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Following �ѴǴǻ��’s, Fitch Ratings upgrades NJCU rating from negative to stable

After �ѴǴǻ��’s upgraded ��è�ƽ��’s credit rating from negative to stable , the same thing that Fitch Ratings did yesterday, the school announced. Coverage by John Heinis.

Feminist art group brings first solo exhibit to the U.S.

Tomorrow Girls Troop, a feminist artist group that has been globally promoting feminism in Japan and East Asia through art, will present their first solo exhibition in the United States, “We Can Do It!,” at the ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) Visual Arts Gallery from Thursday, Nov. 14, through Wednesday, Dec. 18. Coverage by

Fitch Revises Outlook on ��è�ƽ�� to Stable; Affirms IDR and Revs at 'BB+'

Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook on the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and bond rating for ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) to Stable from Negative. Fitch has also affirmed the 'BB+' IDR and bond rating on approximately $136 million of outstanding par (FYE 2023) New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (NJEFA) bonds, series 2007F, 2010G, 2015A, 2016D, 2021A and 2021B, issued on behalf of NJCU.

New program offers LIFT for Jersey City transitional students

Officials recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Life Independence and Future Transitions (LIFT) program. LIFT at (NJCU) is designed to empower high school and adult transition students with disabilities, aged 15 to 21. The Oct. 30 ceremony at NJCU’s Grossnickle Hall formally introduced the initiative, launched between the university and A. Harry Moore Laboratory School (AHM). Coverage by

NJCU Veterans Day flag raising

NJ.com and Jersey Journal photographer captured the Veterans Day flag raising on campus.

NJCU, Hudson County Latin American Chamber launch strategic partnership

Leaders from (NJCU) and the (HCLACC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

The MOU formalizes a strategic partnership between the two organizations. NJCU and HCLACC say the collaboration aims to foster international connections, boost the local economy and enhance educational opportunities for students. According to officials, the agreement sets the stage for a series of initiatives to bridge the gap between academia and the international business community. Coverage by

��è�ƽ�� and Hudson County Latin American Chamber of Commerce Forge Groundbreaking Partnership

This partnership is set to launch with a series of workshops and networking events in the coming months, culminating in the inaugural Latino International Business Expo in September 2025.

NJCU partners with Hudson County Latin American Chamber of Commerce to enhance opportunities for students 

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) and the on Thursday announced a partnership aimed at fostering international connections, boosting the local economy, and enhancing educational opportunities for students. 

NJCU and A. Harry Moore Laboratory School launch ‘LIFT’ Program

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) and the A. Harry Moore Laboratory School (AHM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce and launch the A. Harry Moore School Life Independence and Future Transitions (LIFT) program at NJCU’s Grossnickle Hall.

NJCU, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce expand Hispanic Business Hub

��è�ƽ�� and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. This strategic partnership will also facilitate the expansion of the chamber’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s campus.

Statewide Hispanic Chamber, NJCU strike new partnership

The (SHCCNJ) and (NJCU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Oct. 21.

Leaders say the agreement will create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. Meanwhile, it will also facilitate the expansion of SHCCNJ’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s Jersey City campus.

MOU Signed to Enhance Opportunities for Students and Hispanic Business Community

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will  create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. This strategic partnership will also facilitate the expansion of SHCCNJ’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s campus at the expense of SHCCNJ.

NJCU, Hispanic Chamber to create workforce opportunities for students with Hispanic Business Community

��è�ƽ�� and the have signed a memorandum of understanding that will create new educational and professional opportunities for NJCU students and the Hispanic business community. The partnership also will include the expansion of SHCCNJ’s Hispanic Business Hub to NJCU’s campus at the expense of SHCCNJ. Article by Tom Bergeron.

��è�ƽ�� presents a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition

��è�ƽ�� is presenting a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery through October 17, 2024. Gerardo Castro (1967 – 2024), an esteemed Afro-Puerto Rican artist, taught various art courses at ��è�ƽ�� over two decades after earning his MFA at Pratt Institute and his BFA at NJCU.

NJCU photo exhibit aims to shed light on migrants’ experiences in the U.S.

Established by the , TPS offers temporary legal status to individuals from countries experiencing crises, such as ongoing armed conflict or natural disasters. Most TPS recipients are from countries like El Salvador, Honduras and Haiti. In a vivid photo exhibition, “Stories of Belonging,” opening Oct. 7 at the ��è�ƽ�� courtyard, the images portray the lives and struggles of migrant workers in the U.S.

��è�ƽ�� Recognized as Top Public School and Leader in Social Mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2025

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) has long been recognized as a regional and national leader in the life changing metric of social mobility, and NJCU’s transformative role in this area has been affirmed once again. NJCU has been recognized as a Top Public School and a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2025 rankings announced today.

13 Latinx photographers show off their roots in new exhibit at NJCU gallery

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU)’s Visual Arts Gallery launched Lente Latine/Latin Lens this week, a group exhibition of the work by 13 Latinx photographers. The exhibition, in which the participating photographers captured their communities through their camera lens, is part of NJCU’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming on campus from now until Oct. 15.

��è�ƽ�� presents "Lente Latine/Latin Lens"

��è�ƽ�� presents Lente Latine/Latin Lens in the NJCU Visual Arts Gallery from September 24 through October 31, 2024. The exhibition sheds light on recent works by Latin American photographers based on the east coast. It is part of the university's Hispanic Heritage Month program. 

NJCU Galleries To Present LENTE LATINE/LATIN LENS In Featured Hispanic Heritage Month Programming

(NJCU)'s Visual Arts Gallery will open a unique group exhibition of the work by 13 Latinx photographers, focusing on capturing their communities through their camera lens, when the exhibit launches on September 24, with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m., highlighted by an artist talk from 5-6:30 p.m.

2024 Education Power 50: No. 4: Andres Acebo

Since taking over as interim president of last year, Acebo continues to lead the institution through – following a budget mess that preceded him. He has drawn praise and recognition for his leadership — demonstrating a clear vision and mission as well as forging key partnerships with a slew of organizations and stakeholders.

Jayaraman named interim dean of NJCU School of Business

Jayadhurganandh “J.D.” Jayaraman has been appointed the new interim dean of the School of Business at ��è�ƽ��, the school announced Friday. Jayaraman, currently the chair of the Department of Finance at the school, brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to his new role as the interim dean.

NJCU School of Business names Dr. J.D. Jayaraman as new interim dean

The ��è�ƽ�� School of Business has name Dr. J.D. Jayaraman, the chair of their finance department, as their new interim dean, succeeding Dr. Marvin Walker. The ��è�ƽ�� School of Business has name Dr. J.D. Jayaraman, the chair of their finance department, as their new interim dean, succeeding Dr. Marvin Walker.

NJCU School of Business Gets New Interim Dean

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) has announced that Dr. Jayadhurganandh (J.D.) Jayaraman, the chair of the Department of Finance, has been appointed the new interim dean of the NJCU School of Business.

Dr. Jayaraman brings a wealth of academic and industry experience to his new role. His interdisciplinary background includes a Ph.D. in Finance from Oklahoma State University and additional graduate degrees in Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science from Columbia University.

NJCU initiative aims to strengthen community ties

��è�ƽ�� recently launched the NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council. Announced Aug. 22, the Council aims to forge stronger ties between NJCU and the surrounding community. It includes community leaders, anchor organizations, elected officials, local business owners and more. NJCU says the effort seeks to formalize and strengthen the stakeholder collaborations that have been built over the last 18 months, Coverage by

Acebo unveils NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council with 20 members

��è�ƽ�� Interim President Andres Acebo unveiled his first community advisory council consisting of 20 members from the education, business, and political sectors. The NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council is committed to enhancing the university’s engagement with the local community through various collaborative initiatives. Coverage by John Heinis.

NJCU Unveils Initiative to Forge Stronger University-Community Ties

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU), Jersey City, has created the NJCU President’s Community Advisory Council, an initiative designed to strengthen the bond between the university and its surrounding community. The establishment of the President’s Council seeks to formalize and strengthen the collaborative relationships that have been built with numerous stakeholders over the past 18 months, marking a significant step forward in canalizing mutual trust and support.

NJCU creates Community Advisory Council

In an effort designed to strengthen the bond between ��è�ƽ�� and the surrounding community, the school announced Thursday that it has created a President’s Community Advisory Council that will help advise on and contribute to the school’s mission. 

ROI Influencers People of Color 2024: Top 30 — #24 Andrés Acebo

No. 1 on our Higher Education list, he continues to fight the good fight at NJCU, an essential body of higher education for so many.

Essex County College, NJCU Sign Transfer Agreement For Students

Essex|NJCU Express Transfer Agreement Signed

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) and Essex County College (ECC) have signed the Essex|NJCU Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to NJCU, according to the two institutions.

The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024 between NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and Essex President Augustine A. Boakye, Ph.D.

NJCU, Essex County College launch seamless transfer program

(NJCU) and (ECC) established a seamless transfer program between the two institutions, the Essex|NJCU Express. NJCU and ECC leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony last week in Jersey City with other leaders and stakeholders. Effective Sept. 1, 2024, for a period of at least five years. Story by

NJCU & Essex Community College presidents sign express transfer program MOU

Under the terms of the articulation agreement, which is effective September 1, 2024 for a period of at least five years, Essex County College students in good academic standing who have earned an Associate of Arts or Science degree at Essex, will be granted joint admission into NJCU with junior academic status, in the same or similar academic program. Coverage by John Heinis/Hudson County View.

��è�ƽ�� and Essex County College sign Essex|NJCU Express Transfer Agreement

��è�ƽ�� and signed the Essex|NJCU Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to NJCU. The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024 between NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and Essex President Augustine A. Boakye, Ph.D.

NJCU, Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County establish partnership

��è�ƽ�� and the recently announced a comprehensive partnership aimed at empowering underserved and underrepresented students to pursue postsecondary education, including peer mentorship opportunities and conditional admission to NJCU.

NJCU, Hudson Boys and Girls Club launch partnership

A new Hudson County partnership aims to support underserved students with higher education opportunities.

(NJCU) and (BGCHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) July 8, establishing a first-of-its-kind initiative between the school and a youth organization. According to the partners, the collaboration will focus on initiatives to facilitate pathways toward pursuing a college education at NJCU. Upon successful completion of BGCHC programs and meeting NJCU’s admission requirements, participants will receive conditional admission to NJCU. They’ll also earn a 15% tuition discount for up to four years, if they remain in good academic standing. Story by

NJCU forms partnership with Hudson Boys and Girls Club, offering 15% discount to members

You don’t need to be a math wiz to know that 15% off a college education is a heck of a deal. In a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County (BGCHC), ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) is offering just that for members who complete special programming at the club, attend NJCU and remain in good academic standing. 

Story by Ron Zeitlinger

NJCU announces new leadership in Division of Student Development and Community Engagement

��è�ƽ�� announced that, following an extensive search, Erin McCann has been appointed as the university’s next vice president for student development and community engagement, while Joy Smith has been selected as the inaugural associate vice president for student persistence. Both administrators will return to the university after previous tenures serving the NJCU community earlier in their higher education careers.

NJCU and Boys & Girls Club sign MOU to help students in underserved communities

��è�ƽ�� and the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County signed a memorandum of understanding today with the intent to help students in underserved communities receive a higher education. Coverage by John Heinis/Hudson County View.

Teacher, artist, NJCU alumna celebrates 100 years of life

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) alumna Bertha Dolores Wilson Miller ‘87 has a century’s worth of experience and memories, as the alumna celebrated living a full life on her 100th birthday on June 8. Miller reminisced about her time as an NJCU student and described it as a “crossroads” moment in her professional career.

“I became a reading specialist because I love working with children,” said Miller about her reasons for continuing her education.

Acebo earns praise ahead of Higher Ed Committee meeting on NJCU monitoring report

The state Senate and Assembly Higher Education Committees will meet Monday for a joint hearing to receive testimony on the findings of ��è�ƽ��’s Fiscal & Governance Monitoring Report and Accountability Plan. The intent of the hearing is to hear the status of benchmarks related to NJCU’s fiscal stability and recommendations about future steps needed to best serve the university’s students.

The article quotes committee co-chairs Senator Joe Cryan and Assemblywoman Linda Carter, and a statement of support issued by 21 legislators. Article by Tom Bergeron.

Opinion: Lawmakers reaffirm support for ��è�ƽ�� and interim president Andres Acebo

"We applaud the servant leadership that the State and our communities have witnessed from NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo, J.D. President Acebo is the only current Latino to lead any institution of higher education in New Jersey and the youngest known ever to lead a public university in our State. Equally notable is that he also personifies the stories of the students he serves as a first-generation, public school-educated son of working-class immigrants, born and raised in Hudson County, who became the first person in his family to attend college. He exemplifies the promise of equal opportunity and higher education." Article by David Wildstein

Broken, not broke: Webinar on effort at NJCU to assist pediatric cancer patients with limited financial means

The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility at ��è�ƽ�� next week will launch , a portal that facilitates information on financial support of pediatric cancer patients. The launch will include a virtual panel discussion (from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday) that will discuss the impact of childhood cancer on the financial stability and economic mobility of families and communities.

Panel discussion for brokenNotBroke

The ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility will launch the portal brokenNotBroke, which facilitates information on financial support to pediatric cancer patients, and hold a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, June 11, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Members of New Jersey Legislative Caucuses Reaffirm Support for NJCU and Applaud Leadership of Interim President Andres Acebo

A press release issued by 21 legislators and members of the New Jersey Legislative Caucuses reaffirmed support for NJCU and applaud the leadership of Interim President Andres Acebo.

"The undersigned members of the New Jersey Legislature, Latino Legislative Caucus, Black Legislative Caucus, and Hudson County Legislative Delegation issued this statement affirming their continued commitment and support for ��è�ƽ��’s (NJCU) revitalized mission and the thousands of students and families it serves, as well as the hundreds of faculty and staff who serve them. Many members, who have proudly grown in number in the new legislative session, have deep and personal ties to the University’s mission and the students and families it touches. We personify the stories of the students who walk onto NJCU’s campus, and some of us attended and graduated from the University, which is why we proudly supported last year’s legislative stabilization appropriation and will continue to legislatively support the University’s work and commitment to the populations it serves."

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15 N.J. lawmakers express support for NJCU and Interim President Acebo

15 New Jersey lawmakers have put out a lengthy statement expressing for ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) and Interim President Andres Acebo. The undersigned members of the Hudson County Legislative Delegation, Latino Legislative Caucus, and Black Legislative Caucus gave a glowing evaluation of ���������’s tenure, which began in January 2023. Story by John Heinis

New Jersey’s No. 1 Influencer in Higher Education

��è�ƽ��’s Interim President Andrés Acebo has been named New Jersey’s No. 1 influencer in higher education by President Acebo: “I am profoundly honored to be named the number one higher education influencer and leader in the State of New Jersey by @ROINJNew. This recognition holds special significance for me as the first-generation son of Cuban immigrants who holds the privilege of being the first to go to college in my family and who now gets to lead a university in the very community that helped raise me in service of students whose lives overwhelmingly mirror my personal story. My parents’ sacrifices and unwavering belief in the power of education have been my guiding light my whole life.”

NJCU Interim President Acebo ranked no. 1 on ROI-NJ’s higher education list

��è�ƽ�� Interim President Andres Acebo was ranked no. 1 on ROI-NJ’s list of higher education influencers last week.

Half of NJCU students come from Hudson County. New enrollment plan wants to attract even more

NJ.com and The Jersey Journal released an article which profiles some of the students who attend NJCU and chronicles the mission championed every year. The article includes students and counselors from many local schools including Innovation, Dickinson and Lincoln High Schools, why NJCU is their preferred college of choice, and discusses how the Strategic Enrollment Plan announced in April will positively impact the future of the university.

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Top 10 — No. 1 Andrés Acebo

Interim President Andrés Acebo has been recognized as the  in the state of New Jersey in the announced on May 15 by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. 

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Deans, Directors & Key Officials — Donna Breault

She has been a huge player in the transformation of the school, leading the recently released Strategic Enrollment Plan as well as the schools’ Recovery and Revitalization Plan.

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Deans, Directors & Key Officials — Brian Kirkpatrick

Fewer than 18 months after NJCU declared a fiscal emergency, Kirkpatrick (who started in June 2023) has helped school produce the first balanced operating budget since 2017, a key to �ѴǴǻ��’s outlook being upgraded from “negative” to “stable.”

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: The Unheralded — Ira Thor

During what seemingly has been a perpetual time of crisis, he has provided accurate and informative insights regarding the recovery and revitalization of an anchor institution in its community.

College Answers: New Jersey’s leading institutions share their unique business education innovations

As part of the 2024 ROI Influencers: Higher Education List, ROI-NJ highlighted the institutions shaping the future of business education. NJCU was asked: Talk about a class, certificate or degree program that is based on a career of the future? Describe how you work with the business community to create your curriculum/teach your students? What makes your business school stand out from the crowd?

Nearly 1,700 awarded diplomas at NJCU commencement (PHOTOS)

��è�ƽ�� awarded nearly 1,700 degrees, including an 8.2% increase in undergraduate diplomas, during a pair of commencement ceremonies at Red Bull Arena in Harrison Wednesday.

��è�ƽ�� names commencement speaker

Bettina Love, professor, best-selling author and a leader in sparking cultural change, has been named ��è�ƽ��’s 2024 commencement speaker. Love will be the lone guest speaker during NJCU’s double ceremony. The first ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will include graduates from the School of Business and the College of Professional Studies.

NJCU Professor Donna Farina Pens Thought-Provoking Op-Ed on Languages Represented on Campus

Dr. Donna Farina, a professor in the  Department of Multicultural Leadership, has penned an op-ed in and The Jersey Journal entitled “‘𝗡𝗲𝘄’ 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗝𝗖𝗨.”&�Բ�����;This brilliant essay discusses her excitement as a linguist when meeting someone who speaks a language that is new to her, and how that can happen every day at a campus such as NJCU where more than 100 languages are represented. Dr. Farina also tells the story of several students she has taught who speak unique languages and describes their success stories.

While NJCU is revered in the community for being a transformative force, Dr. Farina poses the following question: "The question is, who exactly is being transformed? The amazing polyglot of students at ��è�ƽ�� whose languages are a national treasure, or the rest of us who benefit every day from these immigrant students’ energy, motivation, vitality, talent, and grit?"

Read the thought-provoking article here:

President Acebo Appears as Guest on Hudson County View: Live

On April 24, NJCU President Andrés Acebo had the opportunity to spend time with journalist John Heinis in studio for the live broadcast of "Hudson County View: Live." President Acebo had the opportunity to discuss the refreshed mission and vision of the university, the important strategic work being accomplished on campus, and how these purposeful efforts are making a real difference in the lives of the students the university serves...a majority of them who call Hudson County home.

23 of NJCU’s BFA graduates to show off their work with ‘Modulations’

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU)’s annual BFA exhibition is celebrating the talents of its 23 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates of the Class of 2024 in a showcase that will open at NJCU’s two on-campus art galleries on April 20 for a limited run through May 10.

NJCU Galleries Will Host 2024 BFA Exhibition “Modulations”

(NJCU)’s annual BFA exhibition — an eclectic showcase of the culmination of the work of its 23 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates in the Class of 2024 — will open in NJCU’s two on-campus art galleries on April 20 for a limited run through May 10, 2024. The exhibition, entitled “Modulations”, is presented by the , and will include an opening reception and three Friday artist talks.

Star Ledger and NJ.com (March 20, 2024)

NJCU Professor J.D. Jayaraman Included as Subject Expert in Article on Financial Literacy in Marginalized Communities

J.D. Jayaraman, chair of the  (NJCU) Finance Department and an associate professor of finance at the university, is included as a subject matter expert in a on a nonprofit focused on financial literacy programming for children in marginalized communities in grades K-12. The March 20, 2024 article is entitled “How an N.J. man is teaching kids about finance with a beach ball and Connect 4” and was published by NJ Advance Media writer.

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NJEA, NJCU host joint event on future of education

On Monday, March 11, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller and ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) Interim President Andrés Acebo jointly hosted a roundtable discussion in NJCU’s Gilligan Student Union Building. Titled Teachers Rise Up: Propelling Our Profession Forward, the conversation was a result of NJEA and NJCU’s collaboration and shared goal of uplifting educators and strengthening the teaching profession.

NJCU School of Business to hold open house Saturday

��è�ƽ�� will host its in-person Spring 2024 School of Business Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the NJCU School of Business at Harborside 2 in Jersey City. It also will enable businesses an opportunity to learn more about the School of Business at NJCU.

New college chief gets it right [Opinion]

In a letter to the editor of the Jersey Journal, Elizabeth Hull, professor, Department of Political Science, Rutgers University, Newark, praises NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and the work he has done leading ��è�ƽ��.

In digging school out of financially disastrous past, Acebo appears to have bright future as NJCU president 

This in-depth feature by NJ.com praises the leadership of Interim President Andrés Acebo, the impressive work done during his term, and why many people inside and outside NJCU say he deserves to be its next long-term leader. The article includes comments from students, faculty, and political leaders.  Story by Joshua Rosario

Insider NJ (February 22, 2024)

Statement by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, Nellie Pou, On �ѴǴǻ��’s Upgrade of ��è�ƽ��

Senators M. Teresa Ruiz and Nellie Pou applaud �ѴǴǻ��’s Investors Service for upgrading ��è�ƽ��’s (NJCU) outlook to stable from negative and affirming its outstanding Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings.

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Jersey City Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez Celebrates ��è�ƽ��’s Financial Upgrade

Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez today expressed her pride and excitement over the recent announcement from Moody's Investors Service regarding ��è�ƽ��'s upgraded financial outlook. The university, under the capable leadership of Interim President Andrés Acebo, has seen its Moody's financial outlook change from negative to stable, marking a significant milestone in its financial health.

State Senator McKnight commends NJCU for upgraded �ѴǴǻ��’s credit rating

State Senator Angela McKnight (D-31) is commending ��è�ƽ�� for receiving a �ѴǴǻ��’s credit rating that saw their score go from “negative” to “stable.”&�Բ�����;

“It is a major victory for my district to see NJCU achieve financial stability. As one of the top universities for social mobility in the country, institutions like NJCU are essential to providing opportunity and growth for students in our diverse community and beyond,” she said in a statement.

�ѴǴǻ��’s upgrades NJCU’s outlook from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’

NJCU received a stunningly positive review from , which upgraded its outlook from “negative” to “stable.” The agency also affirmed NJCU’s Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings. According to the report by �ѴǴǻ��’s, the revision of the outlook to “stable” reflects meaningful traction on financial turnaround plans, which have allowed NJCU to significantly reduce operating losses and stabilize cash reserves.

Moody's changes ��è�ƽ�� (NJ) outlook to stable from negative; affirms Ba2 ratings

Moody's Investors Service has changed ��è�ƽ��'s (NJCU, NJ) outlook to stable from negative and affirmed its outstanding Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings. The bonds were issued through the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (NJEFA). The university had total outstanding debt of $244 million at June 30, 2023.

ROI-NJ 2024 ROI Influencers Power List: Higher Education

NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo has been recognized by ROI-NJ for the second year in a row as an honoree on its ROI Influencers: Power List for Higher Education. ROI-NJ is a statewide leading business publication. ROI-NJ delivers real-time news and features that provide New Jersey’s diverse business community with a Return On Information, while creating dynamic engagements among influencers. Read the full ROI-NJ publication here. President Acebo is recognized on page 37.

On a mission: 1 year into the job at NJCU, Acebo says aim is clear

On January 17, 2023,  was appointed Interim Presidentof  (NJCU). One year later, and with significant accomplishments and partnerships, and overwhelming progress, President Acebo and the university’s efforts are profiled in an article by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. The article, written by ROI-NJ Editor and Chief Content Officer, Tom Bergeron and published on January 17, is entitled “On a mission: 1 year into the job at NJCU, Acebo says aim is clear.”&�Բ�����;

New Jersey State Senator Angela V. McKnight (District 31), also offers her thoughts on President ���������’s leadership and efforts over the last year.

NJCU, Jersey City police union partner to offer education to officers

��è�ƽ�� is picking up . On Jan. 8, NJCU signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association (JCPOBA) that allows Jersey City law enforcement officers to easily pursue higher education opportunities at the school. Story by

NJCU double alumnus awarded fellowship from Columbia University

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) double alumnus Ross W. Brown ‘11 (B.A. in Economics) ‘23 M.S. (Criminal Justice), has been selected for the Columbia University Center for Justice Beyond the Bars Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year at the Columbia University School of Social Work Center for Justice. This fellowship is awarded to those who are interested in the criminal justice system and social policy change, especially those who come from underrepresented groups and have been affected by the justice system.

NJCU & Jersey City POBA sign MOU to help police officers obtain their degrees

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) and the Jersey City Police Officers Benevolent Association (POBA) signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday to help cops obtain their four-year degrees. Story by

NJCU enters new year with momentum

Following several notable announcements to close out 2023, ��è�ƽ�� enters 2024 riding a wave of positive momentum. NJCU has been of a financial crisis that ensnared the Jersey City institution – resulting in a leadership change, tough budget cuts, rightsizing and the appointment of a state monitor , which came in the wake of a state comptroller investigation and report.

President , , has taken the challenge head-on and forged NJCU ahead. Story by

Hudson County 2023 year in review: 

Here are some of Hudson County’s top stories of 2023, in no particular order: ��è�ƽ�� is learning. it made major strides in 2023 in getting on the right course. The board appointed a new interim president, Andres Acebo, who is fully engaged in restoring the school to solid footing. Story by Ron Zeitlinger.

��è�ƽ�� Galleries presents "The Universe of Ben Jones" and "Constellations"

��è�ƽ�� will hold the joint exhibit "The Universe of Ben Jones" in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery and "Constellations" in the NJCU Visual Arts Gallery, featuring the works and influences of NJCU professor emeritus of art Ben F. Jones. Both exhibits run from January 27 to April 3, 2024. There will be an Opening Reception for each on Janury 27 from 3-6 p.m.

N.J. congresswoman asks college heads to fight antisemitism on campus

U.S. Rep. , D-11th Dist., wrote to the presidents of more than 40 of New Jersey’s colleges and universities Monday, urging them to address the rise of antisemitism . The presidents were quick to respond.

“Hate speech has no place on any of our college campuses or anywhere in society,” said Andrés Acebo, interim president of ��è�ƽ��. “Our Jewish and Muslim communities deserve a safe haven where there is never an excuse for anti-Semitism or Islamophobia, and we must all remain vigilant against bigotry.”

NJCU signs 1st-of-its-kind agreement with group representing 17 Latin American consulates

��è�ƽ�� — led by the school’s Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility — last week signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding with GLACO, an alliance made up of 17 Latin American consulates that aim to collaborate when offering consular services as well as migratory, educational and health issues.

NJCU named to 2023 Military Times Best for Vets college list

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) has been recognized by the Military Times by being named to its 2023 “Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings, released on Nov. 6. NJCU is one of only four 4-year universities in New Jersey to be honored.

After beating back stage 4 cancer, NJCU assistant IT director is now taking on NYC Marathon

��è�ƽ��'s assistant director of information technology, Roberto Romero, will run in the New York City marathon on November 5 — less than a year after being part of a clinical trial for Stage 4 cancer. The Jersey Journal chronicles his journey to run 26.2 miles, for cancer research. Story by Ron Zeitlinger.

NJCU campus community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

��è�ƽ�� interim President Andrés Acebo, administrators, faculty, staff, students and community members were joined on campus by Brian Bridges and state leaders for the culminating event of Hispanic Heritage Month last Thursday. A joint resolution from the state of New Jersey and the state Senate and General Assembly was bestowed by Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro (D-Hoboken) on behalf of Chaparro, Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-Jersey City) and Sen. Brian Stack (D-Jersey City), commending and recognizing ���������’s leadership since becoming president in January. Acebo surprised Chaparro by presenting her with the ��è�ƽ�� Presidential Medallion.

An unexpected slice of Peru is hidden here in N.J. and you’ve got to visit

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, NJ Advance Media writer tells the story of Paterson, N.J.'s "Peru Square" — the area behind Mill, Market, Main, and Cianci streets which was officially designated in 2016. NJCU Professor Max Herman, an expert in urban sociology, says areas like Peru Square have a certain vibrance and pull to them he attributes to people like Maria del Pilar, and the many others, who pour into them.

��è�ƽ�� Foundation announces Crum & Forster Scholarship

Underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce within the insurance industry, — a leading national property, casualty and accident & health insurer headquartered in Morristown — announced it established the Crum & Forster Scholarship in partnership with ��è�ƽ��.

Why being designated Hispanic ‘serving’ is not nearly enough for higher education institutions

On September 22, NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo joined leaders from NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, and Bergen Community College on a panel at the Diversity Expo by the. During the panel discussion, Acebo said “The pathway forward that we’ve charged and chartered has been about being unrelentingly focused on driving economic and social mobility — of recognizing that that degree that our (families) pushed us to pursue is still the single greatest pathway to mobility,” Story by Tom Bergeron

If you’re looking for a diverse workforce, higher ed is place to star

During his appearance as a panelist on September 22 at the Diversity Expo by the, one of the key topics was around building a diverse workforce. NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo said “If we’re good enough to do business with, then your work is good enough to hire our students. “Higher education, in general, is headed toward a great disruption — the value proposition is being challenged. Be the disruptor. Change the business model. Be a catalyst for innovation, for prosperity and empowerment — and that unfolds brilliantly in our communities when we’re tied to businesses.” Story by Tom Bergeron

NJCU interim President Acebo selected for AASCU New Presidents Academy

NJCU interim president, Andrés Acebo, was recently selected to participate in the 2023 New Presidents Academy. Acebo, who was appointed interim president in January, is one of just 26 new presidents nationally selected to participate in this prestigious academy, and the only president from New Jersey.

Tribute to Lieutenant Gov. Sheila Oliver from Interim President Andrés Acebo

NJCU joins the entire State of New Jersey in mourning the sudden and tragic passing of trailblazing New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver on August 1, 2023. ��è�ƽ�� Interim President Andrés Acebo joined leaders from across the state in paying tribute to Lieutenant Gov. Oliver. His tribute was also published alongside other leaders in the .

Peralta named chief of staff at ��è�ƽ��

Milagros “Millie” Peralta has been appointed the new Chief of Staff to ��è�ƽ�� Interim President Andrés Acebo, according to a Wednesday announcement from the University.

Longtime Senator Cunningham chief of staff takes on same role for head of NJCU

The longtime chief of staff for state Senator Sandra Cunningham (D-31) is taking on the same role for ��è�ƽ�� Interim President Andres Acebo.

How ��è�ƽ��’s interim president is charting a path to financial viability

In this profile by Lilah Burke published by Higher Ed Dive, the national higher education publication profiles how Interim President has helped lead the university beyond its 2022 financial emergency, onto a path to recovery.

Mission-driven: How NJCU has moved from crisis to recovery

NJCU's recovery from the financial emergency declared in June 2022, is profiled in an article by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. The article, published on July 12, is entitled “Mission-driven: How NJCU has moved from crisis to recovery.” The feature is presented in a question and answer format with Interim President Andrés Acebo and ROI-NJ Editor and Chief Content Officer, Tom Bergeron. In the profile, Bergeron discusses ���������’s first six months in his role as interim president — an appointment that began on January 17, 2023 — as Acebo reflects on how far the university has come — and where it’s headed in the future.

For NJCU’s Acebo, success story born of opportunity, affirmative action college ruling hits home

After the Supreme Court's landmark decision regarding the future of Affirmative Action in higher education, ROI-NJ spoke with Interim President Andrés Acebo about how the ruling will impact students with a similar background as he. The ruling will not necessarily impact the admissions process at NJCU — the largest Hispanic-serving institution in the state — but it surely will hamper students who are so similar to him. Acebo wonders if they’ll have the same opportunities that he had.

Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions. What does it mean for New Jersey?

In the wake of the Supreme Court making a landmark decision regarding the future of Affirmative Action in higher education, News 12 New Jersey spoke with NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo. What is clear is universities like NJCU are now even more significant to the people of the state of New Jersey, and its college students. Watch the full interview. President ���������’s interview begins at the 1:30 mark where News 12 notes that schools like NJCU could become more important than ever before. Acebo said: “the promise of a higher education, particularly in communities of color and communities that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized, need to be safeguarded.”

President Andrés Acebo Appeared on Ino Contigo on May 16

On May 16,   (NJCU) ​​Interim President appeared on the Spanish language morning variety show "Ino Contigo". During the nearly 30-minute segment, President Acebo shared his family’s story, the power of the NJCU community, and the privilege he has to protect and advance NJCU's mission as the only Hispanic leading any college or university in the state of New Jersey.

The appearance is the latest in a series of media appearances this semester in NJCU’s ongoing efforts to meet our linguistically and culturally diverse communities. In support of the university’s published , Acebo articulates the challenges that students face, the efforts of NJCU to serve the Hispanic/Latino community, including helping students achieve their educational goals, and how NJCU has become the most transfer friendly in the state of New Jersey.

The program’s host is Ino Gomez, an award-winning veteran of Spanish radio in the New York and Miami metro areas.

HACU president praises NJCU, says Hispanic-serving institutions are crucial to lifting community

ROI-NJ reports on the visit to NJCU by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores, and his message that the way to raise underserved communities is an open secret: higher education — with a clear pathway.

AFTNJ president: Several of New Jersey’s colleges and universities are struggling | Opinion

In this Op Ed in the Star Ledger authored by Donna M. Chiera, president of AFT New Jersey, the parent organization of NJCU's AFT Local 1839 which represents faculty and staff, she says that while several of the state’s stronger, larger public higher education institutions are doing well, there is evidence of instability at colleges and universities all around the Garden State. Chiera writes "We know schools such as NJCU and William Paterson need more state funding. We need to invest smartly in our public colleges and universities. They should be places where faculty and staff want to work and students want to attend to get a great education, and places that make New Jersey residents proud of our many and diverse institutions of higher education. And we need to ensure that students attending our schools grow and thrive and are well-prepared for their chosen career paths."

Hispanic-serving Institutions Uplift Communities

New Jersey Business Magazine reports on the visit to NJCU by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores and his receipt of the NJCU Presidential Medallion from NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo.

HACU president and CEO receives NJCU Presidential Medal of Honor

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores received the ��è�ƽ�� Medal of Honor on May 5, 2023. The award was presented by Interim NJCU President Andrés Acebo in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Students behaving badly: Jersey City schools issued nearly 500 suspensions in Marc

, Associate Professor and Co-Chair in the Department of Special Education, is a faculty expert cited in a May 7 article by and The Jersey Journal entitled "Students behaving badly: Jersey City schools issued nearly 500 suspensions in March". In the article, Fleres offers insight into why student behavior, especially at the high school level, has been so problematic this year. “Kids are really crying out for help," Fleres told reporter Joshua Rosario.

How NJCU is helping outgoing faculty train to become high school teachers — for free

This article in ROI-NJ highlights the April 17 announcement by NJCU that faculty at the university who are facing retrenchment at the end of the year due to the financial crisis at the school are getting an opportunity to train to maintain a spot in the profession — without cost — with the help of the university, through the alternative pathways to teaching programs.

Collaborating to turn things around at ��è�ƽ��

NJ Spotlight News visited campus on April 17 to discuss how NJCU is recovering following June's financial crisis was declared. The news program interviewed Interim President , AFT Local 1839 President Dr. Barbara Hildner, an NJCU English Professor since 1972, and , Chief Negotiator of AFT Local 1839 and Professor of Criminal Justice at NJCU since September 1987, to discuss this month's memorandum of understanding between NJCU's administration and faculty. Among the accomplishments of the document, it encourages collaboration between the people who run the campus and those who teach there. Interview and story by Ted Goldberg

NJCU's 2023 B.F.A. Exhibition, CRESCENDO Opens Next Week

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU)'s annual B.F.A. exhibition - a culmination of the work of its 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates - will open in NJCU's two on-campus art galleries on April 22 and run through May 12. The 2023 event is entitled "Crescendo" and will offer a diverse output of artworks from clay sculpture to digital illustration.

NJCU partners with faculty group on ‘historic’ goals

NJCU and AFT Local 1839 — the local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers — announced April 11 they signed a “historic” Memorandum of Understanding that lays the groundwork for shared governance and good faith labor relations at the university. Article by Dawn Furnas

Family bonds remain strong at NJCU, 30-plus years after greatest success stories

Writer Jason Bernstein spoke with NJCU coaching icon Charlie Brown '65, '85 (M.A.) and many of his former players from the 1986 and 1992 Final Four teams at this month's The Basketball Reunion event to highlight the family bond that has long existed in the NJCU men's basketball program, which continues to this day.

Labor peace … at ��è�ƽ��

This article in ROI-NJ highlights the MOU signed between the NJCU administration and AFT Local 1839 labor union that forms the framework for shared vision, good faith labor relations and collective responsibility for student success. Article by Tom Bergeron

NJCU president sees a bright future for beleaguered school | Quigley | Opinion

This op-ed article, published by former assemblywoman Joan Quigley, president and CEO of North Hudson Community Action Corp., who discusses the path and work thus far of NJCU Interim President , and the future for NJCU.

Stevens Tech, NJCU Among New Jersey Universities Sharing $18.1 in Federal Funding

Two area universities will benefit from part of the $18.1 million in federal funding that US Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker secured for New Jersey colleges and universities. $782,000 has been earmarked ��è�ƽ�� to “provide equitable access to high-demand online nursing education.

President Acebo Appeared on Univision on April 8 and 9

Interim President was a guest on the Univision news program “Amigos De Univision” on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 on “UniMas.” Read more about the appearance in NJCU News.

State leaders, prioritize the working people of NJ by funding NJCU | Opinion

This op-ed article, published by two former honor students and NJCU alumnae Laura Bustamante '18 and Kristel Mejia-Asqui '22, discusses how their alma mater is a vital pillar of higher education in Hudson County and New Jersey, and encourages state leaders to prioritize funding for NJCU and ensure that it can continue to serve its students and the working people of New Jersey.

Poet laureate RescuePoetix to grace both LATI Colloquium at NJCU and Poetry Festival at City Hall

The 6th Annual LATI Colloquium at ��è�ƽ�� will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 12 and 13, and will feature art exhibitions, performances, music, thesis, panels, and presentations from both students and academic faculty.

How micro-credentials complement traditional higher ed programs

Andrés Acebo, Interim President, ��è�ƽ��

"It is pinned to the principle of meeting students where they are. Students here have tenacity and perseverance. They persist despite seemingly insurmountable odds and that is exactly what the future workforce is going to require."

President Acebo Appeared on "Tiempo" on ABC-7 on April 2

NJCU Interim President appeared on ABC-7 Eyewitness News in New York when he was the guest of host on the program ''. the university, its mission to its remarkable faculty, staff, and students, and the NJCU community, how he has led during the financial emergency over the current academic year, and his unconventional path to the presidency of NJCU.

Federal Nursing Funds Bolster NJCU’s ‘Road To Recovery’

��è�ƽ��, based in Jersey City with a two-year-old campus on Fort Monmouth, continues enacting measures to regain its financial footing and keep the Oceanport campus open, including offering its facilities to outside groups. Story discusses NJCU's new partnerships, its online education federal funding, academic reorganization, and the 'Fund NJCU' rally. Story by Laura D.C. Kolnoski

NJCU women’s basketball made some more history this season

North Bergen star ends NJCU career with accolade

When Pat Devaney, Sr. took over the ��è�ƽ�� women’s basketball team five seasons ago, he had a clear goal and a strategy to turn around the then-struggling program. So the fact that the Gothic Knights have achieved unprecedented success the past three seasons under his watch isn’t shocking to him. But he has to admit that not even he could have predicted this rapid ascent. Story by Garrett Rasko-Martinis.

Hundreds rally demanding more state funding for NJCU

A couple hundred people — professors, students, union leaders and elected officials — packed into ��è�ƽ��’s student union Monday to urge Gov. Phil Murphy to pony up more funding for the financially distressed institution. Story by Joshua Rosario

Teachers, students, unions, and Jersey City electeds rally to get NJCU more state funding

Teachers, students, unions, and Jersey City electeds gathered at the ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) student center for a rally calling for more state funding. Story by Daniel Ulloa

Interview with NJCU head women's basketball coach Pat Devaney, and star player Damaris Rodriguez

Sunil Sunder Raj of Jersey Sporting News sat down via Zoom with ��è�ƽ�� women's basketball coach Pat Devaney and his star player, Damaris Rodriguez. The trio discuss the 2023 season and what's to come moving forward.

NJCU’s online nursing program gets nearly $800K boost

NJCU announced March 9 it will receive $782,000 in federally appropriated funds to increase access to the school’s online nursing education program. Story by

Ground-up growth: NJCU’s sports wagering center is continuing to make progress toward workforce of the future

The article features the progress in launching NJCU's Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center and interviews former NJCU Founding Dean of the School of Business, Bernie McSherry, and entrepreneur David Naczycz, who  was named the center’s first executive director. Story by Brett Johnson

Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen community restaurant coming to NJCU campus in Jersey City

A Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen is coming to Jersey City. A fourth location of the rocker's nonprofit community restaurants will set up shop on the second floor of the Gilligan Student Union Building on the campus of ��è�ƽ�� starting Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. The hours in Jersey City will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Other Soul Kitchens are located in Red Bank, Toms River, and inside the inside the Paul Robeson Campus Center on the campus of the Rutgers University-Newark.
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On a recent episode of Chat Box on NJ Spotlight News, alumnus David Cruz '84 talks with ��è�ƽ�� Interim President Andrés Acebo about the university's financial crisis and its impact on real estate acquisitions and degree programs. Watch the 9:49 interview.

At NJCU, historic project labor agreement comes with internships, too

A memorandum of understanding signed by ��è�ƽ�� and the Hudson County Building Trades will make NJCU the first public university in the state to authorize that all university construction projects that exceed $5 million be completed by union labor. The historic agreement, however, is about more than just union projects — it’s about jobs for students and the community. Story by Tom Bergeron.

NJCU, Hudson County Building Trades announce labor agreement

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) and Hudson County Building Trades signed a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and memorandum of understanding (MOU) centered on providing internship opportunities for NJCU students. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor.

NJCU signs agreement securing union workers on all construction projects over $5 million

��è�ƽ�� Tuesday announced a labor agreement with the Hudson Building Trades Union that will secure all construction projects over $5 million be built by union labor. Story by Joshua Rosario.

POLITICO Pro Q&A: ��è�ƽ�� interim president Andrés Acebo

Politico Pro Education reporter Carly Sitrin sits down with NJCU interim president Andrés Acebo for an in-depth interview.

New Interim President: ‘NJCU Is Not Closing Its Doors’

Monmouth County reporter Laura D.C. Kolnoski discusses NJCU's Fort Monmouth campus and his new role as interim president of NJCU.

Community effort: Unique path that led Acebo to top job at NJCU

��è�ƽ��’s interim president eager for opportunity to help anchor institution in Hudson County. Andres “Andy” Acebo has the nautical compass that his father, Aurelio Acebo, had on the makeshift raft that he used to escape from communist Cuba and come to the U.S. as an 18-year-old in 1966...Story by Tom Bergeron.

Q&A: New NJCU head on supporting Fort Monmouth campus — while remaining true to Jersey City

At a time in which ��è�ƽ�� is in the midst of a financial crisis, it might seem likely for the school to pull back from — or even pull out of — its expansion to Fort Monmouth, where the school has a small satellite campus. Acebo speaks on number of issues regarding future of ��è�ƽ�� — and assures: It is not closing its doors...Story by Tom Bergeron.

Acebo to be named interim president of NJCU today

Andy Acebo, who came to ��è�ƽ�� two years ago to serve as its chief of staff — and then helped lead its restructuring efforts during a period of dire financial pressures that continue to this day — will be named interim president of the university later Friday morning, ROI-NJ has learned. Story by Tom Bergeron.

Andrés Acebo chosen to lead NJCU out of fiscal emergency

��è�ƽ�� has chosen Andrés Acebo, currently the executive vice president and university counsel, to be its new interim president and lead the school through choppy fiscal waters. He'll become “the youngest known president to ever lead a public university in New Jersey,” according to a statement from ��è�ƽ��. Story by Carly Sitrin.

NJCU expected to name senior staffer as interim president, sources say

��è�ƽ�� is expected to announce Executive Vice President and University Counsel Andres Acebo as its new interim, multiple sources told The Jersey Journal. Story by Joshua Rosario.

NJCU names Executive VP and University Counsel Andres Acebo as new interim president

��è�ƽ�� has named Executive Vice President and University Counsel Andres Acebo as their new interim vice president, school officials said this morning. Story by John Heinis

Acebo Named Interim President of ��è�ƽ��

Andrés Acebo, the executive vice president and university counsel of ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU), has been appointed as the new interim president of the university, effective Jan. 17. 

Acebo named interim president of NJCU

��è�ƽ�� announced Jan. 13 that Andres Acebo has been named interim president of the university, effective Jan. 17. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor.

NJCU offers an exploration of the Sixth Street Embankment

History, land use policy, environmental degradation, and nature’s reclamation of an industrial landscape are just a few of the themes explored by visual artists in The Embankment on My Mind. The exhibition runs from November 1 through December 16, 2022, at ��è�ƽ��’s two on-campus art galleries.

“��è�ƽ�� recognized as Apple Distinguished School for iNurse Initiative”

��è�ƽ��‘s nursing program has been recognized as an Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its iNurse Initiative in the Accelerated BSN degree program, according to a Tuesday announcement. NJCU earned the designation following more than a decade of use of Apple technology by the university as a part of the initiative.

“Juneteenth: A day of reflection and gratitude”

On Sunday, June 19, NJCU, the State of New Jersey and the nation observed Juneteenth — the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. In observance of this important federal holiday, the Star Ledger and NJ.com invited Dr. Natoschia Scruggs, Assistant Professor of African & African American Studies and Director of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center, to be a guest columnist to discuss the significance of Juneteenth.

NJ Business Beat with Rhonda Schaffler

NJCU and CareerSpring is featured in a nearly four-minute segment on on NJ PBS Thirteen. Schaffler, the NJ Spotlight News Business Correspondent, interviewed Josh Iannuzzi, Career Services Director of NJCU’s School of Business, on a program entitled “In Focus: State of the Labor Market”, which aired on June 4. During the interview, Schaffler and Iannuzzi discuss why NJCU has made it a priority to help first-generation college students enter the workforce, the partnership with CareerSpring, the progress of the partnership after the first semester, �����ԲԳܳ�����’s optimism about the job market the Class of 2022 is entering, and NJCU’s success in graduating first-gen students at a rate higher than the national average.

Watch the full interview, which begins at the 17:45 mark and runs through 21:36.

Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging

Walter Nugent, professor and chairperson of NJCU’s Fire Science department,  who also has a finance background, is featured in an article in WHYY, PBS and NPR entitled “Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging.” Professor Nugent discusses the challenges these warehouses will face going forward, at a time where the subject of building warehouses is a hot topic in New Jersey.

Asian American Pacific Islander celebration held in Jersey City

Sen. Bob Menendez held a first of its kind event Saturday in Hudson County in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration was held at ��è�ƽ�� in Jersey City at the NJCU School of Business.

MOUs signed with Ireland’s top tech universities and incubators

NJCU’s School of Business and Guarini Institute extend international reach with historic agreement. ��è�ƽ�� was the only four-year New Jersey higher educational institution that was part of these historical discussions and partnerships, as leaders from NJCU’s School of Business and Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility joined the delegation on a trip that will continue to expand NJCU’s international footprint.

NJCU To Collaborate With Top Irish Tech University, Start-Up Accelerator

As part of an effort to spur more economic activity with Ireland, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a series of partnerships aimed at strengthening relationships in the technology sector.

NJCU strikes partnership with Caucasus University in Republic of Georgia

NJCU has announced it has entered into an innovative international academic partnership with Caucasus University (CU) in the Republic of Georgia to offer students the ability to complete a 1+1+1 bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.

Atlantic Technological University signs partnerships with US institutions

A new technological university in the northwest has linked up with a university and business groups in New Jersey in order to boost opportunities for students. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) signed agreements with ��è�ƽ�� (NJCU).

NJCU plans to raise tuition, but says total cost per student will go down next year

��è�ƽ�� is planning on raising tuition for students for the 2022-23 school year.

Business Report: Ireland invests

NJCU's signing of a Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) on April 25 with top Irish tech universities is discussed in the NJ Spotlight News report.

NJCU, DEVCO latest collaborators announced on Murphy’s Ireland trip

NJCU was the only four-year New Jersey higher educational institution as part of these historical discussions and partnerships, as leaders from NJCU’s School of Business and Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility joined the delegation of Governor Murphy and Choose New Jersey’s Mathews on a trip which will continue to expand NJCU’s international footprint.

New Jerseyan and Irish institutions sign three academic memorandums of understanding

As part of their joint economic development trip to Ireland, Gov. Phil Murphy and Choose NJ CEO Wesley Mathews today presided over the signing of three memorandums of understanding between New Jersey- and Ireland-based academic, real estate, and startup institutions.

Plastic bag and styrofoam ban applies to N.J. colleges, but most are ahead of the game

With the state's plastic bag ban taking effect on May 4, the article discusses how NJCU and other colleges, have been proactive in this area.

Plastic bag and styrofoam ban applies to N.J. colleges, but most are ahead of the game

Dr. Amit J. Mokashi, maritime/transportation expert and associate professor at ��è�ƽ�� School of Business in Jersey City, sheds light on the current bottleneck at area ports, the bullwhip effect that’s resulted and when products may flow normally again. 

NJCU Strengthens Career Access for First Generation College Students

NJCU has partnered with CareerSpring — a national online job placement and networking platform for first-generation college students — to enhance its career access support for first generation college students, which make up 54% of the institution’s undergraduate population. NJCU is the first educational institution in New Jersey to join the national non-profit’s Network of Education Partners.

NJCU to hold pitch competition April 26

ROI-NJ features the commitment from Gregory Dell’Aquila and Mission 50 toward innovation on Hudson County’s college campuses, which will lead to NJCU's inaugural pitch competition, through the NJCU Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR).

NJCU Women's Wrestling To Make History With First-Ever Collegiate Match in State

NBC-4 in New York highlights the news that ��è�ƽ�� will make history Sunday, February 6 when it hosts the first-ever collegiate women’s wrestling match in the state of New Jersey, the university announced.

Longtime college football coach Arnold Jeter dies at age 82; was NJCU’s last coach

Arnold Jeter, whose college coaching career spanned five decades and stints at Rutgers and ��è�ƽ��, had died at the age of 82, university officials said. in Gothic Knights’ history when he took over in 2001. The program was disbanded after the 2002 season, but Jeter stayed with NJCU as coordinator of athletic academic advisement and retention until he retired in 2012.

��è�ƽ�� Named Fulbright HSI Leader

��è�ƽ�� (NJCU) has been designated a 2021 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader by the U.S. Department of State, in the inaugural year of this national designation.

More Tri-State Colleges Are Starting to Require Covid Booster as Omicron Looms

Dr. Jodi Bailey, NJCU Vice President for Student Affairs, was a guest on NBC-4 television in New York, discussing the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is impacting college campuses. Dr. Bailey appears at the 2:25 mark of the informative story by Linda Gaudino.

University Place at NJCU Continues to Progress with Entrance Sign Raising

NJASCU shared news of the transformation of NJCU's 'University Place' project making substantial progress with the raising of the sign marking the entrance to the neighborhood.

Why N.J. delegation trip to Israel may quickly produce economic impact

ROI-NJ.com reports on a historic trip on November 15 to the Port of Ashdod in Israel. NJCU President Sue Henderson joined Adrian Franco, Executive Director of the Guarini Institute of International Education and Economic Mobility and Bernard McSherry, Founding Dean of the NJCU School of Business, as part of a delegation of 17 with Choose New Jersey which traveled to Israel for this historic partnership.

Hudson County’s local college basketball teams are all eyeing big prizes this season

Garrett Rasko-Martinis of The Jersey Journal previews what to expect during the 2021-22 season from the NJCU women's and men's basketball teams.

After historic season last year, what does NJCU’s women’s team do for an encore?
The NJCU’s women’s basketball team’s season last year couldn’t have gone much better, finishing 9-2 and winning the program’s first-ever conference title in its 51-year history. But head coach Pat Devaney Sr. - who has led the team’s resurgence from the winless squad he took over three years ago - knows his team missed out on playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever, which was cancelled amid the pandemic. This year, the objectives are clear for him and the Gothic Knights.

NJCU’s men’s team returns most of its roster from last year’s championship squad
The NJCU men’s basketball team had a season for the ages last year. Former North Bergen High School standout Kayton Darley sealed the Gothic Knights’ first New Jersey Athletic Conference title since 2011 on a buzzer-beating three-pointer to cap off a thrilling 21-point comeback. And with most of that championship roster back this season, key players getting healthy and some exciting young talent joining the team, NJCU looks primed for a repeat with a full season of games ahead.

The Jan. 6 insurrection was not a solely white affair. What compelled others to join?

This article discusses those arrested for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection and their motivation — particularly people of color. Max Herman, NJCU Associate Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, and an expert on urban sociology and social conflict, is one of several experts quoted in this nationally syndicated story from the USA Today network of papers.

NJCU to partner with Consulate General of Mexico in N.Y. to advance Mexican American economic mobility

This article profiles the memorandum of agreement signed on October 13 between NJCU through its Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility and to foster academic exchanges, community outreach, and participation in the newly crafted program Acelera Nueva Jersey.

NJCU, Consulate General of Mexico sign MOU to create Acelera Nueva Jersey

This article also profiles the memorandum of agreement signed on October 13 between NJCU through its Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility and Consulate General of Mexico in New York.

Urban to nature: NJCU Earth Museum opens

This article profiles the NJCU Earth Museum, which was created thanks to the work of three faculty members, led by Hun Bok Jung, Chair of the NJCU Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The NJCU Earth Museum opened in Fall 2021 in the Science Building.

After a tumultuous 2 years, A. Harry Moore starts school year with more students, more staff and happy parents

This article discusses the successful opening of A. Harry Moore for the 2021-22 academic year, its increased enrollment and staff additions. In a long-standing partnership with the Jersey City Board of Education, NJCU continues to provide the program instruction at the school.

Many NJ Universities, Colleges Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Dr. Jodi Bailey, Vice President for Student Affairs, is the featured administrator in this television interview with NJ Spotlight News, discussing campus vaccination efforts to keep college campuses safe from COVID-19 as in-person classes resume this fall.

Diversity and Inclusion Offices Established at Hudson Colleges to Make Sure Everyone has a Seat at the Table

This article profiles the introduction of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and the importance of creating an office of inclusion and diversity at ��è�ƽ�� and NJCU's partner school Hudson County Community College. Dr. Gonzalez discusses his goals and how his office will lead, and the resources it will provide.

Andrés Acebo Rights the Ship

This article profiles the family journey and career of Andrés Acebo, interim chief of staff and secretary to the board of trustees as well as assistant university counsel at NJCU. Acebo, whose family fled Cuba nearly 60 years ago, details the path that led him from law school and partner to working in service of a public anchor institution at NJCU.

A Waiting Game

This article discusses how colleges that are requiring COVID-19 vaccinations are handling vaccination rates in advance of deadlines for students to submit documentation. Jodi Bailey, Vice President for Student Affairs, is interviewed.

NJCU, NJEDA to establish sports betting, fintech hub

This article goes over the details of NJCU's new agreement with NJEDA to propel the state forward with a Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center.

Daily Briefing: Comings and Goings

In the May 24 ediion of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in discussed in the Comings and Goings section.

NJCU names chief diversity and inclusion officer

In this article, ROI-NJ.com discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

NJCU introduces Gonzalez as inaugural chief diversity and inclusion officer

In this article, NJBiz.com discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

Dr. Angel Gonzalez Appointed Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer at ��è�ƽ��

In this article, Diverse Issues in Higher Education discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as NJCU's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

��è�ƽ�� to Become Sports Betting Home Base

In this article, NJCU's creation of a Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center is discussed and how it fits into the legal sports betting landscape while broadening educational and employment opportunities within the industry.

These students overcame pandemic, a plan to close the school and a crumbling building to return to class

In this article, the Jersey Journal discusses the reopening of the A. Harry Moore school on May 3, 2021.

NJCU takes NJAC championship with epic 21-point comeback, buzzer-beater

In this article, the Jersey Journal chronicles the greatest comeback in the history of the New Jersey Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament championship. Junior guard Kayton Darley — a West New York native and a 1,000-point scorer at North Bergen High School — hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer that capped off an exhilarating 21-point comeback for second-seeded NJCU over fifth-seeded Stockton University, 79-77, Friday night in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament championship at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center in Jersey City.

College on Fort Monmouth Nears Completion

The Two River Times writer Laura D.C. Kolnoski tours Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth and features the work being conducted on the former U.S. Army administrative building, which is being renovated into NJCU's new campus in Monmouth County, projected to open later this year. The article shares an overhead photo from the NJCU One drone and other on-going construction. It also offers insights into future degree programs which will be offered. Dr. Michael Edmondson, director of NJCU at Fort Monmouth, oversaw the tour and is quoted.

Where to Start After a Job Loss

, associate vice president for human resources at NJCU, is featured in this advise column in Higher Ed Jobs on how to move forward following a job loss. She is included as a reference as part of the NJCU Experts Guide Series.

Women of the ��è�ƽ�� Wrestling Team are Taking Down Barriers

As part of Women's History Month, News 12 reporter profiles the NJCU women's wrestling program — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the tri-state area — in advance of their first-ever appearance in the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship national championships on March 6.

NJCU Women’s Basketball Team Set to Host its First Conference Playoff Game Friday

Jersey Journal reporter Jason Bernstein profiles the NJCU women's basketball team in advance of their first-ever home New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament playoff game in its history after experiencing unprecedented success in the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign. Third-year head coach Pat Devaney is interviewed.

NJCU Women’s Wrestling Team Sends 3 to Nationals in Team’s First-Ever Match

Jersey Journal reporter Jason Bernstein profiles the NJCU women's wrestling program in advance of their appearance in the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship national championships on March 6, and highlights the success the first-year program enjoyed in its debut competition last month at the NCWWC Regionals. Head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian is interviewed.

3 Women Wrestlers from NJCU Head to National Championship

On March 3, 2021, NJCU's trailblazing women’s wrestling program was featured on WABC-TV Eyewitness News/ABC-7 in New York as part of its Women’s History Month coverage. The Gothic Knights — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the tri-state area — were featured by Crystal Cranmore, WABC-TV New York’s Race & Culture reporter. Interviewed for the story were head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian , first-year captain and former New Jersey state champion Sandra Guerrero, first-year national qualifier and , Associate Athletics Director for Student Development. The Gothic Knights will send three women — Drumright, Guerrero, and first-year athlete to the in Tiffin, Ohio on March 6.

See Fort Monmouth NJCU campus construction, September opening planned

Asbury Park Press writer Dan Radel tours Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth, which is being renovated into NJCU's new satellite campus in Monmouth County. The article shares photos of on-going construction, discusses the expected timeline for the project, and offers insights into future degree programs which will be offered. Dr. Michael Edmondson, director of NJCU at Fort Monmouth, oversaw the tour and is included in video.

The Top 50 New Jersey College Basketball Coaches Ever, Ranked

Asbury Park Press writer Jerry Carino researches and ranks the Top 50 men's and women's basketball coaches in the history of the state of New Jersey in Divisions I, II, III or NAIA. Three current or former NJCU coaches are on the list with Charles Brown `65 (M.A. `85) ranked No. 12, his son and current head coach Marc Brown ranked No. 44 and former Jersey City State and Montclair State coach Ollie Gelston at No. 27. Story is for subscribers.

��è�ƽ�� Women’s Wrestling Team Making History As Sport’s Popularity Grows Nationwide

NJCU's trailblazing women’s wrestling program was featured on WCBS-2 television in New York City on January 28, 2021 as sports anchor profiled the — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the tri-state area. Head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian , first-year captain and former New Jersey state champion Sandra Guerrero, and Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics are all interviewed.

Acebo, Franco named to key roles at NJCU

The ROI-NJ article, as reported by Tom Bergeron, profiles the key administrative hires of Andrés Acebo as interim Chief of Staff and Secretary to the NJCU Board of Trustees and Adrian Franco as the inaugural Executive Director of the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies.

Rethinking College: The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color

For the second week in a row, NJCU was featured on the nationally-televised program PBS NewsHour, during its signature “Rethinking College” series as part of NewsHour’s overall look at the future of higher education. The series reports on how the mental health of college students has been impacted by the pandemic. The January 19 episode was entitled "How the pandemic is Impacting College Students’ Mental Health" and included an interview with Maria Barros, a senior in the Art/Illustration program. The portion of the segment including Maria begins at the 2:52 mark. It was filmed on campus in the Visual Arts Building in the in-person class of .

How a New Jersey College is Making History

The debut of the inaugural season of the trailblazing ��è�ƽ�� women's wrestling program has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Gothic Knights, under the direction of former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian is gearing up for an abbreviated yet historical 2020-21 season. Writer profiled the —  the first and only collegiate women's wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the first ever in the tri-state area — in NorthJersey.com and nationally in the USA Today/Gannett network of papers.

'I love being a part of history:' NJ's first women's college wrestling team hits the mat

The debut of the inaugural season of the trailblazing ��è�ƽ�� women's wrestling program has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Gothic Knights, under the direction of former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian is gearing up for an abbreviated yet historical 2020-21 season. Writer profiled the —  the first and only collegiate women's wrestling program in the history of the state of New Jersey and the first ever in the tri-state area — in NorthJersey.com and nationally in the USA Today/Gannett network of papers.

Rethinking College: The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color

NJCU was featured on the nationally-televised program PBS NewsHour, during its signature “Rethinking College” series as part of NewsHour’s overall look at the future of higher education. The series reports on how campuses are adapting to an ever-shifting pandemic and the disproportionate impact on students of color. The January 12 episode was entitled "The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color" and included interviews with Jodi Bailey, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and Tyler Lopez, a sophomore in the  program. The segment was entirely filmed on campus.

��è�ƽ�� Student Competition Spurs Innovative Ideas for Jersey City’s Post-Pandemic Future

The article highlights the recent pitch competition hosted by NJCU's Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR) in December, 2020. At the event, student teams were tasked to offer beneficial to the future of Jersey City’s local community and business ecosystem. IDR students were asked to embrace the constraints imposed upon them by COVID-19.

As Hudson County Colleges Plan for the Spring ��è�ƽ��, ‘Pivot’ is the Operative Word

NJCU Provost Tamara Jhashi discusses how the university has adapted its class offerings in the Fall, 2020 semester, and the plans for the spring term during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residence life at NJCU is also discussed. The article touches on all four Hudson County higher education institutions (Hudson County Community College, Saint Peter's and Stevens) but focuses on NJCU.

Empty Dorms Put Squeeze on Colleges to Bail Out Billions in Debt

In this national article, Bloomberg News profiles NJCU, Howard University, West Virginia State University, and Ohio’s Terra State Community College, as colleges with student housing projects financed though a separate entity, adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Fall 2020 semester. The article discusses how NJCU will help with bond payments with dorm capacity limited. Jodi Bailey, NJCU Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, is interviewed for the piece.

Children From Immigrant Families Are Increasingly the Face of Higher Education

This national article discusses the growth of immigrants and children of immigrants in university enrollment this century. The detailed stories of two NJCU students, Crystal Tepale and Samuel Ansah, are discussed, with comments from NJCU President Sue Henderson.

As NJ schools shift to online learning, what should they do about cyberattacks?

This national article by , discusses how schools can overcome the pitfalls of issues with online security and privacy as education shifted to virtual learning in Fall, 2020. '“Zoom bombing, cyberbullying, phishing – you name it. It has increased astronomically. Everybody needs to be really mindful about security right now,” said Kutub Thakur, an assistant professor and director of the Cyber Defense & Security Program at ��è�ƽ��.'

A. Harry Moore School Will Start Year with New Principal After a Rollercoaster 2019-20

In this article, new A. Harry Moore principal Jason Jusino is introduced to the Jersey City community. NJCU President Sue Henderson is quoted and discusses the renewed partnership between NJCU and Jersey City Public Schools.

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