of host Joe Torres on the program 'Tiempo'. President Acebo talked about the university, its mission to its remarkable faculty, staff, and students, and the NJCU community, how he has led during the financial emergency over the current academic year, and his unconventional path to the presidency of NJCU.
Two River Times (March 20, 2023)
Federal Nursing Funds Bolster NJCU’s ‘Road To Recovery’
New Jersey City University, based in Jersey City with a two-year-old campus on Fort Monmouth, continues enacting measures to regain its financial footing and keep the Oceanport campus open, including offering its facilities to outside groups. Story discusses NJCU's new partnerships, its online education federal funding, academic reorganization, and the 'Fund NJCU' rally. Story by Laura D.C. Kolnoski
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (March 16, 2023)
NJCU women’s basketball made some more history this season
North Bergen star ends NJCU career with accolade
When Pat Devaney, Sr. took over the New Jersey City University women’s basketball team five seasons ago, he had a clear goal and a strategy to turn around the then-struggling program. So the fact that the Gothic Knights have achieved unprecedented success the past three seasons under his watch isn’t shocking to him. But he has to admit that not even he could have predicted this rapid ascent. Story by Garrett Rasko-Martinis.
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (March 13, 2023)
Hundreds rally demanding more state funding for NJCU
A couple hundred people — professors, students, union leaders and elected officials — packed into New Jersey City University’s student union Monday to urge Gov. Phil Murphy to pony up more funding for the financially distressed institution. Story by Joshua Rosario
Hudson County View (March 13, 2023)
Teachers, students, unions, and Jersey City electeds rally to get NJCU more state funding
Teachers, students, unions, and Jersey City electeds gathered at the New Jersey City University (NJCU) student center for a rally calling for more state funding. Story by Daniel Ulloa
Jersey Sporting News (March 13, 2023)
Interview with NJCU head women's basketball coach Pat Devaney, and star player Damaris Rodriguez
Sunil Sunder Raj of Jersey Sporting News sat down via Zoom with New Jersey City University women's basketball coach Pat Devaney and his star player, Damaris Rodriguez. The trio discuss the 2023 season and what's to come moving forward.
NJCU’s online nursing program gets nearly $800K boost
NJCU announced March 9 it will receive $782,000 in federally appropriated funds to increase access to the school’s online nursing education program. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor
Ground-up growth: NJCU’s sports wagering center is continuing to make progress toward workforce of the future
The article features the progress in launching NJCU's Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center and interviews former NJCU Founding Dean of the School of Business, Bernie McSherry, and entrepreneur David Naczycz, who was named the center’s first executive director. Story by Brett Johnson
Asbury Park Press (February 9, 2023)
Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen community restaurant coming to NJCU campus in Jersey City
A Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen is coming to Jersey City. A fourth location of the rocker's nonprofit community restaurants will set up shop on the second floor of the Gilligan Student Union Building on the campus of New Jersey City University starting Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. The hours in Jersey City will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Other Soul Kitchens are located in Red Bank, Toms River, and inside the inside the Paul Robeson Campus Center on the campus of the Rutgers University-Newark.
Story by Chris Jordan
NJ Spotlight News (February 4, 2023)
On a recent episode of Chat Box on NJ Spotlight News, alumnus David Cruz '84 talks with New Jersey City University Interim President Andrés Acebo about the university's financial crisis and its impact on real estate acquisitions and degree programs. Watch the 9:49 interview.
At NJCU, historic project labor agreement comes with internships, too
A memorandum of understanding signed by New Jersey City University and the Hudson County Building Trades will make NJCU the first public university in the state to authorize that all university construction projects that exceed $5 million be completed by union labor. The historic agreement, however, is about more than just union projects — it’s about jobs for students and the community. Story by Tom Bergeron.
NJCU, Hudson County Building Trades announce labor agreement
New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Hudson County Building Trades signed a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and memorandum of understanding (MOU) centered on providing internship opportunities for NJCU students. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor.
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (January 31, 2023)
NJCU signs agreement securing union workers on all construction projects over $5 million
New Jersey City University Tuesday announced a labor agreement with the Hudson Building Trades Union that will secure all construction projects over $5 million be built by union labor. Story by Joshua Rosario.
Politico Pro (January 23, 2023)
POLITICO Pro Q&A: New Jersey City University interim president Andrés Acebo
Politico Pro Education reporter Carly Sitrin sits down with NJCU interim president Andrés Acebo for an in-depth interview.
The Two River Times (January 19, 2023)
New Interim President: ‘NJCU Is Not Closing Its Doors’
Monmouth County reporter Laura D.C. Kolnoski discusses NJCU's Fort Monmouth campus and his new role as interim president of NJCU.
Community effort: Unique path that led Acebo to top job at NJCU
New Jersey City University’s interim president eager for opportunity to help anchor institution in Hudson County. Andres “Andy” Acebo has the nautical compass that his father, Aurelio Acebo, had on the makeshift raft that he used to escape from communist Cuba and come to the U.S. as an 18-year-old in 1966...Story by Tom Bergeron.
Q&A: New NJCU head on supporting Fort Monmouth campus — while remaining true to Jersey City
At a time in which New Jersey City University is in the midst of a financial crisis, it might seem likely for the school to pull back from — or even pull out of — its expansion to Fort Monmouth, where the school has a small satellite campus. Acebo speaks on number of issues regarding future of New Jersey City University — and assures: It is not closing its doors...Story by Tom Bergeron.
Acebo to be named interim president of NJCU today
Andy Acebo, who came to New Jersey City University two years ago to serve as its chief of staff — and then helped lead its restructuring efforts during a period of dire financial pressures that continue to this day — will be named interim president of the university later Friday morning, ROI-NJ has learned. Story by Tom Bergeron.
Andrés Acebo chosen to lead NJCU out of fiscal emergency
New Jersey City University has chosen Andrés Acebo, currently the executive vice president and university counsel, to be its new interim president and lead the school through choppy fiscal waters. He'll become “the youngest known president to ever lead a public university in New Jersey,” according to a statement from New Jersey City University. Story by Carly Sitrin.
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal (January 13, 2023)
NJCU expected to name senior staffer as interim president, sources say
New Jersey City University is expected to announce Executive Vice President and University Counsel Andres Acebo as its new interim, multiple sources told The Jersey Journal. Story by Joshua Rosario.
Hudson County View (January 13, 2023)
NJCU names Executive VP and University Counsel Andres Acebo as new interim president
New Jersey City University has named Executive Vice President and University Counsel Andres Acebo as their new interim vice president, school officials said this morning. Story by John Heinis
New Jersey Business Magazine (January 13, 2023)
Acebo Named Interim President of New Jersey City University
Andrés Acebo, the executive vice president and university counsel of New Jersey City University (NJCU), has been appointed as the new interim president of the university, effective Jan. 17.
Acebo named interim president of NJCU
New Jersey City University announced Jan. 13 that Andres Acebo has been named interim president of the university, effective Jan. 17. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor.
Hudson Reporter- October 21, 2022
NJCU offers an exploration of the Sixth Street Embankment
History, land use policy, environmental degradation, and nature’s reclamation of an industrial landscape are just a few of the themes explored by visual artists in The Embankment on My Mind. The exhibition runs from November 1 through December 16, 2022, at New Jersey City University’s two on-campus art galleries.
“New Jersey City University recognized as Apple Distinguished School for iNurse Initiative”
New Jersey City University‘s nursing program has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its iNurse Initiative in the Accelerated BSN degree program, according to a Tuesday announcement. NJCU earned the designation following more than a decade of use of Apple technology by the university as a part of the initiative.
Star Ledger/NJ.com- June 17, 2022
“Juneteenth: A day of reflection and gratitude”
On Sunday, June 19, NJCU, the State of New Jersey and the nation observed Juneteenth — the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. In observance of this important federal holiday, the Star Ledger and NJ.com invited Dr. Natoschia Scruggs, Assistant Professor of African & African American Studies and Director of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center, to be a guest columnist to discuss the significance of Juneteenth.
NJ PBS Thirteen - June 4, 2022
NJ Business Beat with Rhonda Schaffler
NJCU and CareerSpring is featured in a nearly four-minute segment on NJ Business Beat with Rhonda Schaffler on NJ PBS Thirteen. Schaffler, the NJ Spotlight News Business Correspondent, interviewed Josh Iannuzzi, Career Services Director of NJCU’s School of Business, on a program entitled “In Focus: State of the Labor Market”, which aired on June 4. During the interview, Schaffler and Iannuzzi discuss why NJCU has made it a priority to help first-generation college students enter the workforce, the partnership with CareerSpring, the progress of the partnership after the first semester, Iannuzzi’s optimism about the job market the Class of 2022 is entering, and NJCU’s success in graduating first-gen students at a rate higher than the national average.
Watch the full interview, which begins at the 17:45 mark and runs through 21:36.
Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging
Walter Nugent, professor and chairperson of NJCU’s Fire Science department, who also has a finance background, is featured in an article in WHYY, PBS and NPR entitled “Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging.” Professor Nugent discusses the challenges these warehouses will face going forward, at a time where the subject of building warehouses is a hot topic in New Jersey.
Asian American Pacific Islander celebration held in Jersey City
Sen. Bob Menendez held a first of its kind event Saturday in Hudson County in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration was held at New Jersey City University in Jersey City at the NJCU School of Business.
MOUs signed with Ireland’s top tech universities and incubators
NJCU’s School of Business and Guarini Institute extend international reach with historic agreement. New Jersey City University was the only four-year New Jersey higher educational institution that was part of these historical discussions and partnerships, as leaders from NJCU’s School of Business and Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility joined the delegation on a trip that will continue to expand NJCU’s international footprint.
TAPinto Jersey City - April 27, 2022
NJCU To Collaborate With Top Irish Tech University, Start-Up Accelerator
As part of an effort to spur more economic activity with Ireland, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a series of partnerships aimed at strengthening relationships in the technology sector.
NJCU strikes partnership with Caucasus University in Republic of Georgia
NJCU has announced it has entered into an innovative international academic partnership with Caucasus University (CU) in the Republic of Georgia to offer students the ability to complete a 1+1+1 bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.
RTE: Ireland's National Public Service Media - April 26, 2022
Atlantic Technological University signs partnerships with US institutions
A new technological university in the northwest has linked up with a university and business groups in New Jersey in order to boost opportunities for students. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) signed agreements with New Jersey City University (NJCU).
NJ.com/The Jersey Journal - April 26, 2022
NJCU plans to raise tuition, but says total cost per student will go down next year
New Jersey City University is planning on raising tuition for students for the 2022-23 school year.
NJ Spotlight News - April 25, 2022
Business Report: Ireland invests
NJCU's signing of a Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) on April 25 with top Irish tech universities is discussed in the NJ Spotlight News report.
NJCU, DEVCO latest collaborators announced on Murphy’s Ireland trip
NJCU was the only four-year New Jersey higher educational institution as part of these historical discussions and partnerships, as leaders from NJCU’s School of Business and Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility joined the delegation of Governor Murphy and Choose New Jersey’s Mathews on a trip which will continue to expand NJCU’s international footprint.
New Jersey Globe - April 25, 2022
New Jerseyan and Irish institutions sign three academic memorandums of understanding
As part of their joint economic development trip to Ireland, Gov. Phil Murphy and Choose NJ CEO Wesley Mathews today presided over the signing of three memorandums of understanding between New Jersey- and Ireland-based academic, real estate, and startup institutions.
NJ.com/The Star Ledger - April 19, 2022
Plastic bag and styrofoam ban applies to N.J. colleges, but most are ahead of the game
With the state's plastic bag ban taking effect on May 4, the article discusses how NJCU and other colleges, have been proactive in this area.
Jersey's Best - March 10, 2022
Plastic bag and styrofoam ban applies to N.J. colleges, but most are ahead of the game
Dr. Amit J. Mokashi, maritime/transportation expert and associate professor at New Jersey City University School of Business in Jersey City, sheds light on the current bottleneck at area ports, the bullwhip effect that’s resulted and when products may flow normally again.
New Jersey Business Magazine - March 2, 2022
NJCU Strengthens Career Access for First Generation College Students
NJCU has partnered with CareerSpring — a national online job placement and networking platform for first-generation college students — to enhance its career access support for first generation college students, which make up 54% of the institution’s undergraduate population. NJCU is the first educational institution in New Jersey to join the national non-profit’s Network of Education Partners.
NJCU to hold pitch competition April 26
ROI-NJ features the commitment from Gregory Dell’Aquila and Mission 50 toward innovation on Hudson County’s college campuses, which will lead to NJCU's inaugural pitch competition, through the NJCU Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR).
NBC-4 New York - February 3, 2022
NJCU Women's Wrestling To Make History With First-Ever Collegiate Match in State
NBC-4 in New York highlights the news that New Jersey City University will make history Sunday, February 6 when it hosts the first-ever collegiate women’s wrestling match in the state of New Jersey, the university announced.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com - January 10, 2022
Longtime college football coach Arnold Jeter dies at age 82; was NJCU’s last coach
Arnold Jeter, whose college coaching career spanned five decades and stints at Rutgers and New Jersey City University, had died at the age of 82, university officials said. Jeter was the ninth and final head football coach in Gothic Knights’ history when he took over in 2001. The program was disbanded after the 2002 season, but Jeter stayed with NJCU as coordinator of athletic academic advisement and retention until he retired in 2012.
New Jersey Business Magazine - January 10, 2022
New Jersey City University Named Fulbright HSI Leader
New Jersey City University (NJCU) has been designated a 2021 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader by the U.S. Department of State, in the inaugural year of this national designation.
NBC-4 New York - December 16, 2021
More Tri-State Colleges Are Starting to Require Covid Booster as Omicron Looms
Dr. Jodi Bailey, NJCU Vice President for Student Affairs, was a guest on NBC-4 television in New York, discussing the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is impacting college campuses. Dr. Bailey appears at the 2:25 mark of the informative story by Linda Gaudino.
New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities - November 22, 2021
University Place at NJCU Continues to Progress with Entrance Sign Raising
NJASCU shared news of the transformation of NJCU's 'University Place' project making substantial progress with the raising of the sign marking the entrance to the neighborhood.
Why N.J. delegation trip to Israel may quickly produce economic impact
ROI-NJ.com reports on a historic trip on November 15 to the Port of Ashdod in Israel. NJCU President Sue Henderson joined Adrian Franco, Executive Director of the Guarini Institute of International Education and Economic Mobility and Bernard McSherry, Founding Dean of the NJCU School of Business, as part of a delegation of 17 with Choose New Jersey which traveled to Israel for this historic partnership.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com - November 8, 2021
Hudson County’s local college basketball teams are all eyeing big prizes this season
Garrett Rasko-Martinis of The Jersey Journal previews what to expect during the 2021-22 season from the NJCU women's and men's basketball teams.
After historic season last year, what does NJCU’s women’s team do for an encore?
The NJCU’s women’s basketball team’s season last year couldn’t have gone much better, finishing 9-2 and winning the program’s first-ever conference title in its 51-year history. But head coach Pat Devaney Sr. - who has led the team’s resurgence from the winless squad he took over three years ago - knows his team missed out on playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever, which was cancelled amid the pandemic. This year, the objectives are clear for him and the Gothic Knights.
NJCU’s men’s team returns most of its roster from last year’s championship squad
The NJCU men’s basketball team had a season for the ages last year. Former North Bergen High School standout Kayton Darley sealed the Gothic Knights’ first New Jersey Athletic Conference title since 2011 on a buzzer-beating three-pointer to cap off a thrilling 21-point comeback. And with most of that championship roster back this season, key players getting healthy and some exciting young talent joining the team, NJCU looks primed for a repeat with a full season of games ahead.
NorthJersey.com and USA Today network - October 25, 2021
The Jan. 6 insurrection was not a solely white affair. What compelled others to join?
This article discusses those arrested for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection and their motivation — particularly people of color. Max Herman, NJCU Associate Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, and an expert on urban sociology and social conflict, is one of several experts quoted in this nationally syndicated story from the USA Today network of papers.
NJCU to partner with Consulate General of Mexico in N.Y. to advance Mexican American economic mobility
This article profiles the memorandum of agreement signed on October 13 between NJCU through its Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility and Consulate General of Mexico in New York to foster academic exchanges, community outreach, and participation in the newly crafted program Acelera Nueva Jersey.
NJCU, Consulate General of Mexico sign MOU to create Acelera Nueva Jersey
This article also profiles the memorandum of agreement signed on October 13 between NJCU through its Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility and Consulate General of Mexico in New York.
The Hudson Reporter - October 15, 2021
Urban to nature: NJCU Earth Museum opens
This article profiles the NJCU Earth Museum, which was created thanks to the work of three faculty members, led by Hun Bok Jung, Chair of the NJCU Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The NJCU Earth Museum opened in Fall 2021 in the Science Building.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com - September 17, 2021
After a tumultuous 2 years, A. Harry Moore starts school year with more students, more staff and happy parents
This article discusses the successful opening of A. Harry Moore for the 2021-22 academic year, its increased enrollment and staff additions. In a long-standing partnership with the Jersey City Board of Education, NJCU continues to provide the program instruction at the school.
NJ Spotlight News - August 4, 2021
Many NJ Universities, Colleges Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Dr. Jodi Bailey, Vice President for Student Affairs, is the featured administrator in this television interview with NJ Spotlight News, discussing campus vaccination efforts to keep college campuses safe from COVID-19 as in-person classes resume this fall.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com - July 29, 2021
Diversity and Inclusion Offices Established at Hudson Colleges to Make Sure Everyone has a Seat at the Table
This article profiles the introduction of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and the importance of creating an office of inclusion and diversity at New Jersey City University and NJCU's partner school Hudson County Community College. Dr. Gonzalez discusses his goals and how his office will lead, and the resources it will provide.
Hispanic Executive - July 26, 2021
Andrés Acebo Rights the Ship
This article profiles the family journey and career of Andrés Acebo, interim chief of staff and secretary to the board of trustees as well as assistant university counsel at NJCU. Acebo, whose family fled Cuba nearly 60 years ago, details the path that led him from law school and partner to working in service of a public anchor institution at NJCU.
Inside Higher Ed - July 16, 2021
A Waiting Game
This article discusses how colleges that are requiring COVID-19 vaccinations are handling vaccination rates in advance of deadlines for students to submit documentation. Jodi Bailey, Vice President for Student Affairs, is interviewed.
NJCU, NJEDA to establish sports betting, fintech hub
This article goes over the details of NJCU's new agreement with NJEDA to propel the state forward with a Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center.
The Chronicle of Higher Education - May 24, 2021
Daily Briefing: Comings and Goings
In the May 24 ediion of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in discussed in the Comings and Goings section.
NJCU names chief diversity and inclusion officer
In this article, ROI-NJ.com discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
NJCU introduces Gonzalez as inaugural chief diversity and inclusion officer
In this article, NJBiz.com discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
Diverse Issues in Higher Education - May 24, 2021
Dr. Angel Gonzalez Appointed Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer at New Jersey City University
In this article, Diverse Issues in Higher Education discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
Top NJ Casinos.com - May 18, 2021
New Jersey City University to Become Sports Betting Home Base
In this article, NJCU's creation of a Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center is discussed and how it fits into the legal sports betting landscape while broadening educational and employment opportunities within the industry.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com - April 28, 2021
These students overcame pandemic, a plan to close the school and a crumbling building to return to class
In this article, the Jersey Journal discusses the reopening of the A. Harry Moore school on May 3, 2021.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com - March 21, 2021
NJCU takes NJAC championship with epic 21-point comeback, buzzer-beater
In this article, the Jersey Journal chronicles the greatest comeback in the history of the New Jersey Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament championship. Junior guard Kayton Darley — a West New York native and a 1,000-point scorer at North Bergen High School — hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer that capped off an exhilarating 21-point comeback for second-seeded NJCU over fifth-seeded Stockton University, 79-77, Friday night in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament championship at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center in Jersey City.
The Two River Times/March 18, 2021
College on Fort Monmouth Nears Completion
The Two River Times writer Laura D.C. Kolnoski tours Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth and features the work being conducted on the former U.S. Army administrative building, which is being renovated into NJCU's new campus in Monmouth County, projected to open later this year. The article shares an overhead photo from the NJCU One drone and other on-going construction. It also offers insights into future degree programs which will be offered. Dr. Michael Edmondson, director of NJCU at Fort Monmouth, oversaw the tour and is quoted.
Where to Start After a Job Loss
Julia Basile, associate vice president for human resources at NJCU, is featured in this advise column in Higher Ed Jobs on how to move forward following a job loss. She is included as a reference as part of the NJCU Experts Guide Series.
News 12 New Jersey/The Bronx- March 4, 2021
Women of the New Jersey City University Wrestling Team are Taking Down Barriers
As part of Women's History Month, News 12 reporter Robin Deehan profiles the NJCU women's wrestling program — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the tri-state area — in advance of their first-ever appearance in the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship national championships on March 6.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com- March 4, 2021
NJCU Women’s Basketball Team Set to Host its First Conference Playoff Game Friday
Jersey Journal reporter Jason Bernstein profiles the NJCU women's basketball team in advance of their first-ever home New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament playoff game in its history after experiencing unprecedented success in the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign. Third-year head coach Pat Devaney is interviewed.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com- March 3, 2021
NJCU Women’s Wrestling Team Sends 3 to Nationals in Team’s First-Ever Match
Jersey Journal reporter Jason Bernstein profiles the NJCU women's wrestling program in advance of their appearance in the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship national championships on March 6, and highlights the success the first-year program enjoyed in its debut competition last month at the NCWWC Regionals. Head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian Elena Pirozhkova is interviewed.
WABC-TV Eyewitness News New York/March 3, 2021
3 Women Wrestlers from NJCU Head to National Championship
On March 3, 2021, NJCU's trailblazing women’s wrestling program was featured on WABC-TV Eyewitness News/ABC-7 in New York as part of its Women’s History Month coverage. The Gothic Knights — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the tri-state area — were featured by Crystal Cranmore, WABC-TV New York’s Race & Culture reporter. Interviewed for the story were head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian Elena Pirozhkova, first-year captain and former New Jersey state champion Sandra Guerrero, first-year national qualifier Johnae Drumright and Dr. Danielle Beam, Associate Athletics Director for Student Development. The Gothic Knights will send three women — Drumright, Guerrero, and first-year athlete Naomi Henry to the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships (NCWWC) in Tiffin, Ohio on March 6.
Asbury Park Press/February 17, 2021
See Fort Monmouth NJCU campus construction, September opening planned
Asbury Park Press writer Dan Radel tours Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth, which is being renovated into NJCU's new satellite campus in Monmouth County. The article shares photos of on-going construction, discusses the expected timeline for the project, and offers insights into future degree programs which will be offered. Dr. Michael Edmondson, director of NJCU at Fort Monmouth, oversaw the tour and is included in video.
Asbury Park Press/February 9, 2021
The Top 50 New Jersey College Basketball Coaches Ever, Ranked
Asbury Park Press writer Jerry Carino researches and ranks the Top 50 men's and women's basketball coaches in the history of the state of New Jersey in Divisions I, II, III or NAIA. Three current or former NJCU coaches are on the list with Charles Brown `65 (M.A. `85) ranked No. 12, his son and current head coach Marc Brown ranked No. 44 and former Jersey City State and Montclair State coach Ollie Gelston at No. 27. Story is for subscribers.
WCBS-2 New York/January 28, 2021
New Jersey City University Women’s Wrestling Team Making History As Sport’s Popularity Grows Nationwide
NJCU's trailblazing women’s wrestling program was featured on WCBS-2 television in New York City on January 28, 2021 as sports anchor Steve Overmyer profiled the pioneering program — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the tri-state area. Head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian Elena Pirozhkova, first-year captain and former New Jersey state champion Sandra Guerrero, and Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Shawn Tucker are all interviewed.
Acebo, Franco named to key roles at NJCU
The ROI-NJ article, as reported by Tom Bergeron, profiles the key administrative hires of Andrés Acebo as interim Chief of Staff and Secretary to the NJCU Board of Trustees and Adrian Franco as the inaugural Executive Director of the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies.
Rethinking College: The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color
For the second week in a row, NJCU was featured on the nationally-televised program PBS NewsHour, during its signature “Rethinking College” series as part of NewsHour’s overall look at the future of higher education. The series reports on how the mental health of college students has been impacted by the pandemic. The January 19 episode was entitled "How the pandemic is Impacting College Students’ Mental Health" and included an interview with Maria Barros, a senior in the Art/Illustration program. The portion of the segment including Maria begins at the 2:52 mark. It was filmed on campus in the Visual Arts Building in the in-person class of Professor Dennis Dittrich.
How a New Jersey College is Making History
The debut of the inaugural season of the trailblazing New Jersey City University women's wrestling program has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Gothic Knights, under the direction of former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian Elena Pirozhkova is gearing up for an abbreviated yet historical 2020-21 season. Writer Melanie Anzidei profiled the pioneering program — the first and only collegiate women's wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the first ever in the tri-state area — in NorthJersey.com and nationally in the USA Today/Gannett network of papers.
NorthJersey.com/January 14, 2021
'I love being a part of history:' NJ's first women's college wrestling team hits the mat
The debut of the inaugural season of the trailblazing New Jersey City University women's wrestling program has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Gothic Knights, under the direction of former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian Elena Pirozhkova is gearing up for an abbreviated yet historical 2020-21 season. Writer Melanie Anzidei profiled the pioneering program — the first and only collegiate women's wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the first ever in the tri-state area — in NorthJersey.com and nationally in the USA Today/Gannett network of papers.
Rethinking College: The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color
NJCU was featured on the nationally-televised program PBS NewsHour, during its signature “Rethinking College” series as part of NewsHour’s overall look at the future of higher education. The series reports on how campuses are adapting to an ever-shifting pandemic and the disproportionate impact on students of color. The January 12 episode was entitled "The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color" and included interviews with Jodi Bailey, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and Tyler Lopez, a sophomore in the Jazz Studies program. The segment was entirely filmed on campus.
AMERICANENTREPRENEURSHIP.com/January 4, 2021
New Jersey City University Student Competition Spurs Innovative Ideas for Jersey City’s Post-Pandemic Future
The article highlights the recent pitch competition hosted by NJCU's Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR) in December, 2020. At the event, student teams were tasked to offer innovative visionary ideas beneficial to the future of Jersey City’s local community and business ecosystem. IDR students were asked to embrace the constraints imposed upon them by COVID-19.
THE JERSEY JOURNAL/NJ.com- November 19, 2020
As Hudson County Colleges Plan for the Spring Semester, ‘Pivot’ is the Operative Word
NJCU Provost Tamara Jhashi discusses how the university has adapted its class offerings in the Fall, 2020 semester, and the plans for the spring term during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residence life at NJCU is also discussed. The article touches on all four Hudson County higher education institutions (Hudson County Community College, Saint Peter's and Stevens) but focuses on NJCU.
BLOOMBERG NEWS- October 20, 2020
Empty Dorms Put Squeeze on Colleges to Bail Out Billions in Debt
In this national article, Bloomberg News profiles NJCU, Howard University, West Virginia State University, and Ohio’s Terra State Community College, as colleges with student housing projects financed though a separate entity, adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Fall 2020 semester. The article discusses how NJCU will help with bond payments with dorm capacity limited. Jodi Bailey, NJCU Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, is interviewed for the piece.
THE NEW YORK TIMES- October 15, 2020
Children From Immigrant Families Are Increasingly the Face of Higher Education
This national article discusses the growth of immigrants and children of immigrants in university enrollment this century. The detailed stories of two NJCU students, Crystal Tepale and Samuel Ansah, are discussed, with comments from NJCU President Sue Henderson.
NORTHJERSEY.COM - September 14, 2020
As NJ schools shift to online learning, what should they do about cyberattacks?
This national article by Gannett, discusses how schools can overcome the pitfalls of issues with online security and privacy as education shifted to virtual learning in Fall, 2020. '“Zoom bombing, cyberbullying, phishing – you name it. It has increased astronomically. Everybody needs to be really mindful about security right now,” said Kutub Thakur, an assistant professor and director of the Cyber Defense & Security Program at New Jersey City University.'
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com - September 1, 2020
A. Harry Moore School Will Start Year with New Principal After a Rollercoaster 2019-20
In this article, new A. Harry Moore principal Jason Jusino is introduced to the Jersey City community. NJCU President Sue Henderson is quoted and discusses the renewed partnership between NJCU and Jersey City Public Schools.
Other Headlines and NJCU Mentions
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| 12/05/2024 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | Final JC Fridays of 2024 offers many options to check out local art Tomorrow Girls Troop, a feminist artist group that has been globally promoting feminism in Japan and East Asia through art, is holding their first solo exhibition on the East Coast, “We Can Do It!,” from 3 to 7 p.m. at the NJCU Visual Arts Gallery at 100 Culver Ave. The exhibition delves into the amendment of sexual assault criminal laws, issues surrounding “comfort women” and transgender rights. | ||
| 12/05/2024 | TAPinto Hawthorne | Hawthorne College Student Athletes Competed Well In Fall Sports Fabrizio Urena (Hawthorne/Passaic County Technical Institute) was a freshman midfielder for the New Jersey City University men’s soccer program this fall. Urena played in seven matches and had an assist for NJCU. The Gothic Knights had six overall victories with four wins at home. Urena is listed as a Finance major. | ||
| 12/02/2024 | New Jersey Stage | Final JC Fridays of 2024 features Open Art Studios, Holiday Shopping, and Live Performances Tomorrow Girls Troop, a feminist artist group that has been globally promoting feminism in Japan and East Asia through art, is holding their first solo exhibition on the East Coast. Titled "We Can Do It!," this exhibition delves into a diverse range of themes, including the amendment of Sexual assault criminal laws, issues surrounding "comfort women" and transgender rights. | ||
| 11/27/2024 | TAPinto Nutley | Nutley Student Athletes Stood Out In College Sports This Fall The Gothic Knights had 11 overall victories with a mark of 7-7 on their home court. In the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) they tallied two wins. They advanced to the NJAC Tournament where they lost to Stockton University in a match held in Galloway. Riccio is listed as an Elementary Education major. | ||
| 11/19/2024 | TAPinto Bayonne | Bayonne H.S. Baseball Players Take Part in College Signing Ceremonies Three players will be attending New Jersey City University: pitcher Elijah Young, catcher Steven Kass and infielder Jadi Esteves. | ||
| 11/18/2024 | TAPinto South Plainfield | South Plainfield H.S. Baseball Player Dan Kapsch Signs Letter of Intent to Attend NJCU Kapsch, a second baseman and leadoff batter for the Tigers, batted .376 as a junior, when South Plainfield (22-6-1) reached the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament championship game. | ||
| 11/12/2024 | Broadway World | Tomorrow Girls Troop's First U.S. Solo Exhibition Opens at NJCU This Week Tomorrow Girls Troop, a feminist artist group that has been globally promoting feminism in Japan and East Asia through art, will present their first solo exhibition in the United States at the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Visual Arts Gallery. The exhibition opens on Thursday, November 14 and runs through Wednesday, December 18, 2024. | ||
| 11/11/2024 | New York Post | Why firefighters are struggling to bring the Jennings Creek Fire in NY and NJ under control That means that as they dump water on the flames, they have to rip up the underbrush to create a firebreak. “You have to cool and quench, and you have to remove the fire load,” Nugent said. “You say, ‘Well, what’s burning now? What else has the potential?’ If you can possibly make a break … that helps.” | ||
| 10/30/2024 | NJ.com | After 157 years of keeping Hudson County informed, The Jersey Journal to close in 2025 | ||
| 10/01/2024 | The Gothic Times | Voting With the upcoming 2024 presidential election, one of the most important rights of American citizens is the right to vote. Originally, the United States Constitution did not define who specifically could vote, making only landowning white male citizens over twenty-one eligible. Article 1 of the Constitution determined that electing the president would not be by a direct vote but by the Electoral College. The Electoral College assigns several representative votes per state based on the state’s population. The reconstruction of the Fifteenth Amendment specifically dedicates itself to protecting the right of all citizens to vote, regardless of race. Before 1920, when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified, women were only able to vote in select states. By Melody McLain, Managing Editor | ||
| 09/25/2025 | Associated Press | 2024-25 Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo announced The Leadership Academy faculty consists of current and former presidents, chancellors and senior administrators and brings over 100 years of combined experience in serving various sectors of higher education, including private/public universities, community colleges and faith-based institutions...New Jersey City University President Andrés Acebo,... | ||
| 09/25/2025 | Trading View | 2024-25 Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo announced The Leadership Academy faculty consists of current and former presidents, chancellors and senior administrators and brings over 100 years of combined experience in serving various sectors of higher education, including private/public universities, community colleges and faith-based institutions...New Jersey City University President Andrés Acebo,... | ||
| 09/25/2025 | Business Gazette Online | 2024-25 Fellows of HACU’s Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo announced The Leadership Academy faculty consists of current and former presidents, chancellors and senior administrators and brings over 100 years of combined experience in serving various sectors of higher education, including private/public universities, community colleges and faith-based institutions...New Jersey City University President Andrés Acebo,... | ||
| 09/25/2025 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | Hispanic Heritage Month, live music, art and more happening in Hudson County this weekend CAS has double bill for Hispanic Heritage Month Following this, at the Earl A. Morgan Branch at 1841 JFK Blvd., Jersey City, the CAS will host NJCU political science professor Dr. Louise Stanton to discuss the power of voting. | ||
| 09/25/2025 | The Gothic Times | Everything You Need To Know About Your Gothic Card When you’re a college student starting and you get your ID card at your university, you’re probably wondering what the point of your ID is. Another question that may pop into your head is “Where do I get my benefits as a college student?” There are these little green cards called the “Gothic Cards” and what they can do is something you need to know! | ||
| 09/20/2024 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | Touting ‘track record on taking on tough fights,’ Solomon joins crowded Jersey City mayoral race He has taught government and politics at New Jersey City University and Hudson County Community College. | ||
| 08/28/2024 | Asbury Park Press | Saved from disrepair, Tinton Falls basketball court honors coach who died in April The article discusses a park in Tinton Falls, N.J. which has been named for Michele Chonko (maiden name Michele Peddie), who was the co-head coach of the NJCU women's soccer team in 1996 and assistant coach in 1995. Michele passed away in April, 2024, at the age of 54. | ||
| 08/27/2024 | New Jersey Digest | 10 Best Colleges of New Jersey to Apply for Journalism No. 10 New Jersey City University NJCU offers a good journalism program with an urban focus. The department fully utilizes its location in an urban environment. Instead of offering an isolated education, the program immerses students in the urban landscape, encouraging them to report on and interact with their surrounding communities. | ||
| 08/26/2024 | NJ.com and Star Ledger | This N.J. Latina entrepreneur is helping her competitors succeed. Here’s why. NJCU professor Dr. Virginia Ochoa-Winemiller, Associate Professor and program coordinator in NJCU’s Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Program is included as a subject expert in an NJ.com and Star Ledger article on Larina entrepreneurs. Dr. Ochoa-Winemiller said: “Sadly, Ashley is the exception and not a common case. Seldom, an individual will take time, something that for our Western society means money, to help those in need.” Ochoa-Winemiller says Ashley’s willingness to help can be viewed as a “strength” that ties her back to her Latino community and culture. [Spanish Language version published in New Jersey Hispano: "Esta empresaria latina de NJ está ayudando a sus competidores a triunfar"] | ||
| 08/21/2024 | NJBiz | Paterson native US Rep. Bill Pascrell dies at 87 (updated) “Congressman Pascrell was a spirited, tireless champion and admired voice for the City of Paterson and the people of New Jersey whose genuine care for his constituents is to be emulated,” New Jersey City University interim President Andrés Acebo. “As we mourn his loss, we equally celebrate his decades of contributions to strengthen our communities and to forge a better society.” | ||
| 08/21/2024 | Hudson County View | Hudson County electeds mourn the passing of U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, 87 “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bill Pascrell, Jr., whose legacy of integrity and service to the communities of the 8th and 9th Congressional District, and New Jersey as a whole, has left a profound mark on our society. Congressman Pascrell was a spirited, tireless champion and admired voice for the City of Paterson and the people of New Jersey whose genuine care for his constituents is to be emulated,” he reflected. | ||
| 08/13/2024 | New Jersey Herald | This may be New Jersey's oldest home, and it recently sold for $262,000. See inside Though there are many claims that a member of the Sip family built the house, New Jersey City University records and other sources assert the first Sip to gain ownership was Jan Arianse Sip, between 1697 and 1699.
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| 08/12/2024 | Tapinto.net | Pastor Gloria Walton Will Run for Ward F Council on McGreevey ticket. Walton joins Ward A and Ward B Council candidates, Brandi Warren, Director of the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Center for Teacher Preparation... | ||
| 07/28/2024 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | Risky business? Fulop adding Bitcoin ETFs to Jersey City pension fund portfolio John Donnellan, a global business professor and chairman of the Management Department inside New Jersey City University’s School of Business, says the mayor has diminished risk to the city by investing in an ETF, which is regulated. Donnellan says buying into an ETF is a “smart” way to diversify investments and provide a “nice bump” for the pension without a potential large loss. He said people are attracted to Bitcoin because “it is a non-sovereign nation currency” regulated “by the people.” “The way I look at crypto ETF, just remove the word crypto, if I put energy or water ETF, who cares?” said Donnellan. “Nobody would mention anything. The minute you put in the word crypto there is a fear of the unknown because it is still not fully understood.” | ||
| 07/23/2024 | Rutgers | Between attending Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Yvan Yomba and his friend provide courses in conflict de-escalation, first aid and personal safety Yomba and Loureiro have taught their courses for clients such as United Community Corporation, Broadway House for Continuing Care, Newark Academy, Tutela Training Systems, Woodbridge Police, Newark Police, New Jersey City University, students in the Rutgers Northeast Regional Alliance MedPrep Scholars Program, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, Aesthetic Temple CrossFit and the Newark Community Street Team under Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. | ||
| 07/21/2024 | Jersey City Times | NJCU Stabilizes With Tuition Hike, Improved Credit and Boys and Girls Club Partnership New Jersey City University appears to be stabilizing with the announcement of a 3.5% tuition hike for the 2024-2025 school year, an improved credit rating and a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club. | ||
| 07/16/2024 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | Bayonne filmmakers team up with NYC group for first play Narrow Bridge Films was started by brothers Sam and Isaac Platizky, who are both lifelong Bayonne residents. The two of them originally got their start in theater, with Isaac in a play at Bayonne High School and Sam at the Bayonne Jewish Community Center under the direction of the late Shia Saltzman. The brothers continued acting in plays in high school and in college at New Jersey City University. They would go to act in Off-Off and Off-Broadway plays | ||
| 07/16/2024 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | The real Rob Peace: Family, friend talk about the brilliant mind behind N.J. movie “Rob Peace” also filmed at New Jersey City University in Jersey City and on the beach at Sandy Hook in Monmouth County. | ||
| 07/16/2024 | Patch (Edison-Metuchen) | Fundraiser Set For Family Of Edison Firefighter Who Died Recently Tarlow began his fire service career in 2008 when he joined the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department, after expressing to a friend the urge to give back to the community, the Edison Firefighters Association said. | ||
| 07/16/2024 | Hudson County View | NJCU board of trustees approves $149.1M budget with 3.5% tuition increase | ||
| 07/10/2024 | YouTube (BlackBeltHelp) | Milind Shah, Portal Analyst at New Jersey City University, shares how the BlackBeltHelp's AI Chatbot has become an essential digital touchpoint, reducing support calls and increasing student engagement. | ||
| 07/08/2024 | Tapinto.net (Wayne) | Dawn Cox '85, Top Producing Agent, Weichert Realtors Weichert, Realtors in Wayne, New Jersey is thrilled to introduce Dawn Cox, an award-winning marketing and sales broker-associate, as one of the top producing real estate agents in the region. Dawn's educational background includes a New Jersey State Real Estate Broker's License and a bachelor of fine arts in communication design & technology from New Jersey City University in 1985. She also holds a certificate in floral design from The New York Botanical Garden. | ||
| 06/30/2024 | New Jersey Stage | New Jersey Symphony concert at Liberty State Park TODAY moved indoors due to inclement weather New Jersey Symphony's Summer Outdoor Concert at Liberty State Park in Jersey City today (Sunday, June 30, 2024) will move indoors due to inclement weather. The indoor air-conditioned location will be Margaret Williams Theatre at Hepburn Hall, Center for the Arts at New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ. Showtime is 7:30pm. | ||
| 06/27/2024 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | Hudson’s $107M haul: NJCU aid remains flat, $2 million for North Bergen budget and $3 million for WNY parking lot in final state spending plan NJCU Interim President Andres Acebo remained positive Thursday. He said the university advocated and received an increase in its outcome-based allocation, which is is based on a university’s number of Pell grant recipients, degrees awarded, and the number of degrees awarded to underrepresented ethnic and minority students. | ||
| 06/11/2024 | Patch.com | Rebroadcast of The Life and Many Loves of Robert Mantell About the Presenter: Greg Caggiano '15 (B.A. in History) of Holmdel, N.J. is a published author, historian, lecturer, and consultant. He holds a degree in history from New Jersey City University. | ||
| 06/05/2024 | ROI-NJ | Power play: Why Jersey City building is ideal spot for companies deep in AI — or other energy-consuming tech needs Between Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, Rutgers University, New Jersey City University, Hudson Community College and the other schools in the area, Burton feels Jersey City is at the crossroads of something special, he said. “There’s no denying that Jersey City is one of the most desired American cities in which we work, live and play,” he said. | ||
| 05/30/2024 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference The New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference comes to Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal on Wednesday, June 5, at noon and New Jersey City University on Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. | ||
| 05/25/2024 | The Morung Express | Lecture on folklore held at Tetso College Dr. William Westerman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, at New Jersey City University (NJCU) | ||
| 05/24/2024 | Education Week | These LGBTQ+ Terms Can Help Create A Safe School for Students In the 1990s, academics were thinking about what an LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum might look like, Martin said. The thought has gained more traction in the last 10 to 15 years. In 2012, California became the first state to mandate that LGBTQ+ topics be taught, and several other states have followed suit. | ||
| 05/22/2024 | The California Courier | Dr. Alina Gharabegian Appointed New AUA Provost The American University of Armenia (AUA) announced the appointment of new Provost Dr. Alina Gharabegian. She was hired into a tenure track position at New Jersey City University (NJCU) in 2009. She served as chair of the English department at NJCU from 2014-17, vice president of NJCU’s Union for a term, and interim dean of AUA’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) during her Fulbright stint in the 2018-19 academic year. | ||
| 05/03/2024 | NJ.com | These celebrities are lined up to speak at N.J. college commencements Speaker: Bettina L. Love, a Columbia University professor and author of “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal” Date: Wednesday, May 15 at 10 a.m. for the School of Business and College of Professional Studies; 2 p.m. for the William J. Maxwell College of Arts & Sciences and CAS/Education dual-degree recipients and Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education Location: Red Bull Arena in Harrison | ||
| 02/10/2024 | Press of Atlantic City | Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way speaks at Alpha Kappa Alpha conference in Atlantic City “You really see the power of this sorority,” said Ruth Diegue, 21, a biology major at New Jersey City University and the vice chair of the undergraduate experience for AKA. “It’s not just coming to a conference and having fun and going to meetings. When you’re behind the scenes, you see the work ethic, you see the business, you see how everything rolls. It’s a beautiful experience because it prepares me for the future and what I want to do.” “It’s going to be a great experience to see (Way) give that message to other undergraduates and see that we all can come from one place and soar to greater heights,” Diegue said. “We have the lieutenant governor of New Jersey, we have the vice president of the United States of America. It’s teaching us and showing us that nothing is unstoppable and nothing is unbreakable.” | ||
| 02/08/2024 | NJBiz | U.S. News ranks best online college programs New Jersey City University, Jersey City No. 229-303: Education | ||
| 01/16/2024 | NorthJersey.com | North Jersey schools announce delayed openings, closures for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Check the list | ||
| 01/10/2024 | NorthJersey.com | North Jersey schools announce delayed openings, closures for Wednesday, Jan. 10. Check the list | ||
| 10/20/2023 | NJ.com | Jersey City school district to celebrate 150th anniversary Saturday at historic school "The Dickinson High School site is rich in history. According to New Jersey City University’s “Jersey City’s Past and Present,” generals George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette observed British movements at the fortifications at Paulus Hook and in lower Manhattan from the site during the Revolutionary War" | ||
| 09/07/2023 | NJ.com | Getting into college isn’t cheap. Here’s the application fee at each N.J. school.
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| 08/16/2023 | NJ.com/Jersey Journal | New ShopRite would rescue Jersey City West Side residents from food desert The supermarket is part of New Jersey City University’s University Place “Village.” | ||
| 07/26/2023 | The Living Church | Dr. Dennis Raverty, Associate Professor of Art History at NJCU, specializing in art of the 19th and 20th centuries, authored an article entitled "The Quiet Alchemy of the Ordinary" in The Living Church. | ||
| 07/25/2023 | NJ.com/Jersey Journal | Hudson County arts organizations awarded $677K in state grants New Jersey City University Foundation ($44,800) were also awarded grants. | ||
| 07/25/2023 | New Jersey Family | New Jersey Colleges Considered Among The Best in the Country | ||
| 07/25/2023 | AFar | Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams, the Chair of NJCU's Women's and Gender Studies, is a featured local artist whose work is on display in Terminal A at Newark Airport. In an article in Afar entitled "A Massive United Lounge Just Opened at New Jersey’s Newark Airport: Here’s an initial peek at the first and largest lounge in Newark’s new Terminal A", the section entitled "Nods to the local art community" detail how United’s Terminal A lounge features both furniture and artwork from regional artists. The most notable artworl is a series of colorful mixed-media murals by local artist Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams. | ||
| 07/18/2023 | New York Times | To the Editor: Re “Who Repays Student Loans?,” by Laura Beamer and Marshall Steinbaum (Opinion guest essay, July 16): | ||
| 05/22/2023 | TAPintoJerseyCity | Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, presents Women’s Wellness Night Out—an empowering event dedicated to women’s health and well-being on May 31. The event, in partnership with the Rho Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and New Jersey City University’s Health & Wellness Center, will be held at the Jersey City Medical Center. | ||
| 05/02/2023 | New Jersey Monitor | NJCU is mentioned in this article, which talks about how other higher education institutions in the state could face future challenges without more state fiscal oversight. | ||
| 04/29/2023 | TAPintoMadison | 10 Madison Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play in College; Two Will Compete at NJCU Several Madison High School athletes were recognized last week in the school's College Athletics Signing Day. Among them are two seniors who are headed to New Jersey City University to join the men's wrestling team. Jayson Candelario, who primarily wrestled at 144/150 pounds this season and Carlos Dominguez at 138 pounds, are coming to Jersey City. | ||
| 04/19/2023 | Jersey City Times | Crescendo: 2023 NJCU BFA Exhibition – Opening Reception: New Jersey City University’s BFA exhibition opens this Saturday and features “a diverse output of artworks from clay sculpture to digital illustration.” Attendees must register in advance. NJCU Choral Concert: “Featuring the NJCU Concert Chorale under the direction of Dr. Robert Prowse, the program will center around the Requiem of John Rutter. Rutter’s inspiring and uplifting music is a cross between classical and popular styles, on traditional Latin and English texts.” | ||
| 03/16/2023 | NJ.com | Bright Futures Gala to benefit NJCU Foundation | ||
| 1/26/2023 | The Chronicle of Higher Education | Andrés Acebo, executive vice president and university counsel at New Jersey City University, has been named interim president. He replaces Jason Kroll, who has served as acting president since June 2022. | ||
| 01/15/2023 | NJ.com | Here’s the full list of N.J. projects in the giant federal spending bill. See what’s in your town. New Jersey City University, Jersey City, $782,000 for online nursing education. Menendez. | ||
| 11/03/2022 | New Jersey Family | The Embankment On My Mind NJCU Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery, Jersey City Weekdays, through Dec. 16 The original art is inspired by a grassroots preservation initiative for transforming Jersey City’s treatment of open space and an emerging trail system. Sixteen botanical artists depicting local flora join 28 artists with wide-ranging responses to the site, a massive stone rail embankment in the downtown. | ||
| 11/01/2022 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | Meanwhile, A. Harry Moore School in Jersey City Monday morning held its Halloween parade to NJCU across the street where students, teachers and staff danced in a flash mob to the song “Thriller,” went trick or treating through NJCU’s Hepburn Hall, and went trunk or treating with NJCU staff, Jersey City police and firefighters giving away candy and other goodies. | ||
| 10/17/2022 | The Hudson Reporter | Local Halloween Ghost Stories: "Hepburn Hall, New Jersey City University, is said to house the ghost of Margaret Williams. Allegedly, unexplainable noises are heard in the Margaret Williams Auditorium. Some have claimed that the ghost of Margaret Williams can be seen on certain nights walking along the top of the tower. Of course, the campus security could have fabricated this story to keep curious students from climbing to the top of the tower." | ||
| 07/14/2022 | NJ 101.5 | The article discusses college that require a COVID-19 vaccination for the Fall 2022 semester. "New Jersey's largest colleges, both public and private, including Brookdale, Kean, Monmouth, New Jersey City University, NJIT, Princeton, Rider, Rowan, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Stockdale, will require students to show proof of vaccination in order to attend class on campus." | ||
| 07/07/2022 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | NJ Department of Labor Programs for Employers. The event is online and free at https://bit.ly/3InqupV and is facilitated by NJSBDC at New Jersey City University. | ||
| 06/23/2022 | NJ.com/The Jersey Journal | 38 in high school get HCCC Early College degrees; They are transferring to New Jersey City University. | ||
| 05/26/2022 | ROI-NJ.com | Stevens Institute wins Mission 50’s 1st Hudson County-wide collegiate Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition. NJCU's Alan Cruz and Dominic Pepe represented the institution at the competition. | ||
| 05/02/2022 | The Gothic Times | Nick Camejo, Arts & Entertainment Editor for NJCU's student newspaper, details how NJCU and its Center for the Arts has worked with television and film studios to bring Hollywood to Jersey City. | ||
| 04/28/2022 | MultiFamilyBiz | JLL Capital Markets Arranges $105 Million Refinance Loan for 362-Unit Apartment Community in Jersey City’s West Side | ||
| 04/27/2022 | TAPintoBloomfield | Two nationally prominent and distinguished citizens will receive honorary degrees from Bloomfield College on May 20, 2022 as part of the private, four-year College’s 149th commencement, President Marcheta P. Evans, Ph.D., announced, including prominent NJCU/Jersey City State College alumnus Honorable Jose L. Linares '75. | ||
| 04/25/2022 | NJBiz.com | NJEDA forges cross-Atlantic connection with INFANT in Ireland. NJCU's involvement in the trip is referenced. | ||
| 04/01/2022 | BroadwayWorld | NJCU Galleries Presents IN FLUX This Month: This spring, New Jersey City University (NJCU) and NJCU Galleries will showcase the thesis artworks of 20 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) graduates. | ||
| 03/24/2022 | Washington Post | The miracle of Saint Peter’s: How Jersey City produced the most unlikely Sweet 16 team: The refurbished arena came with a catch: Last season, the renovation left the Peacocks with no facility at all. They played games at John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center at New Jersey City University and bused 15 minutes every day to practice, usually at Marist High in Bayonne, a tiny gym with no shot clock. | ||
| 03/18/2022 | Jersey City Times | “Everythin$ Is OK” at NJCU Visual Art Gallery. The newest on-campus resident at NJCU is a goldfish.
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| 03/07/2022 | News 12 New Jersey | Linda Vollkommer-Lynch `70, an NJCU Athletics Hall of Famer in the sport of women's fencing and the head women's fencing coach at nearby Stevens Institute of Technology for 48 years, is interviews by News 12 New Jersey as a trailblazer in women's sports in her home state. | ||
| 03/07/2022 | Hudson Reporter | There’s Magic to Do as “Pippin” Comes to NJCU Beginning March 25 | ||
| 03/07/2022 | BroadwayWorld/NJ | There's “Magic To Do” As PIPPIN Comes To NJCU Beginning March 25 | ||
| 02/23/2022 | CIANJ | NJCU Institute for Dispute Resolution Announces Inaugural Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition on April 26 | ||
| 02/23/2022 | NJBiz.com | NJCU Institute for Dispute Resolution to host pitch competition: Inaugural entrepreneurship event takes place April 26 | ||
| 01/11/2022 | Inside Higher Ed | Who Are Your Future Students? Author Mary Churchill discusses her work with the American Council on Education’s Learner Success Lab (LSL)."I have been fortunate to serve as an advisor to two institutions: Western Oregon University (WOU) in cohort 1 and New Jersey CIty University (NJCU) in cohort 2." | ||
| 01/10/2022 | NJ.com | More N.J. colleges mandate COVID boosters, move start of spring term online. The list of schools that have shifted the start of their spring semesters online due to the omicron surge has also increased — with Monday’s addition of New Jersey City University, Drew University and William Paterson University. | ||
| 01/10/2022 | The Gothic Times | Classes to Begin Online for Spring. With one week left before the start of the spring semester, NJCU announced that classes will begin remotely. | ||
| 12/31/2021 | New Jersey 101.5 | NJ’s missing persons list goes back to 1962 — have you seen any? Mario Saavedra was a student at Jersey City State College, now New Jersey City University, when he left a study group on April 11, 1986 and told family he was going to a friend's house. His abandoned car was found at a Jersey City pizza parlor. | ||
| 12/28/2021 | NJ.com | ‘A tale of two councilmen’: Rolando Lavarro looks back on a career of public service. Before serving on the council, Lavarro was the director of grants for New Jersey City University. | ||
| 12/20/2021 | NJ.com | Hudson County sees third highest daily COVID count on record. NJCU is mentioned in this article about increases in COVID-19 cases in Hudson County amidst the Omicron variant. | ||
| 12/20/2021 | TAPintoJerseyCity | Away at College, NJCU Student Collects Hundreds of Toys for Siblings’ Holiday Drive. NJCU student-athlete Jake Sisk recently held a fundraiser at his college to support the annual holiday toy drive of Mary and Mikey Wojcik. The new toys for the children at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. | ||
| 12/11/2021 | The Hudson Reporter | Looking back at Hudson County voter turnout in 2021. Fran Moran, a professor in NJCU's Department of Political Science and President of NJCU's University Senate, is quoted in this article in the section entitled State politics and incumbent difficulties. Moran said, when asked about the gubernatorial election “In Murphy’s first drive, he’s the new kid on the block. But now he had a record to defend.” | ||
| 12/09/2021 | NJ.com | NJCU and ‘NJCU Votes’ earn awards. New Jersey City University (NJCU) and its ‘NJCU Votes’ initiative earned a Bronze Seal award from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for efforts promoting nonpartisan student voter participation during the 2020 presidential elections. | ||
| 11/30/2021 | ROI-NJ | Bank of America awards $4.2M in grants to 75 nonprofits. NJCU is a recipient of a grant from Bank of America. The grants, announced during “Giving Tuesday,” will be used by groups that focus on basic needs, affordable housing, workforce development and small business and economic revitalization. | ||
| 11/23/2021 | InsiderNJ | NJCU and its ‘NJCU Votes’ Initiative Announced as 2021 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Bronze Seal Award Winner | ||
| 11/22/2021 | Broadway World | Winter Jazz Fest Coming To New Jersey City University, December 4-5. New Jersey City University will host two days of hot jazz when the NJCU Center for the Arts, in partnership with faculty from the NJCU Music, Dance and Theatre departments, presents the 2021 Winter Jazz Fest. | ||
| 11/11/2021 | Jersey City Times | This Weekend. Productions of Sweeney Todd at NJCU and the performance of Ak Dan Gwang Chil (ADG7) are promoted. | ||
| 11/10/2021 | NJ.com | Live theatre returning to NJCU with the tale of a murderous barber. “Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” will be staged at the NJCU Center for the Arts Westside Theatre from Friday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 14, and Friday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 21. The show will be performed by the NJCU Musical Theatre. | ||
| 10/26/2021 | PIX 11 | Torrential downpours and gusty winds walloped the tri-state area on Tuesday, forcing many schools to take precautions. Here’s PIX11’s list of school closings and delays so far. | ||
| 09/17/2021 | The Hudson Reporter | NJCU opens Earth Museum: The New Jersey City University Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has opened the NJCU Earth Museum on the second floor of the university’s Science Building. It will be open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. | ||
| 08/15/2021 | News 12 | NJCU professor William Westerman, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology/Anthropology, the co-founder of First Friends of New Jersey and New York — an organization that monitors the human rights conditions of detention centers and refugees — was interviewed by News12 New Jersey, discussing the conflict in Afghanistan and a possible surge in the refugee population here in New Jersey. Dr. Westerman appears beginning at the 1:29 mark. | ||
| 07/26/2021 | InsiderNJ | NJCU School of Business Transforms Graduate Programs to Give Students More Flexibility | ||
| 06/21/2021 | NJ Spotlight News | The story discusses the impact of The Arts on the real estate market in Jersey City. NJCU President Henderson discusses the positives of the planned Caroline & Frank Guarini, Sr. Performing Arts Center. Full story begins at the 16:27 mark with the portion discussing NJCU and including President Henderson at the 19:00 mark. | ||
| 06/21/2021 | Chronicle of Higher Education | As colleges look toward the fall-2021 semester, here’s a map showing the locations of colleges that are requiring vaccines of at least some students or employees, including the date announcements were made. NJCU's announcement was made on April 18. | ||
| 05/25/2021 | New York Yimby | RIVET 26 Nears Completion at 26 University Place in Jersey City. President Henderson is quoted. | ||
| 05/05/2021 | NJ.com | Walk-up vaccinations available Thursday in Jersey City, North Bergen The Jersey City Mobile Unit will host a pop-up vaccination site at New Jersey City University Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is geared toward students and faculty, but the site is also open to the public. No appointment is necessary and there is no cost. | ||
| 04/30/2021 | News 12 | All New Jersey COVID-19 vaccine megasites will offer walk-in appointments: Modhu is a student at New Jersey City University. She says that she is pleased that she will be protected against the virus when she heads back to school this fall. It was a mentality had by several other students. | ||
| 04/29/2021 | NJ.com | While Stevens Institute of Technology has also mandated the vaccine for staff and students, Rutgers, Fairleigh Dickinson, Princeton, Montclair State and New Jersey City universities are only making them necessary for students. | ||
| 04/29/2021 | NJ.com | Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey City University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Montclair State University and Princeton University have already announced that vaccines will be mandatory | ||
| 04/28/2021 | Chronicle of Higher Education | As colleges look toward the fall-2021 semester, here’s a chart of institutions that have decided to issue blanket vaccination requirements of all students, students living on campus, and/or employees. | ||
| 04/28/2021 | TAPInto.net | New Jersey City University’s Caroline L. Guarini Dept. of Music, Dance present an outdoor musical double bill feature The World Goes Round and Ain’t Misbehavin’ —running April 30 through May 2 at The Lawn by the Gilligan Student Union Building Patio (GSUB) on the Kennedy Boulevard campus. [Read more] | ||
| 04/28/2021 | News 12 NJ | Seven colleges and universities in New Jersey will require students to vaccinated to return to campus in the Fall. Rutgers was the first to announce the requirement. Drew University, Montclair State University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and New Jersey City University have followed with similar requirements. Read More: Efforts intensify to force COVID vaccinations | https://nj1015.com/efforts-intensify-to-force-covid-vaccinations-nj-top… | ||
| 04/28/2021 | Patch.com | 5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Mayor Steven Fulop: 5. Where do you see Jersey City in five years? ...whether it be what we're doing at NJCU. | ||
| 04/27/2021 | Daily Dispatch | The Daily Dispatch, Daily News for America's Fire Service, ran coverage on April 27of NJCU's announcement; NJCU and the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Join Forces to Offer College Credits to Firefighters. | ||
| 04/27/2021 | North-JerseyNews.com | Drew joins Montclair State University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey City University and Rutgers University in requiring COVID-19 vaccines in some capacity. | ||
| 04/23/2021 | Hudson County View | Many higher learning institutions in New Jersey, including Princeton, Rutgers, Montclair State, New Jersey City, and Fairleigh Dickinson University have announced that students will be required to be vaccinated for the fall 2021 semester. | ||
| 04/22/2021 | WRHU-FM | Andy Acebo, NJCU Chief of Staff and Deputy Regional President of the Hispanic National Bar Association and Chair of the Special Committee on Cuba, appeared on WRHU-FM at Hofstra University, discussing the importance of leadership change in Cuba. | ||
| 04/16/2021 | News 12 NJ | Andy Acebo, NJCU Chief of Staff and Deputy Regional President of the Hispanic National Bar Association and Chair of the Special Committee on Cuba, appeared on News 12 New Jersey. He discussed Raul Castro stepping down as the Leader of the Communist Party in Cuba and how it could make a difference to Cuban Americans. | ||
| 03/24/2021 | NJ.com | Women’s and Gender Studies to host “The Kamala Effect”. In the culminating event of Women’s History Month, NJCU’s Women’s and Gender Studies Department will host The Kamala Effect: Race, Gender, and Power. The free, virtual event will be held on Wednesday, March 31, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. | ||
| 03/22/2021 | NJToday.net | College signs agreement to teach Cybersecurity; NJCU and NPower, a national tech training nonprofit, have signed an agreement granting qualified NPower graduates the ability to transfer nine (9) credits towards Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at the institution. | ||
| 03/18/2021 | NJBiz | Criminal justice students at HCCC can now transfer to NJCU for a four-year degree: Hudson County Community College students studying criminal justice can transfer seamlessly to New Jersey City University after the institutions signed an articulation agreement on March 16. | ||
| 03/07/2021 | The Hoboken Girl | In recognition of International Women’s Day 2021, Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams, the Chair of NJCU's Women's and Gender Studies, is profiled by the Hoboken Girl in a question and answer feature. The article is written by NJCU alumnae and former softball student-athlete Victoria Maria Moyeno `19. | ||
| 03/05/2021 | D3hoops.com | D3hoops.com National Recap: Montclair State beat William Paterson for the third time this season, this time eliminating the Pioneers from the NJAC tournament, 84-78. Myles Mitchell-White scored 21 points for the Red Hawks who will play New Jersey City in the semifinals next Friday. The Gothic Knights rolled over Rutgers-Camden, 85-48, and Stockton defeated Rutgers-Newark, 67-51. In a season full of firsts, New Jersey City picked up its first NJAC tournament win at home when the Gothic Knights topped William Paterson, 68-60. Damaris Rodriguez scored 23 points for NJCU (7-2), which is the third seed. | ||
| 03/03/2021 | Jersey Journal/NJ.com | The “Train Tracks” virtual mural by Hudson County artist Gabriela Gomez Mestre made its debut at Canopy by Hilton this past weekend, as part of a new partnership program between Panepinto Galleries, New Jersey City University, and Canopy. Artwork by Mestre, a Colombia native and now Hudson County resident, emerging artist and NJCU 2020 alumna, was chosen based on her content and imagery. | ||
| 02/26/2021 | D3hoops.com | D3hoops.com National Recap: ...and the Montclair State women ended NJCU's streak in Friday's NCAA Division III basketball action. | ||
| 02/25/2021 | Jersey Journal/NJ.com | NJCU appoints Lejnieks to Board of Trustees | ||
| 02/25/2021 | Jersey Journal/NJ.com | Update on the Jersey City Arts Trust | ||
| 02/24/2021 | ROI-NJ.com | New Jersey City University announced the appointment of Carlos Lejnieks, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties, to the university’s board of trustees. | ||
| 02/23/2021 | TAPInto.net | Carlos Lejnieks, the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties, has been announced as the newest member of the New Jersey City University Board of Trustees. Lejnieks, a statement from the university announced, will serve on the Finance & Audit Committee and Mission Committee. | ||
| 02/22/2021 | ROI-NJ.com | ROI Influencers: Power List 2021 — Higher Education: President Sue Henderson has been named as one of the top influencers in higher education in the state of New Jersey for 2021. | ||
| 02/20/2021 | D3hoops.com | D3hoops.com National Recap: The 2020-21 season will always be a memorable one for the New Jersey City University women's basketball team, as the program won its sixth consecutive game to open the season, the best in program history. The Gothic Knights sprinted to the end of the game on a 24-4 win in pulling away from William Paterson 62-46, sweeping the weekend series from the Pioneers. Senior wing Dayjah Anderson exploded for 24 points on a sizzling 11-of-18 shooting to spark the Knights. | ||
| 02/19/2021 | D3hoops.com | D3hoops.com National Recap: After a 20-day layoff, No. 3 Whitman picked up its first loss at Puget Sound while the New Jersey City women stayed perfect. There are eight letters, but no Ls, in NJCU and TCNJ. Both teams stayed perfect with wins on Friday night, as New Jersey City cruised past William Paterson, 69-49, and TCNJ thumped Kean, 67-38. Those two teams, plus Montclair State which was idle, are a combined 14-0 in the NJAC with 13 wins by double-digits. New Jersey City is scheduled to play Montclair State next weekend while TCNJ will play William Paterson. | ||
| 02/19/2021 | NJ.com | COVID-19 testing offered on weekends at NJCU; New Jersey City University is offering COVID-19 PCR testing on alternate weekends, starting Saturday, school officials announced. | ||
| 02/10/2021 | InsiderNJ.com | NJCU’s Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center to Host Virtual Discussion on Eliminating Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Mortality; New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy to Deliver Opening Remarks | ||
| 02/10/2021 | NJ.com | Rising Tide Capital holds graduation for first all-online class (Additional speakers included Sue Henderson) | ||
| 01/29/2021 | Jersey Digs | Prominent Jersey City Real Estate Figure Donates $200,000 to NJCU ($200,000 donation from Robert P. Antonicello) | ||
| 01/26/2021 | New Jersey Business Magazine | New Jersey City University Receives $1M Gift | ||
| 01/21/2021 | D3Ticker | NJCU is the recipient of a $1M gift from real estate developer and philanthropist Kaye to support the Center for Music, Dance and Theater and the Guarini Performing Arts Center. | ||
| 12/03/2020 | NJ.com | NJCU launches Guarini Institute | ||
| 10/01/2020 | NJ.com | NJCU’s Meléndez selected as Academy Fellow | ||
| 08/13/2020 | NJ.com | Making Black Lives Matter: Rashad Wright `17, the poet laureate of Jersey City, is quoted in this op-ed story in NJ.com | ||
| 05/21/2020 | ROI-NJ.com | NJCU sits in the heart of N.J.’s COVID-19 outbreak … but that’s not necessarily bad |