university presidents

Stockton University President Joe Bertolino
Dec 4, 2025

Stockton University extends President Bertolino’s contract

The Galloway-based school awarded Joe Bertolino a new three-year agreement, recognizing his leadership, strategic initiatives and student-focused vision.

Centenary University
Nov 26, 2025

Bishop Schol to succeed Caldwell at Centenary University

As Dale Caldwell prepares to begin his term as the newly elected lieutenant governor for New Jersey, Bishop John Schol was named the next and 16th president of the school.

Inauguration of William Tate IV as the 22nd president of Rutgers University
Nov 10, 2025

Rutgers inaugurates Tate as 22nd university president

William Tate IV launched the Edge Fund to support student scholarships and innovation across campuses.

New Jersey City University interim President Andres Acebo
Jul 24, 2025

Acebo drops interim title to become 13th NJCU president

Andres Acebo's appointment comes after he helped lead a turnaround at New Jersey City University. The permanent title makes him the youngest public university president in state history.

William Tate IV has been appointed the 22nd president of Rutgers University and will begin his term July 1, 2025.
May 28, 2025

Rutgers enters next era under new President Tate

William Tate IV will officially join the State University of New Jersey this summer. NJBIZ caught up with board of governors Chair Amy Towers on the search process, the incoming leader and what's ahead.

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Winants Hall
May 19, 2025

Rutgers University taps Tate as next president

The board of governors and board of trustees appointed William Tate IV as the State University of New Jersey's 22nd leader during a special joint meeting Monday.

John Loyack will succeed Gregory Dell’Omo as Rider University's president, effective July 7, 2025.
May 12, 2025

Rider University taps Loyack to succeed retiring president

John Loyack will take over from Gregory Dell’Omo this summer, following a national search led by the school’s board of trustees.

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.

Lamont Repollet has served as president of Kean University since 2020.
Sep 19, 2024

Kean approves new contract for President Repollet

Having joined the university in 2020, Lamont Repollet came in at No. 7 on the NJBIZ Education Power 50, which dropped earlier this week.

Jonathan Holloway is the 21st president of Rutgers.
Sep 17, 2024

Rutgers President Holloway to step down (updated)

The school's 21st leader, Jonathan Holloway was the first Black person to lead the university.

Gregory Dell’Omo has served as Rider University's president since August 2015.
Sep 11, 2024

Rider President Dell’Omo to step down in 2025

Gregory Dell’Omo has led the university since August 2015. When his tenure concludes, it will mark his 20th year as a university president.

Michael Bernstein is The College of New Jersey's 17th president.
Jun 7, 2024

TCNJ names interim Bernstein as 17th president

Michael Bernstein stepped into the role last July, after former leader Kathryn Foster exited the post.