Education

New Jersey City University (left) and Kean University (right)
Apr 27, 2026

Kean-NJCU merger advances with new approval

Kean University's merger with NJCU wins accreditation approval, with deal set to close July 1, expanding access to public higher education.

Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s EXCITE Summer Camp
Apr 27, 2026

NJ vocational summer camps help middle schoolers explore careers

NJ vocational schools offer summer camps for middle schoolers to explore careers, build skills and gain early exposure to future paths.

Teamwork
Apr 24, 2026

Rutgers launches employee ownership research lab

Rutgers University launched the Employee Ownership Applied Research hub to help small businesses transition ownership to workers amid a growing succession crisis.

Spencer’s
Apr 23, 2026

Spencer’s launches Sexology 101 college tour

The shopping mall staple is hitting the road to bring sexual wellness education, events and resources to college campuses across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Christopher Reber has served as president of Hudson County Community College since 2018.
Apr 23, 2026

HCCC President Reber to lead Harrisburg University

Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber will step down to lead Harrisburg University after eight years in Jersey City.

Seton Hall students conduct research in the lab.
Apr 23, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb donates lab equipment to Seton Hall

Bristol Myers Squibb donates lab equipment to Seton Hall University to boost biomedical research, student training and campus innovation.

Stockton University was founded in 1969.
Apr 21, 2026

Cooper, Stockton partner to expand NJ nursing workforce

Cooper University Health Care and Stockton University signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding the nursing workforce with tuition discounts and career pathways in South Jersey.

Rutgers Athletics and SHI International have extended the naming rights partnership for SHI Stadium in Piscataway through June 2029.
Apr 20, 2026

Rutgers launches Scarlet Knight Enterprises board

The group is tasked with expanding athletics revenue, partnerships and NIL strategy amid a shifting college sports landscape.

On April 9, 2026, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges and the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance announced a new program that will link employees and members with community college opportunities.
Apr 20, 2026

NJ YMCA, community colleges launch workforce partnership

New Jersey YMCA and community colleges launched a first-of-its-kind partnership to expand education access, workforce training and degree pathways statewide.

Teamwork
Apr 20, 2026

Rutgers study: Unexpected free time feels longer, changes work habits

A new Rutgers study finds canceled meetings create a feeling of “extra time," leading workers to take on longer tasks and rethink productivity habits.

New Jersey state flag on money
Apr 16, 2026

Rutgers poll: NJ residents downbeat on economy, cost of living

A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds growing dissatisfaction among New Jerseyans on the economy and increasing frustrations with rising cost of living and taxes.

Rowan University announces the School of Financial Business at the College of Business, April 16, 2026.
Apr 16, 2026

Rowan receives $10M gift to launch financial planning school

The $10 million gift from Edelman Financial Engines to Rowan University will help launch a financial planning school, with classes set to begin in fall 2026.