Education

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, shown in July 2023.
Jun 5, 2026

NJ voters expect World Cup economic boost, traffic woes

The latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds residents believe the world's largest sporting event will help lift the local economy; however, concerns about traffic, transit crowding and delays persist.

Aerial view of Montclair State University. - PROVIDED BY MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Jun 3, 2026

Montclair State selected to operate NJ PBS (updated)

Montclair State University will take over NJ PBS operations, preserving New Jersey’s public television network under a new management agreement.

Wiley is a Hoboken-headquartered publishing company.
Jun 3, 2026

Wiley acquires UK-based Emerald Publishing in $452M deal

The addition of Emerald Publishing expands WIley's research portfolio as well as its AI content assets.

Harrah's Atlantic City
Jun 1, 2026

Fertitta-Caesars deal could reshape Atlantic City casinos

The $17.6 billion acquisition would unite four resorts, triggering regulatory scrutiny in New Jersey amid potential ownership concentration concerns in "America's Playground."

Bergen County Career Innovation High School in Paramus
Jun 1, 2026

Bergen County opens Career Innovation High School in Paramus (photos)

Bergen County opens the Career Innovation High School in Paramus, expanding workforce training in logistics, dental science and design.

Rutgers School of Nursing
Jun 1, 2026

Rutgers offers New Jersey’s only forensic nurse examiner course

Rutgers School of Nursing offers New Jersey's only forensic nurse examiner course to train healthcare professionals in sexual assault survivor care and evidence collection.

Morris County Vocational School District post-secondary programs
Jun 1, 2026

NJ vocational schools expand adult career training programs

New Jersey's vocational schools are expanding adult career training, apprenticeships and healthcare programs to meet workforce demand.

Bunce Hall at Rowan University.
May 31, 2026

Rowan expands AI computing partnership with HPE, SHI

The collaboration with SHI and Hewlett Packard Enterprise boosts research, workforce training and supercomputing capability.

Lisa Dougherty will serve as interim president of Hudson County Community College as the institution begins a national search for its next leader.
May 28, 2026

HCCC appoints Dougherty interim president

Following the resignation of Chris Reber last month, Hudson County Community College has appointed Lisa Dougherty interim president as trustees prepare for a national search.

Empty office
May 22, 2026

Forbes names 14 New Jersey companies best for grads

Forbes named 14 New Jersey companies among the best employers for grads in 2026 based on pay, growth, AI adoption and other factors.

Jonathan Farina, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University

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May 22, 2026

Steve Adubato Looks at How Vocational Ed Preps Students to Fill Job Gaps

Jonathan Farina, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University, joins Steve Adubato to explore how the university prepares students for today’s workforce and why a well-rounded education matters more than ever.

Liberty Science Center's 14th Annual Genius Gala
May 21, 2026

Liberty Science Center Genius Gala raises record $3.2M (photos)

Liberty Science Center's annual Genius Gala raised a record $3.2 million to support STEM education and expansion plans at the interactive science museum in Jersey City.