Saint Peter's University

The Jersey City Summit expects 1,250 regional investment, real estate and placemaking leaders to attend the annual leadership conference in 2024. - JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
Jun 3, 2026

Jersey City Summit returns to Hudson waterfront June 4

More than 1,250 attendees are expected to come out for the 11th annual Jersey City Summit, including Mayor James Solomon, industry leaders and more.

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will officially rebrand as “The Metro Conference” beginning July 1, 2026.
May 29, 2026

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference rebrand aims to boost identity

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference – which includes Rider and Saint Peter’s universities – will rebrand as the Metro Conference, aiming to strengthen identity and reduce confusion surrounding the MAAC acronym.

From 2007 until last June, Eugene Cornacchia served as the president of Saint Peter’s University – he was the longest-serving president in the school’s history.
Feb 5, 2025

Georgian Court taps Cornacchia as interim president (updated)

Eugene Cornacchia recently ended his tenure as the longest-serving leader in Saint Peter’s University history, where he oversaw milestones, including the introduction of its first doctoral programs, the creation of three new schools and extensive construction enhancement projects.

The leaders of Saint Peter’s University and Hudson County Community College meet to sign a transfer agreement between the two institutions.
May 6, 2024

Saint Peter’s, HCCC establish transfer agreement

The program facilitates the seamless transfer of credits, making it easier for Hudson County Community College students to transfer to the nearby Jersey City institution.

Hubert Benitez is the 23rd president of Saint Peter's University. - PROVIDED BY SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY
Apr 3, 2024

Saint Peter’s University names Benitez its 23rd president

Hubert Benitez will replace the longest-serving leader to hold the position, retiring Eugene Cornacchia, this summer.

Eugene Cornacchia announced he will retire from his position as president of Saint Peter's University in June 2024.
Aug 23, 2023

Saint Peter’s president Cornacchia announces June retirement

“As a new faculty member in 1981, I never could have imagined having the opportunity to lead this great institution as president,” Eugene Cornacchia said. “Together, we have accomplished many of the goals I set out to achieve for the University and I could not be more proud or more grateful for this incredible community.

Kimberly Reeve, KPMG dean of the Frank J. Guarini School of Business, Saint Peter's University.
Aug 2, 2023

Saint Peters’ Guarini School of Business welcomes new dean

Kimberly Reeve comes to the role from The King's College in New York City.

Saint Peter's University Healthcare
May 8, 2023

NJJBA event will explore antisemitism’s impact on business

The New Jersey Jewish Business Alliance will host Rabbi Abraham Cooper at Saint Peter's University May 31.

Saint Peter's University Healthcare
Dec 2, 2022

Saint Peter’s unveils $75M fundraising campaign

The 150-year-old Jersey City institution said the drive – dubbed Peacocks Rise: The Campaign for Saint Peter’s University – has already raised $70 million in its silent phase.

Mar 28, 2022

NIL deals can be life-changing for student-athletes

The acronym is rapidly entering the mainstream conversation, while completely changing the dynamics of college athletics as we know it. And with new rules comes an opportunity to attract lucrative branding and partnership deals, which some experts estimate could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.