higher education

Rutgers University-Newark
Jul 27, 2026

Rutgers-Newark’s impact on Newark and Essex County

Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson highlights the university’s 80-year impact on Newark and Essex County.

Virtual session
Jul 23, 2026

NJ extends free teletherapy for college students

New Jersey will extend free, unlimited college teletherapy through 2027 after more than 114,000 sessions were provided since 2023.

Montclair State University's Interdisciplinary Science Building
Jul 22, 2026

Montclair State breaks ground on $120M science building (photos)

Montclair State broke ground on a $120M science building that will expand STEM research, triple lab space and open in 2028-29.

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.

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.

38th Annual Thomas W. Zito Golf Classic
Jun 18, 2026

Cento Amici golf outing raises $100K for NJ scholarships

Now in its 38th year, the Cento Amici annual golf outing raised more than $100,000 to support need-based scholarships for New Jersey students.

Nebius
Jun 15, 2026

Rowan, Nebius partner on AI workforce development in NJ

The collaboration between Rown University and AI-native cloud infrastructure company Nebius will expand education, training and cloud computing programs in the Garden State.

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.

South Jersey Higher Education Alliance
May 21, 2026

Stockton, community colleges launch South Jersey transfer alliance

Stockton University is partnering with four community colleges to streamline the student transfer experience and expand degree pathways across the region.

Leaders in Real Estate
May 19, 2026

PCCC partners with Where Trades Go for workforce platform

Passaic County Community College partnered with Where Trades Go to launch a workforce platform connecting trade students with employers.

New Jersey City University's Hepburn Hall
May 12, 2026

NJCU faculty union launches $25K scholarship fund

The award arrives as New Jersey City University prepares to merge with Kean University this summer as well as its centennial anniversary.