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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday October 22, 2023 ( 73 items )  

Acting Governor Way Signs Bill to Formally Establish Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Acting Gov. Tahesha Way, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Acting Governor Tahesha Way today signed A-4978, codifying the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) within the Department of Law and Public Safety. VIVA was created by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in 2022 as a singular division within the Attorney General's Office to advance a unified strategy by bringing together victim-related and vi  more

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Cheyenne
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Cheyenne bookstore on Wednesday, October 25th. The new Barnes & Noble is in Frontier Plaza (5116 Frontier Mall Drive, Cheyenne WY 82009) near Kohl's and Target. This event marks the fourth new Barnes & Noble to open this October, following three new stores in California which opened ear  more

Bergen Community College Secures Coveted Katz Prize for Ringgold Project
PARAMUS, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: Bergen Community College has earned the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities for its series of projects revolving around the "Faith Ringgold: Coming to Jones Road" Gallery Bergen art exhibition. The series of artwork, inspired by the Ringgold family's 1992 move to Englewood that subjected them to racism and hostility as Black people, chronicles h  more

College of New Jersey: NSF Grant Will Benefit Faculty and Students With Latest Technology for High-Performance Computing Cluster
EWING, New Jersey, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: The College of New Jersey has been awarded a $935,000 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant to enhance the college's nationally recognized engagement of undergraduate student research. The funds from the grant will be used to purchase and upgrade equipment in the Electronic Laboratory for Science and Analysis (ELSA) High Performance Computing cluster, a state-of-the-art resour  more

Conduent to Report Third-Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Nov. 1, 2023
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, plans to report its third-quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, November 1 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available by live audio cast along with the news release and online presentation slides at https://investor.conduent.com . The conferenc  more

Conduent's Newest Software Solution for Finance, Accounting and Procurement Combines Technology and Expertise to Find Hidden Capital
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, today announced its latest Finance, Accounting and Procurement (FAP) software solution, FastCap(R) Finance Analytics , a new technology platform that uncovers hidden working capital, which frees up cash for operations, improves financial  more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete: Sean Hoar Joining Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar Hosted by PIA New Jersey
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy Cyber Team Chair, Sean Hoar, will join Professional Insurance Agents - New Jersey for a webinar, 'Deep Dive: A Conversation About the Claim Cycle of a Cyber Risk.' The webinar will take place on October 19th at 11 a.m. ET. Sean is a partner in Constangy's Portland office with nearly 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity and data privacy space. His career tracks b  more

Coyne Public Relations Celebrates Double Victory as Winner of Two Prestigious PRNEWS Platinum PR Awards
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- Coyne PR issued the following news: In an outstanding achievement that underscores the excellence and innovation that define Coyne Public Relations, the agency proudly announces its dual victories in two esteemed categories at this year's PRNEWS Platinum PR Awards. CeraVe, a renowned skincare brand, clinched the Influencer Campaign of the Year award, while Humana, a leading health care benefits and services provider, secured the Community Relations award. The  more

From Seton Hall to AANP New Jersey State Liaison
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Seton Hall's College of Nursing celebrates the recent election of its alumna, Varsha Singh, D.N.P., A.P.N., CT-CP, NEA-BC, FAHA, FAANP, SCRN, as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Liaison for New Jersey. This achievement is not only a testament to Singh's dedication and expertise, but also a nod to her academic roots at Seton Hall. Singh embarked on her professional journey at Seton   more

Gallup: Media Confidence in U.S. Matches 2016 Record Low
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: By Megan Brenan, Research Consultant, Westfield, New Jersey * * * Story Highlights * 32% have a "great deal" or "fair amount" of trust in media's news reporting * New high of 39% have no confidence at all, compared with 27% in 2016 * Democrats' trust is down 12 points since last year; lowest since 2016 * * * The 32% of Americans who say they trust the mass me  more

Hudson County Community College President Invited to Join Nationwide Business-Higher Education Forum
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President, Dr. Christopher Reber, is honored to join the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), becoming the first traditional community college president invited to join the nationwide organization that also includes Miami Dade College, an expansive institution that offers associate and baccalaureate degrees. BHEF is a nonprofit organization that conne  more

ICYMI: NJHMFA Board Meeting Delivers Key Housing Policy Advancements in Tax Credits and Multifamily Programs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) approved two new programs, the Urban Preservation Program (UPP) and Workforce Housing Program (WHP), while committing funding to 15 new Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments at its October 19 Board meeting. "The HMFA Board advanced resolutions committing funds to a broad variety of new developments, each of whic  more

LPL Financial Welcomes Infinity Wealth Group
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 17 -- LPL Financial LLC, a company that provides support from independent financial advisors to financial institutions, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: LPL Financial LLC announced today that five financial advisors with Infinity Wealth Group have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. The team reported having served approximately $265 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets*, and joins LPL from Cad  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces Agreement With Gloucester County Institute of Technology to Ensure Non-Discriminatory and Equitable Hair Styling Education
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) today announced an agreement with the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District that ensures the cosmetology program at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT) will instruct all of its students in the theory and practice of styling Black and other textured hair. The   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces Resolutions With Five Municipalities Alleged to Have Discriminated Against LGBTQIA+ Individuals Seeking Marriage Licenses
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has resolved the first set of enforcement actions it brought as part of its Marriage Equality Enforcement Initiative, which seeks to ensure that municipal governments across New Jersey do not discriminate against or exclude LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking to obtain marri  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Enforcement Actions Against Individuals Allegedly Performing Unlicensed Medical Procedures in Spa-Like Settings
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Continuing the State's efforts to halt the unlicensed practice of medicine in spa-like settings, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") today announced that a licensed cosmetologist and skincare specialist in Union County must pay $22,500 in civil penalties for allegedly performing invasive aesthetic treatments that onl  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: For-Profit School and Its Owner Agree to $4.6 Million Settlement to Resolve Allegations of Deceptive Business Practices, Unlawful Education Loans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") today announced a $4.6 million settlement with a Middlesex County for-profit school and its founder and president that resolves allegations that the school used false and misleading job advertisements to funnel students into its high-cost information technology ("IT") programs and   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: Racial Justice Initiative, Now in Its Third Year, Continues to Expand Across New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: The Racial Justice Initiative, launched in 2021 and reaching across all agencies, divisions, and offices within the Department of Law and Public Safety (LPS), continues to expand its scope, including with a new speaker series announced today by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. The Attorney General's Racial Justice Speaker Series, which is open to all LPS employ  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Asbury Park Officers Involved in Fatal Crash in Neptune Township on June 5, 2022
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the deaths of Dishawn Bellamy, 32, and a 17-year-old male, both from Asbury Park, New Jersey, during a fatal June 5, 2022 crash in Neptune Township, after Mr. Bellamy fled from an attempted vehicle stop by Asbury Park police officers. The deaths were investigated by the Attorn  more

N.J. Acting Gov. Way Signs Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Awareness and Support on New Jersey College Campuses
UNION, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Acting Gov. Tahesha Way, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: As part of the Murphy Administration's commitment to addressing the national mental health crisis affecting New Jersey's youth, Acting Governor Tahesha Way today signed a bill at Kean University alongside state officials and legislative sponsors to strengthen mental health support on college campuses throughout the state. The legislation amends the existing "Madison Holleran   more

N.J. Democratic State Committee Chairman Issues Statement on Removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2023: * * * In response to the historic vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker and the ensuing chaos within the Republican Party to fill his seat, NJDSC Chairman LeRoy J. Jones Jr. is releasing the following statement: "While Democrats are ready to work across the aisle and pass bipartisan legislation to move our country forward, the Republican Party is caught in a  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Administration Announces Nearly $25 Million to Bring High-Quality Preschool to 26 More School Districts
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Acting Governor Tahesha Way today joined the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and other state officials at the Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center to announce the 26 school districts that have received Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) to establish or expand access to high-quality preschool programs in the 2023-2024 school year. The 26 districts are receiving a tot  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy and Choose New Jersey Celebrate Signing of Memorandums of Understanding Between Top Institutions in New Jersey and South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced today the signing of four Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Korean institutions: one between Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and Seoul National University in Seoul, another between the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute in Daejeon, a third between Kean University and Soongsi  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy and Choose New Jersey Delegation to Visit Taiwan as Part of East Asia Economic Mission Trip
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and a delegation of business and academic leaders, organized by Choose New Jersey, will travel to Taipei, Taiwan on October 19, 2023, following visits to Japan and South Korea. This visit aims to deepen trade, investment, and academic ties between New Jersey and Taiwan, an economic relationship accounting for over $4 billion in revenue every year. New Jersey also ha  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy and Fukui Prefecture Lieutenant Governor Mr. Yasuhiro Nakamura Reaffirm Sister-State Agreement Between the State of New Jersey and Fukui Prefecture, Japan
TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Fukui Prefecture Lieutenant Governor Mr. Yasuhiro Nakamura announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that expands a partnership between the State of New Jersey and Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The agreement, signed by Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Nakamura during the Choose New Jersey governor-led economic mission to East  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy and Seoul Mayor Sign Agreement To Establish Bilateral Friendship and Facilitate Growth of SMEs, Startups
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: Governor Murphy today met with Seoul Mayor Mr. Oh Se-hoon and signed an agreement that establishes a direct relationship between New Jersey and the city of Seoul, South Korea. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) represents a priority of the Choose New Jersey governor-led economic mission to East Asia, directly supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups whil  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: Acting Governor Way Signs Pair of Bills to Support Small Businesses and Expand Economic Opportunity
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Acting Governor Tahesha Way today signed two bills that build upon the Murphy Administration's all-of-government approach to promoting the growth of small businesses and economic opportunity in New Jersey. The first bill (A3424/S1447) requires the New Jersey Department of Treasury, in partnership with the New Jersey Business Action Center (BAC), to host an "Annual Business Matchma  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: New Jersey Research Universities and Japan's Top Universities, Major Manufacturing Company Sign Memorandums of Understanding to Advance Research and Development Collaborations
TOKYO, JAPAN, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Governor Murphy today celebrated the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between New Jersey and Japan's top research universities and a prominent manufacturing company. The MOUs were signed between Rowan University, Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), and global plastics manufacturer, Sekisui Chemical and between Kean University and the Osaka University of Economics, along   more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: Princeton University and CJ AI Center Partner to Establish AI Research Collaboration
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Princeton University, a prominent New Jersey-based research university, and CJ AI Center, a leading global lifestyle company headquartered in South Korea. The agreement, signed during the Choose New Jersey Governor-led economic development mission to East Asia, establishes collaborative research efforts and in  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: Rutgers University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology Forge Research Partnerships With Taipei Tech
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today witnessed the creation of new academic partnerships between Rutgers University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), and National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), a top research university in Taiwan. The agreements, signed during the Choose New Jersey governor-led economic mission to East Asia, strengthen academic collaboration and enh  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: Rutgers University, RWJBarnabas Health, and Hiroshima University Partner to Strengthen Health Sciences Research
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, joined by Dr. Mitsuo Ochi, President of Hiroshima University, witnessed the signing of a historic Letter of Intent (LOI) between Rutgers University, the oldest, largest, and top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, and Hiroshi  more

New Jersey American Water and Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey Partner on New Source Water Protection Patch
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: In honor of Imagine a Day Without Water, New Jersey American Water is proud to announce its partnership with the Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey (GSCSNJ) to launch the "We Keep Water Flowing" patch program. A patch program is a series of activities designed for Girl Scouts to learn about a particular subject and, once complete, participants earn a patch to d  more

New Jersey American Water: Heart of Camden Awarded $1 Million in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credits
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: The Heart of Camden, together with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Camden City's Mayor, Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash, and funding partners Campbell Soup Company and New Jersey American Water today celebrated a $1 million investment in revitalization efforts for the Camden Waterfront South neighborhood. The grant was awarded throug  more

Princeton Theological Seminary: Center for Barth Studies Wins National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: Theologian Karl Barth, widely considered to be one of the great Protestant theologians of modern times, wrote volumes challenging the theological systems of his day. Yet most of his central texts have never been translated from the original German into English. There's a reason for that, says Dr. Kaitlyn M. Dugan, director of the Center for Barth Studies at Princeton Theolog  more

Princeton Theological Seminary: Walton Underscores Urgency in Making Theological Education More Accessible, Inclusive
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Princeton Theological Seminary yesterday inaugurated the Reverend Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton as the institution's eighth president. A social ethicist, educator, influential scholar, and alumnus of Princeton Seminary, Walton is the first African American and first ordained Baptist minister to lead the 211-year-old Presbyterian seminary. In a stirring inaugural address before a capacity crowd in   more

Rowan Physics Professor Selected for National Honor
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: Samuel Lofland, Ph.D., a professor of physics and chair of the Department of Physics & Astronomy in the College of Science & Mathematics, has been named an American Physical Society (APS) Fellow in recognition of his contributions to the field. Lofland was selected for the honor by the organization's Council of Representatives, following a recommendation by the American Physical Society Forum on Industrial &  more

Rowan Researcher Documents 50-Year Trend in Hurricane Escalation Due to Climate Change
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: For decades, climate scientists have warned that greenhouse gas emissions are causing worsening and more frequent severe weather patterns, with many studies focusing on trends since the start of the Industrial Revolution. New research by Rowan University climate scientist Dr. Andra Garner indicates that there have been great changes to Atlantic hurricanes in just the past 50 years, with storms developing and  more

Rowan University Signs Agreements in Japan With Major Research University and Manufacturing Company
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rowan University issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: In Tokyo today with Gov. Phil Murphy, Rowan University Provost Tony Lowman and Vice President for Research Mei Wei celebrated the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between Rowan, Shibaura Institute of Technology and global plastics manufacturer, Sekisui Chemical, during the Choose New Jersey governor-led economic mission. The partnerships will expand research and development capabilities f  more

Rowan University: Helping Humans - and Animals - Breathe Easier
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: Asthma, a serious respiratory disease, affects nearly eight percent of the human population. Importantly, it can also affect animals. According to Dr. Omar Tliba, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University, the treatment approaches for humans and pets with asthma are very similar. Treatments include a combination of bronchodilators that   more

Rowan University: Houshmand Honored for Leadership, Service by Catholic Charities of South Jersey
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand has been honored by Catholic Charities of South Jersey for his educational leadership and his unwavering commitment to serving the community. Houshmand received the Saint John Neumann Award for Leadership during Catholic Charities of South Jersey's 19th annual dinner and awards ceremony on Oct. 11 in Atlantic City. Rowan's seventh president, Houshmand received the award fr  more

Rutgers Law Gift Will Honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg With Women's Rights Clinic
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Shanida Carter Rutgers Law School received $6.5 million from the Stephanie and Harold Krieger Charitable Trust, one of the largest gifts in its history, to help establish the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women's Rights and Gender Justice Clinic. Rutgers Law School Dean Johanna Bond announced the gift on Monday at a formal unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp. The celebration took place at Ruth B  more

Rutgers Receives $6.5 Million to Establish Law Clinic Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Shanida Carter Rutgers Law School received $6.5 million from the Stephanie and Harold Krieger Charitable Trust, one of the largest gifts in its history, to help establish the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women's Rights and Gender Justice Clinic. Rutgers Law School Dean Johanna Bond announced the gift on Monday at a formal unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp. The celebration took place at  more

Rutgers Scientists Help Shore Fish Harvesters Implement Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 17, 2023, with Lisa Auermuller, director of the Megalopolitan Coastal Transformation Hub: * * * For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey's commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts. Recognizing this resilience, and acknowledging the challenges posed by global climate change, Rutgers scientists have come to their assistance. One of th  more

Rutgers University: Chancellor Cantor - Higher Ed Must Advance Diversity, Undo Systemic Racism
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: In a podcast for the Center for Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education, Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Nancy Cantor condemned the false concept of color blindness that is central to the Supreme Court's spring ruling against affirmative action. She also insisted that higher education can, and should, be a force to dismantle systemic racism. "This nation has never been colorblind, the world has never been colorblind,''  more

Rutgers University: Scientist's Roots in Puerto Rico Shaped His Research on Biodiversity
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2023: Angelo Soto-Centeno explores how different species evolve, why some last and others become extinct. Bats provide a fascinating window into the process, says Soto-Centeno, who specializes in studying them. Growing up in Puerto Rico surrounded by wildlife, Soto-Centano believes his cultural background and heritage has played an important role in his work. He is an assistant professor of evolutio  more

Rutgers: Adults With ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Developing Dementia
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers researcher explores ADHD's link to dementia and if risks can be mitigated with ADHD treatment * * * Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD, according to a Rutgers study. The study, coauthored by Michal Schnaider Beeri, director of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer's Res  more

Rutgers: Empathetic Cancer Clinicians Promote Psychological Well-Being in Breast Cancer Patients
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Supportive communication is key to reducing uncertainty cancer patients feel about diagnosis and treatment, Rutgers researchers find * * * Clinicians who show more empathy promote better psychological health among breast cancer patients, according to a Rutgers study examining how oncology doctors facilitate psychological well-being. "Our findings suggest that provider communication is a key co  more

Rutgers: Firearm Exposure Associated With Poorer Health in Communities Around the U.S.
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * High-violence neighborhoods experience poorer health and well-being * * * By Patrice Harley Gun violence is tied to poverty, unemployment, broken families, disengaged youth and racial segregation, according to a study by the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers. Published in the Journal of Urban Health, the study found that people living in disadvantaged communities face gun vio  more

RVCC, Labcorp Launch New Program to Train Highly Skilled Medical Laboratory Technicians
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: A new partnership between Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) and Labcorp, a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, has led to the development of an Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) at RVCC. The AAS degree, which began summer 2023, officially launched during a September 29 ceremony at the College. The event was attended by le  more

Seton Hall Law Welcomes William Coppola, as the New Distinguished Practitioner in Residence for the Gibbons Institute for Law, Science & Technology
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Mr. William Coppola joins Seton Hall Law as the Gibbons Institute for Law, Science & Technology Distinguished Practitioner in Residence. Seton Hall Law enthusiastically welcomes Bill and his extensive experience in patent, intellectual property, and transaction matters to enrich the student experience and intellectual property legal learning community. As a graduate of the Class of 1991, Mr. Coppola sat in the  more

Seton Hall: Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas Inspires Students in Exclusive Discussion
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: It isn't every day that a bona fide legend comes to your college campus to speak to and inspire students with stories of hope, hardship and history. With many professors and administrators having a plethora of experience in the sports management and media world, this becomes a lot more imaginable when you attend Seton Hall. A 12x NBA All-Star, 2x NBA champion, though the man himself stated it "should've been   more

Seton Hall: Catholic Studies Club Begins a Year of Faith in Action
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: After a brief hiatus, the Catholic Studies Club is back and ready to actively contribute to life on campus and beyond. The semester's first event will take place on Tuesday, October 17, at 6 p.m. Established in 1998, the Catholic Studies Club has long been a staple of Seton Hall University student life. Candice Davila '25, a Nursing and Catholic Studies major, is the club president, and she i  more

Seton Hall: Impact Talk to Explore Generative AI in Higher Education
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 19, 2023: In collaboration with the Center for Faculty Development and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, the Office of the Provost is proud to offer another installment of its Impact Talks speaker series "Generative AI and Higher Education" at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Bethany Hall, Room A. Jason Gulya, Ph.D., professor at Berkeley College and the chair of the Artificial I  more

Seton Hall: Inside the Core - Rev. Forrest Pritchett Honored by the NAACP
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Inside the Core this week, we are thrilled that long-time faculty member, friend and supporter of the Core, Rev. Forrest Pritchett, is being honored at the Oranges and Maplewood, NAACP Branch group's Freedom Fund Dinner and Awards, on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston. Rev. Pritchett is receiving the President's Award. This honor is well-deserved, and several of us who tea  more

Seton Hall: Kirsten Schultz, Ph.D., Crafts a New History of Brazil: On Writing From Conquest to Colony - Yale University Press, 2023
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Kirsten Schultz, Ph.D., has been thinking about history and its political implications for a long time. Specifically, the history of the Lusophone world. While an undergraduate student exploring Madrid, Spain, she began to ponder Brazil and Portugal's relationship to wealth and their related imperial networks. But, Schultz, who teaches a broad range of courses on Latin America's history at Seton Hall, and is t  more

Seton Hall: Lost and Found - An Ecclesiastical Mystery and Cardinal's Death Brought to Light
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: The unwinding of an ecclesiastical mystery involving Florentine Cardinal Niccolo Ridolfi, 1501-50, the nephew and cousin to Medici popes Leo X and Clement VII, whose premature death during the Papal Conclave of 1549-50, and allegations of his poisoning appear clearer through the fortuitous discovery of an ancient manuscript by History Professor William Connell. A visit to Almalfi and a chance encounter in a ch  more

Seton Hall: Oesterreicher Lecture Explores Jewish-Christian Relations More Than 50 Years After Nostra Aetate
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2023: The Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies is pleased to invite students, faculty, staff, the priest community and the general public to attend the 30th Annual Monsignor John M. Oesterreicher Memorial Lecture, "In Our Time: Jewish-Christian Relations in the More than Half-Century since Nostra Aetate," on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chancellor's Suite of the University Center.  more

Seton Hall: Pirate Battalion Cadets Honor 9/11 Heroes
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: On September 15, 2023, Seton Hall's Pirate Battalion visited the NYPD's Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau. The mission was to gain a deeper knowledge of the events that transpired on 9/11 and the role of the heroes who moved to danger that morning. They were greeted by Mr. John Gordon of the NYPD's Intelligence Division, who gave the cadets a presentation on how the attacks unfolded. Mr. Gordon helped the  more

Seton Hall: Prepare for Registration With New Academic Planning Tools
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2023: With winter and spring registration just around the corner, Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the launch of two powerful academic planning tools, Degree Works and Plan Ahead. In conjunction with academic advising, these resources help students track their academic progress, plan future courses, and stay on track for graduation. Degree Works: Your Academic Roadmap Starting Monday,   more

Seton Hall: Stillman School Launches Cutting-Edge M.S. in Professional Accounting and Analytics Program
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2023: Financial Modeling classIn a move to provide accountants with cutting edge skills in data analytics, business intelligence, database management, and enterprise systems, Seton Hall is proud to announce the launch of its innovative M.S. in Professional Accounting and Analytics (MSPAA) program. Designed primarily for recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting, the program also serve  more

Seton Hall: The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute Takes Students to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 18, 2023: On Tuesday September 26th, 2023 members, scholars and accompanied guests of the Joseph Ana. Unanue Latino Institute of Seton Hall University went on a trip to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This trip was an opportunity that the Latino Institute presented to its scholars and all students on Campus to get to visit what we learned is the Bank of our Banks; with this opportunity we got to s  more

Seton Values Summit on Faith and Work
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2023: The Center for Catholic Studies, partnered with RENEW International, is excited to announce the program and speakers for the Seton Values Summit, a one-day conference for professionals in any field and stage of life. The upcoming Summit will focus on balancing faith and work in everyday life, and is scheduled to take place on Saturday March 9, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on campus in Bethany   more

Springsteen Archives Announces New Building at Monmouth University
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University has announced a new 30,000 square foot building to house the Archives, the Center for American Music, related exhibition galleries, and a 230-seat, state-of-the-art theater. Designed by the acclaimed New York-based architectural firm, COOKFOX, the building will be located on the campus of Monmouth University, not far from wh  more

Stockton Signs Student Exchange Agreements With South Korean University
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 21 -- Stockton University issued the following news: President Joe Bertolino visited Sookmyung Women's University -- one of the world's largest female educational institutes -- and signed two academic agreements between the universities on Oct. 19. The first establishes a joint study-abroad program and the second allows for the mutual exchange of students and materials between the universities. Bertolino and Yunkeum Chang, president of Sookmyung Women's University, sig  more

Stockton University: Spotlight On - Tara L. Crowell
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Stockton University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 18, 2023, with public health professor Tara L. Crowell: * * * Tara L. Crowell, professor of Public Health, spent time this summer at Koblenz Landau University in Germany as a Fulbright Specialist. Crowell, entering her 24th year teaching at Stockton, shared some insights from her experience. I know this is a competitive process to be selected. When you learned you were, how did you feel? With the help of Ma  more

TCNJ Public Health Professor Earns EPA Grant to Make Water Safer
EWING, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: There are few things more important to our daily lives than clean water. The challenges of climate change, pollution, and contamination of water supplies are threatening safe drinking water around the globe. TCNJ School of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty member Alexis Mraz and her colleague Jade Mitchell, a Michigan State University professor and environmental engineer, were awarded a $2.1 million g  more

TESU Foundation Celebrates Inaugural TESU Impact Awards
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Thomas Edison State University Foundation issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the mission of TESU by inspiring philanthropic support for key strategic initiatives that benefit students, is delighted to announce the success of the inaugural TESU Impact Awards on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The event took place at Pruitt Hall on the TESU campus, marking an exciting evolution fro  more

Turner, Reynolds-Jackson & Verrelli on US Department of Justice Investigation of Trenton Police
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- New Jersey State Sen. Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli issued the following joint statement on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson, and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli (all D-Mercer, Hunterdon) issued the following joint statement in response to the United States Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey opening an investigation into  more

Union College: Catching Up With...Paul Buckowski
SCHENECTADY, New York, Oct. 20 -- Union College issued the following news: Paul Buckowski joined Union in September 2022 as the college photographer in the Communications and Marketing office. As a child, he lived in New Jersey, Colorado, back to New Jersey, then up to Bloomingdale, N.Y., then back to New Jersey, then back to Bloomingdale, then back to New Jersey, and finally back to Bloomingdale, and then just a short move to Saranac Lake, N.Y. In the woods behind an elementary school near h  more

University of Delaware: Reconnecting Claymont to the Delaware River
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 21 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news: Throughout its history, Claymont, Delaware, has had a special connection to the waters of the Delaware River. Located near the mouth of Naamans Creek in the northeast corner of Delaware, Claymont has been occupied since at least 1200 A.D., according to the Claymont Historical Society. The creek is named after the chief of the Lenape, the Indigenous people who inhabited present-day Delaware, New Jersey, eastern Pen  more

Wiley Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court Review of Circuit Split Over Interpretation of Federal Sentencing Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: Working with the Supreme Court Program at the University of North Carolina School of Law, Wiley Rein LLP filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) in a case regarding a circuit split over the correct interpretation of U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. The brief was filed October 5 in support of the petitioner in Lewis v. United States, No. 23-198. Th  more

William Paterson University: Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Athletic Fieldhouse Addition and Renovation
WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: William Paterson University held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 13 to celebrate the beginning of construction on an addition and renovation of its athletics fieldhouse, an initiative designed to provide the institution's student-athletes with the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level. During the event, the University announced a $250,000 lead donation fr  more

William Paterson University: Pioneer Spotlight - John J. Perez '99, Political Science
WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 21 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: Meet John Perez, powerhouse immigration attorney and NFL agent. As a high school student from Pompton Lakes, John aspired to be an attorney like his father and fellow Pioneer alum, John D. Perez '74. As he made his way through WP, he embraced the multitude of liberal arts offerings and considered archaeology, due in part to his childhood awe of Indiana Jones. He also contemplated earni  more