Education

Puppies
Jul 15, 2026

FDU Poll: voters back pet tax credit, reject theater alcohol

An FDU Poll found New Jersey voters narrowly support a pet tax credit but oppose legislation allowing movie theaters to sell alcohol.

The New Jersey Food Council’s Educational Development Scholarship Foundation recently held a virtual reception with the recipients of $102,500 in scholarships.
Jul 14, 2026

NJ Food Council awards $102K in student scholarships

New Jersey Food Council awarded $102,500 in scholarships to 32 students pursuing careers in food retail, distribution and manufacturing.

AI handshake
Jul 13, 2026

OPINION: Human intelligence and higher education in the AI era

Caldwell University President Jeffrey Senese explains why AI makes higher education, human judgment and ethical leadership more valuable.

Winants Hall at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
Jul 9, 2026

Rutgers approves $6.2B budget, 3% tuition increase

Rutgers approved a $6.2B budget with a 3% tuition increase, hiring freeze and expanded financial aid for 2026-27.

Betty V. Coles Elementary School and Miguel A. Hernandez Intermediate School in Trenton
Jul 9, 2026

Trenton breaks ground on $89.4M school project

Trenton broke ground on an $89.4M school project that will create a new K-6 campus serving up to 837 students.

Shown is an aerial view of the Terminal B and C aprons at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Jul 8, 2026

NJ invests $3.5M in air traffic controller training

New Jersey is investing $3.5M to expand FAA-aligned air traffic controller training and aviation workforce programs at three colleges.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Jul 6, 2026

Rutgers joins tri-state partnership to expand ESOPs

Rutgers launched a partnership to expand employee ownership across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania through ESOP education.

On May 15, 2025, Kean University President Lamont Repollet and New Jersey City University interim President Andres Acebo signed a letter of intent advancing their proposed merger.
Jul 1, 2026

Kean University completes historic NJCU merger

Kean University and New Jersey City University officially finalize their merger, creating the Kean Jersey City campus.

Georgian Court University
Jun 29, 2026

Georgian Court launches MSN in nursing informatics

Partnering with Hackensack Meridian Health, the fully online course will cover innovation and technology starting in the Spring 2027 semester.

Aubrey White is graduating high school from Sussex County Technical School in 2026 after already earning an associate degree from Sussex County Community College.
Jun 29, 2026

367 NJ vo-tech students earn associate degrees in high school

A record 367 New Jersey county vo-tech students earned associate degrees before high school graduation, accelerating college and careers.

Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University in Long Branch
Jun 23, 2026

Inside the Bruce Springsteen Center at Monmouth University (photos)

The Bruce Springsteen Center at Monmouth University in Long Branch explores 48,000 artifacts, exhibits and American music history.

Classroom
Jun 23, 2026

OPINION: New Jersey’s nonpublic schools are quietly saving taxpayers billions

The executive director of Teach NJ explains how New Jersey nonpublic schools save taxpayers money while easing enrollment and costs for districts.