Education

Gov. Mikie Sherrill gives her first Budget Address in the Assembly Chambers of the State House in Trenton on March 10, 2026.
Mar 31, 2026

Sherrill approval at 58% in new FDU poll

A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll finds 58% of New Jersey voters approve of Gov. Mikie Sherrill, while many say she should work with President Donald Trump.

Brian Tyrrell (left) has been named the new faculty director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute for Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT) at Stockton University, effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Jane Bokunewicz (right), who will retire June 30.
Mar 30, 2026

Tyrrell to succeed Bokunewicz as director of Stockton’s LIGHT

Brian Tyrrell will succeed Jane Bokunewicz as director of the Stockton University LIGHT institute, leading the gaming, hospitality, and tourism research and programs.

New Jersey Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey and New Brunswick Tomorrow opened a new satellite office inside NBT’s location at 390 George St., New Brunswick.
Mar 30, 2026

NJSBDC opens new satellite office in New Brunswick

Launched with New Brunswick Tomorrow, the free business hub and satellite New Jersey Small Business Development Center will offer counseling and support services for local entrepreneurs.

Rider University
Mar 27, 2026

Rider offers free veteran entrepreneurship program

The university is bringing back the six-week course, which provides mentorship and business training for these individuals and their families.

Electricity
Mar 26, 2026

NJBPU, Rutgers launch utility rates workforce program

The partners will launch a certificate program with paid fellowships to train ratemaking professionals and support New Jersey energy goals.

Candles with lilies
Mar 25, 2026

Passaic County Community College President Steven Rose dies (updated)

Passaic County Community College President Steven Rose, who led PCCC for nearly three decades and expanded the college across Passaic County, has died.

2026 Rutgers Innovation Showcase
Mar 25, 2026

Rutgers innovation showcase connects researchers, investors

Held in New Brunswick, the inaugural event brought together 400 attendees, highlighting research, startups and partnerships to accelerate commercialization.

Sophia-Marie Roman used her Gloucester County Institute of Technology Cosmetology education to jumpstart a small business specializing in bridal and special effects makeup.
Mar 23, 2026

NJ vocational schools help students launch small businesses

New Jersey vocational-technical schools are helping young entrepreneurs turn skills into startups through career and technical education.

Brian Quigley will lead the Office of Government Relations for Rutgers University.
Mar 20, 2026

Rutgers taps Quigley to lead government relations

Rutgers University names Brian Quigley senior vice president of government relations to lead engagement with policymakers in New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

Virtua Health College Research Center
Mar 19, 2026

Rowan, Virtua open biomedical research center in South Jersey

Rowan University and Virtua Health open a new biomedical research center to accelerate medtech innovation and life sciences growth in South Jersey.

Kean University’s STEM building in Union
Mar 19, 2026

Kean, CSIT launch grant support program for NJ entrepreneurs

NJ CSIT and Kean University launch an SBIR/STTR training program to help New Jersey startups secure federal research funding.

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy recently surprised Chick-fil-A North Bergen Team Member Yamanni Tay with a $25,000 scholarship.
Mar 18, 2026

Chick-fil-A CEO surprises North Bergen worker with $25K scholarship

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy surprised North Bergen shift leader Yammani Tay with a $25,000 Remarkable Futures scholarship while visiting the restaurant.