Presidential Communications
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Presidential Communications
Communications from Interim President Andrés Acebo
- Season’s Greetings from the Office of NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo [December 19, 2024]
- President Andrés Acebo’s 2024 Thanksgiving Message to the NJCU Community [November 26, 2024]
- Message to the NJCU Community on the 2024 Election [November 6, 2024]
- Message to the NJCU Community in Solemn Reflection and Remembrance of the Tragedy of October 7, 2023 [October 7, 2024]
- Uwill Tele-Mental Health Resources for Students [September 30, 2024]
- Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month [September 18, 2024]
- Observing the 23rd Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks [September 11, 2024]
- 2024-25 Academic Year Welcome: Building the Bridge to Our Second Century with Grit, Heart, and Hope [September 3, 2024]
- Announcement of the NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council [August 22, 2024]
- Statement from NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo on the Passing of U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. [August 21, 2024]
- Observing Juneteenth 2024 [June 19, 2024]
- Celebrating Pride Month 2024 [June 1, 2024]
- Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month [May 22, 2024]
- Statement from NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo on the Passing of U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. [April 24, 2024]
- Message from Interim President Andrés Acebo on Release of Fiscal Monitor Report [March 12, 2024]
- Celebrating Women's History Month [March 1, 2024]
- Celebrating Black History Month [February 1, 2024]
- Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day [January 15, 2024]
- End of Year 2023 Reflections from the Office of the President [December 22, 2023]
- Season’s Greetings from the Office of the President [December 20, 2023]
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Planning Process and Review Recommendations [November 28, 2023]
- Wishing the NJCU Family a Happy Thanksgiving [November 22, 2023]
- Message to the NJCU Community on the Continued Conflict and Violence in Gaza and Israel [October 26, 2023]
- Message from President Acebo on Terror and Violence in Israel and Gaza [October 7, 2023]
- Observing Rosh Hashanah [September 15, 2023]
- Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month [September 15, 2023]
- September 11 Campus Message [September 11, 2023]
- Welcome to NJCU for 2023-24 Academic Year! [September 1, 2023]
- A Mid-Year Reflection from Interim President Andrés Acebo [July 20, 2023]
- A Message of Reflection: Juneteenth 2023 [June 15, 2023]
- Celebrating Pride Month 2023 [June 1, 2023]
- Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month [May 2, 2023]
- Announcement of NJCU Recovery and Revitalization Plan and Next Campus Conversations on Wednesday, May 3 [April 26, 2023]
- Celebrating Women's History Month [March 1, 2023]
- A Message to the NJCU Community on the Tragedy at Michigan State [February 15, 2023]
- Celebrating Black History Month [February 1, 2023]
- An Introductory Message from Interim President Andrés Acebo [January 17, 2023]
- Andrés Acebo Named Interim President of New Jersey City University [January 13, 2023]
Andrés Acebo IN THE NEWS
- Acebo receives 18-month contract extension from NJCU [December 11, 2024; NJBiz]
- NJCU board unanimously votes for 18-month extension for interim president [December 11, 2024; Hudson County View]
- Acebo given 18-month extension as interim president at NJCU [December 10, 2024; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU Board of Trustees Unanimously Extends President Acebo’s Contract [December 10, 2024; NJCU News]
- NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo Ranked No. 4 on the 2024 NJBiz Education Power 50 List [September 26, 2024; NJCU News]
- 2024 NJBiz Education Power 50 List [September 16, 2024; NJBiz]
- NJCU initiative aims to strengthen community ties [August 28, 2024; NJBiz]
- Acebo unveils NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council with 20 members [August 24, 2024; Hudson County View]
- NJCU Unveils Initiative to Forge Stronger University-Community Ties [August 23. 2024; New Jersey Business Magazine]
- NJCU creates Community Advisory Council [August 23. 2024; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU Unveils Bold New Initiative to Forge Stronger University-Community Ties [August 22, 2024; NJCU News]
- Paterson native US Rep. Bill Pascrell dies at 87 [August 21, 2024; NJBiz]
- Hudson County electeds mourn the passing of U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, 87 [August 21, 2024; Hudson County View]
- ROI Influencers People of Color 2024: Top 30 [August 4, 2024; ROI-NJ]
- Acebo earns praise ahead of Higher Ed Committee meeting on NJCU monitoring report [June 10, 2024; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU, Acebo earn applause, support from NJ legislators [June 10, 2024; NJBiz]
- Opinion: Lawmakers reaffirm support for New Jersey City University and interim president Andres Acebo [June 6, 2024]
- Members of New Jersey Legislative Caucuses Reaffirm Support for NJCU and Applaud Leadership of Interim President Andres Acebo [June 4, 2024; New Jersey Senate Democrats]
- 15 N.J. lawmakers express support for NJCU and Interim President Acebo [June 4, 2024; Hudson County View]
- NJCU President Andrés Acebo Wants To Be A Leader That Underrepresented Students Deserve [June 2, 2024; Slice of Culture]
- New Jersey’s No. 1 Influencer in Higher Education [May 25, 2024; Jersey City Times]
- NJCU Interim President Acebo ranked no. 1 on ROI-NJ’s higher education list [May 23, 2024; Hudson County View]
- NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo Named No. 1 Higher Education Influencer in New Jersey by ROI-NJ [May 22, 2024; NJCU News]
- Half of NJCU students come from Hudson County. New enrollment plan wants to attract even more [May 19, 2024; NJ.com/The Jersey Journal]
- ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Top 10 — No. 1 Andrés Acebo [May 15, 2024; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU Interim President Acebo Moderates Fair360 DEI Thought Leader Discussion [May 13, 2024; Fair360 and NJCU News]
- Hudson County View Live - with Andres Acebo [April 24, 2024]
- Stick @ Nite with Commissioner Anthony L "Stick" Romano, with guest NJCU President Andres Acebo [April 18, 2024]
- UAC Podcast Knightly Chats: Time with President Acebo [March 2024]
- New college chief gets it right [March 4, 2024; NJ.com/Jersey Journal Letters to the Editor]
- Good to see NJCU focus on back-to-basics, local mission | Jersey Journal editorial [March 4, 2024; NJ.com/Jersey Journal Editorial]
- NJ.com Features Interim President Acebo’s Bright Future [February 27, 2024; NJCU.edu]
- In digging school out of financially disastrous past, Acebo appears to have bright future as NJCU president [February 26, 2024; NJ.com/Jersey Journal]
- ROI-NJ 2024 ROI Influencers Power List: Higher Education [January 24, 2024; ROI-NJ]
- On a mission: 1 year into the job at NJCU, Acebo says aim is clear [January 17, 2024; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU, Jersey City police union partner to offer education to officers [January 10, 2024; NJBiz]
- NJCU & Jersey City POBA sign MOU to help police officers obtain their degrees [January 9, 2024; Hudson County View]
- NJCU enters new year with momentum [January 2, 2024; NJBiz]
- 2023 InsiderNJ.com 100 Millennials Power 100 List [December 21, 2023; InsiderNJ.com]
- NJCU ranks No. 1 in N.J., No. 10 in the country, on CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index [December 21, 2023; Hudson County View]
- NJCU ranks No. 10 nationally (No. 1 in N.J.) for social mobility [December 21, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- N.J. congresswoman asks college heads to fight antisemitism on campus [December 12, 2023; Star Ledger/NJ.com/NJ Advance Media]
- NJCU campus community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month [October 19, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU Relies on New President to Untangle Financial Woes [September 2023; Commerce Magazine; Page 16]
- President Andrés Acebo and Two Foundation Board Members Among NJCU Notables Named to 2023 ROI People of Color Influencers List [September 30, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- If you’re looking for a diverse workforce, higher ed is place to start [September 25, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Why being designated Hispanic ‘serving’ is not nearly enough for higher education institutions [September 25, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU interim President Acebo selected for AASCU New Presidents Academy [August 24, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Interim President Acebo Selected for AASCU New Presidents Academy [August 22, 2023; NJCU.edu]
- Tribute to Lieutenant Gov. Sheila Oliver by Interim President Andrés Acebo [August 2, 2023; New Jersey Globe] and NJCU News
- How New Jersey City University’s interim president is charting a path to financial viability [July 14, 2023; Higher Ed Dive]
- Mission-driven: How NJCU has moved from crisis to recovery [July 12, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- For NJCU’s Acebo, success story born of opportunity, affirmative action college ruling hits home [June 30, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions. What does it mean for New Jersey? [June 29, 2023; News12NJ]
- At NJCU, a graduation that goes far beyond conferring degrees [June 13, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Hudson County Chamber of Commerce Issues Statement of Support for New Jersey City University [June 5, 2023]
- President Andrés Acebo Appeared on Ino Contigo on May 16; Watch the Segment on YouTube [May 16, 2023; Ino Contigo]
- Collaborating to turn things around at New Jersey City University [April 17, 2023; NJ Spotlight News]
- NJCU president sees a bright future for beleaguered school | Opinion [April 11, 2023; NJ.com/The Jersey Journal]
- President Acebo Appeared on Univision on April 8 and 9 [April 8, 2023; Univision]
- How micro-credentials complement traditional higher ed programs [April 3, 2023; Invest: North & Central Jersey 2023]
- Watch President Acebo on "Tiempo" on ABC-7 [April 2, 2023; WABC-7]
- President Andrés Acebo to Appear on "Tiempo" on WABC-7 on Sunday, April 2 [March 31, 2023; WABC-7]
- NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo Named to ROI Influencers Super 60 Power List [February 27, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Interim President Acebo Testifies Before the NJ State Legislature on NJCU’s Commitment to Early Childhood Education [February 17, 2023; NJCU.edu]
- ‘Running toward something’: NJCU’s interim president Acebo chats with NJBIZ [February 6, 2023; NJBiz]
- NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo on university’s financial crisis, road to recovery | [Chat Box February 4, 2023; NJ Spotlight News]
- Statement on Appointment of Andrés Acebo from Carlos Medina, President and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce [February 3, 2023; Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ] and in NJCU News
- The Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey Congratulates Andrés Acebo on his Groundbreaking Appointment as Interim President of New Jersey City University [February 3, 2023; Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey]
- NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo Named to ROI Influencers Higher Education Influencers List [February 2, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- At NJCU, historic project labor agreement comes with internships, too [February 2, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- NJCU, Hudson County Building Trades announce labor agreement [February 2, 2023; NJBiz]
- The United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Regional Chapter Issues Congratulatory Message on Appointment of Andrés Acebo as Interim President [January 31, 2023]
- NJCU signs agreement securing union workers on all construction projects over $5 million [January 31, 2023; NJ.com/Jersey Journal]
- 37 Year-Old Accomplished Lawyer Appointed Interim President of New Jersey City University [January 28, 2023; Lawyers Leading Higher Education]
- POLITICO Pro Q&A: New Jersey City University interim president Andrés Acebo [January 23, 2023; Politico]
- New Interim President: ‘NJCU Is Not Closing Its Doors’ [January 19, 2023; The Two River Times]
- Community effort: Unique path that led Acebo to top job at NJCU [January 13, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Q&A: New NJCU head on supporting Fort Monmouth campus — while remaining true to Jersey City [January 13, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Acebo to be named interim president of NJCU today [January 13, 2023; ROI-NJ]
- Andrés Acebo chosen to lead NJCU out of fiscal emergency [January 13, 2023; Politico]
- NJCU expected to name senior staffer as interim president, sources say [January 13, 2023; NJ.com/Jersey Journal]
- NJCU names Executive VP and University Counsel Andres Acebo as new interim president [January 13, 2023; Hudson County View]
- Acebo named interim president of NJCU [January 13, 2023; NJBiz]
- Acebo Named Interim President of New Jersey City University [January 13, 2023; New Jersey Business Magazine]
- Andrés Acebo Rights the Ship [July 26, 2021; Hispanic Executive]
- Acebo, Franco named to key roles at NJCU [January 25, 2021; ROI-NJ]
- A father’s story and a son’s promise | Opinion [June 21, 2020; The Star-Ledger]
- A Message of Reflection: Juneteenth 2023 [June 15, 2023]
- Academic Affairs Announcement on Academic Portfolio Reduction Actions [December 15, 2022]
- Changes to NJCU Athletics Sport Sponsorship [December 7, 2022]
- A Message from Acting President Jason Kroll [November 23, 2022]
- Reorganization of the Senior Administration [November 14, 2022]
- Appointment of Acting Provost [September 28, 2022]
- Resignation of Tamara Jhashi as Senior Vice President and Provost [September 15, 2022]
- Observing the 21st Anniversary of September 11 [September 9, 2022]
- Welcome Back to NJCU for the Fall 2022 Semester! [August 31, 2022]
- A Summary of the Inaugural Campus Conversations [August 11, 2022]
- Join Us For a Town Hall with Acting President Jason Kroll on August 2 [July 27, 2022]
- Statement About Dr. Sue Henderson's Employment Contract [July 20, 2022]
- Important Message for NJCU Students from Acting President Jason Kroll [July 6, 2022]
- An Introductory Message from Acting President Jason Kroll [June 30, 2022]
- A Message from President Henderson [June 27, 2022]
- A Message from President Henderson Regarding Today's Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade [June 24, 2022]
- Presidential Message on 2022 Observance of Juneteenth [June 13, 2022]
- Important Leadership Change in NJCU Athletics [May 16, 2022]
- NJCU Announces Important Leadership Updates [April 27, 2022]
- Statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation to Supreme Court of the United States [April 8, 2022]
- Ben Durant Introduced as Interim CFO [April 5, 2022]
- New Jersey Presidents' Council Statement in Support of Ukraine [March 14, 2022]
- Statement to the NJCU Community on Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine [February 24, 2022]
- President's Newsletter—December 2021 Edition and Holiday Message [December 20, 2021]
- President's Newsletter—Mid-Semester Edition and Thanksgiving Message , November 2021 [November 24, 2021]
- Fall 2021 Update from the Office of the President [September 27, 2021]
- NJCU Among Universities and Colleges Urging Congress to Increase Pell Grants [September 23, 2021]
- President's Newsletter—Welcome Back Edition, September 2021
- Welcome to the Fall 2021 Semester [September 1, 2021]
- Introduction of Inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) [May 20, 2021]
- Eagerly Awaiting a Vibrant Fall 2021 Semester [April 28, 2021]
- Statement on the Verdict in the Murder of George Floyd [April 20, 2021]
- Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Availability [April 18, 2021]
- NJCU Statement and Endorsement of the Garden State Guarantee [April 14, 2021]
- President's Monthly Update: March 2021
- Statement on Condemning Violence and Bias Against the Asian-American Community [March 21, 2021]
- Statement from NJCU President on Confirmation of Miguel Cardona, Ed.D as U.S. Secretary of Education [March 2, 2021]
- A Message on Race and Diversity [ February 28, 2021]
- President's Monthly Update: February 2021
- Welcoming the NJCU Community to the Spring 2021 Semester [January 22, 2021]
- President's Monthly Update: January 2021
- Message on Preserving Our Democracy [January 8, 2021]
- President's Monthly Update: December 2020
- President's Monthly Update: November 2020
- President's Monthly Update: September 2020
- Mourning the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg [September 21, 2020]
- President's Monthly Update: August 2020
- Successfully Sustaining Research in a Remote Environment [August 10, 2020]
- Our Renovation Efforts in the Margaret Williams Theatre Continue to Progress [August 1, 2020]
- 2020 NJCU Incoming Class [July 29, 2020]
- 2020-21 Continuing Commitment to Affordability [July 15, 2020]
- A Message on Race and Diversity [July 15, 2020]
- NJ Higher Education Statement on Combating Systemic Racism and Fostering Inclusive Communities [June 8, 2020]
Special Initiatives, Articles and Speeches
Special Initiatives
- All Campus Gathering (June 25, 2015) (.pdf)
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NAIOP Panel Discussion (June 9, 2015) : Focused on new sectors in real estate such as higher education. (.pdf)
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Photos: School of Business Groundbreaking (.pdf)
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Photos: Building the Future Gala (.pdf )
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Photos: Institute for Dispute Resolution Inaugural Event (.pdf)
Dedication Ceremony for the new NJCU School of Business
New Jersey City University will host a dedication ceremony for its new School of Business on Friday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m., featuring an address by Dr. Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of TIAA-CREF.
New Jersey City University holds dedication ceremony for new School of Business and Peter G. Mangin Real Estate Institute (Article on NJ.com)
- NJCU Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Sue Henderson (September 20, 2013) (Video — Ustream)
- Dr. Sue Henderson — Twelfth President of the University, Inauguration Speech (.pdf)
NJCU All University Meeting and First Senate Meeting — September 16, 2013
At this time each year, NJCU holds an all University meeting and its first Senate meeting. Given the festivities surrounding the Inauguration, we brought these two events together at the Senate meeting on Monday, September 16th. The meeting was an opportunity to introduce and welcome all the faculty and staff who have been hired over the last year. Dr. Sue Henderson shared her presentation (.pdf) highlighting our accomplishments and briefly reviewing the most pressing issues in the higher education landscape. For a more detailed analysis of the latter, refer to George L. Mehaffy, "Peril and Promise in a New Age" (.pdf).
News Articles and Interviews
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Cultivating Young Minds for the Next Evolution (Audio Interview: Dr. Sue Henderson with Managing Change on BlogTalkRadio.com from Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 at 7pm) Press Release (.pdf)
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New NJCU President Has High Hopes for the University (Video Interview with NJ Today, and Article)
Press Releases
Podcasts
- Join the Conversation Episode 15 — Interview with Dr. Sue Henderson, April 2, 2013 (Podcast and Video)