higher education

William Paterson University's new Recreation and Health Sciences Center
Oct 20, 2025

William Paterson breaks ground on $40M health sciences center

Backed by state funding, the expanded space will support students and future workforce demands with more space for sports, kinesiology, health and wellness programs, and more.

Princeton University
Oct 14, 2025

Princeton tops WalletHub’s 2026 college rankings

The personal finance website compared 791 higher education institutions in the U.S. across seven categories to determine the top-performing schools at the lowest costs to undergrads.

Stockton University President Joe Bertolino
Oct 9, 2025

Stockton unveils new strategic plan for South Jersey growth

Announced by University President Joe Bertolino, the roadmap focuses on student success, community care and expanding the region.

Berkeley College Career Fair
Oct 8, 2025

Berkeley College to host Fall Career Fair Oct. 16

More than 70 hiring employers will be on hand ready to connect with job-seeking students, alumni and community members.

Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken
Oct 1, 2025

Stevens to offer free tuition for families earning $75K or less

The Hoboken-based university will launch The Stevens Investment in fall 2026 in an effort to promote access to higher education.

Education MOUs
Sep 23, 2025

NJ expands education, tech ties during India mission

The latest from the overseas trip includes seven MOUs between colleges and universities in both locations, as well as a tech hub Sister State pact and Microland’s new office in Iselin.

Princeton University's Mather Sundial in McCosh Courtyard.
Sep 23, 2025

Princeton tops U.S. News college rankings for 15th year

But it's not the only university to appear in the national list from New Jersey. Following the home of the Tigers, Rutgers and nine other schools also made appearances.

September 2025 Gov. Phil Murphy-led economic mission to India
Sep 19, 2025

NJ signs MOUs with India to boost education and research ties

A delegation led by the governor and first lady began the state's latest economic mission to the county securing partnerships between Rutgers, Montclair State and leading Indian institutions.

Kean University
Sep 19, 2025

Kean to offer in-state tuition for all students worldwide

Beginning fall 2026, the university will extend the local rates to all enrollees, expanding access and boosting enrollment growth.

Renderings from DIGroupArchitecture for renovations to the UCNJ Union College of Union County Physical Education Center (PECK). - PROVIDED BY UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
Sep 18, 2025

$30M renovation to create new athletics, community hub at UCNJ

The transformation at the 42,000-square-foot PECK will create a modern sports center and gathering space with classrooms, training areas and event facilities.

Colleges & universities
Sep 17, 2025

New Jersey MBA programs show concentration in degrees awarded

Schools reported varied output in the recent NJBIZ lists ranking, with leaders including William Paterson, Rutgers-Newark and Montclair State.

Education
Sep 17, 2025

NJBIZ list highlights NJ colleges’ consolidation, leadership trends

Institutions of higher learning in the state reported mergers, enrollment shifts and changes in leadership, according to the NJBIZ Colleges & Universities list.