higher education

New Jersey City University
Apr 3, 2026

Moody’s upgrades NJCU to investment grade

Moody's Ratings cited New Jersey City University's debt reduction, improved liquidity and progress toward its planned merger with Kean University.

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.

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.

Welcome gate to Rowan University
Mar 9, 2026

Rowan unveils $690M West Campus development project

Rowan University's West Campus project in South Jersey will feature a Wellness Village and a Center for Manufacturing Innovation to boost health care, research and workforce growth.

New Jersey City University
Mar 5, 2026

NJCU partners with BLOC Foundation to launch training hub

The collaboration will transform an underutilized campus space into a hands-on workforce learning center to provide construction training and college pathways for underrepresented women and others.

Hudson County Community College's 46th Annual Commencement Ceremony in 2023
Feb 27, 2026

Study: NJ community colleges add $12.8B to state economy

A new economic impact study finds New Jersey's 18 community colleges contribute $12.8 billion annually and support 135,492 jobs and deliver strong returns for students and taxpayers.

Rider University
Feb 25, 2026

Rider Hope Fund awards $125K to 40+ students

Rider University’s Presidential Hope Fund awarded over $125,000 to more than 40 students facing financial crises to support degree completion since October 2025.

Rider University
Feb 10, 2026

Rider University earns state approval amid recovery

Amid efforts to shore up its finances, the NJ SAA clearance preserving veteran education benefits comes ahead of a key accreditation review this spring.

Middlesex College and Kean University announced a new partnership agreement Feb. 4, 2026.
Feb 5, 2026

Kean, Middlesex College launch teacher transfer pathway

Kean University and Middlesex College aim to establish a seamless experiences for education students, reducing costs and helping meet N.J.’s teacher demand.

Garden State Initiative donated $50,000 to Drew University in support of the New Jersey Governor’s School in the Sciences.
Jan 30, 2026

GSI donates $50K to Drew University for NJ Governor’s School

The gift from Garden State Initiative honors former Gov. Tom Kean as well as supports student research.

Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken
Jan 30, 2026

Stevens launching School of Computing backed by $36M

Stevens Institute of Technology will launch the division in fall 2026 to expand AI education, research and workforce-ready programs.