higher education

New Jersey Institute of Technology
May 12, 2026

NJIT launches World Cup digital hub for fans

The offering brings together transit information, event listings, dining recommendations and AI tools to help regional visitors get the most out of their stay for the marquee tournament.

NJ AI Hub at Princeton University
May 11, 2026

Microsoft deepens role in New Jersey AI ecosystem

Microsoft is expanding its presence in New Jersey’s AI ecosystem through the NJ AI Hub at Princeton, advancing workforce, startup and research initiatives. NJBIZ spoke with TechSpark NJ Community Manager Marie Pryor for an insider look.

Stockton University in Atlantic City is one of the first four grant recipients of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's $10 million Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (ART) Program.
May 7, 2026

AtlantiCare, Stockton launch Atlantic City health college

Backed by a $15 million investment from the healthcare system, AtlantiCare and Stockton University will launch a health college in Atlantic City to expand training and workforce pipelines.

80th anniversary celebration for RU-N
May 5, 2026

Rutgers-Newark marks 80 years as anchor institution

Rutgers-Newark is celebrating eight decades and highlighting its role in the city, its recognition as a top-ranked social mobility school and its ongoing impact on students – the majority of which come from New Jersey.

Beginning in the fall 2024 semester, Stockton University will become the first higher education institution in New Jersey to offer an undergraduate degree in cannabis studies.
May 5, 2026

Stockton, HCCC expand cannabis program transfer pathway

The higher education partners are building on an existing agreement to help streamline degrees for New Jersey's growing cannabis workforce.

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

Kean-NJCU merger advances with new approval (updated)

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

NJIT occupies space at 15 NEST in Kenilworth. - PROVIDED BY NEST
Apr 27, 2026

NJIT opens 25K-SF translational research center at NEST

The state-of-the-art hub provides lab space for a mix of post-graduate and undergraduate students researching photonics, biomaterials, environmental science and sustainable technologies.

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.

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.

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.

Princeton University
Apr 8, 2026

NJ universities rank among U.S. News 2026 best grad schools

Find out which New Jersey universities appear in the U.S. News 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings.