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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday December 17, 2023 ( 59 items )  

2023 in Review: Rider University Year in News
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Historic moments and record-breaking achievements were just some of the highlights of 2023 for Rider University. Here's what made the news this year. Go Broncs! It was a banner year for the Broncs with seven Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championships. For the first time in Rider history, the men's and women's track and field teams (https://www.rider.edu/rider-magazine/fall-2023/bo  more

AEROVIRONMENT AWARDED $16 MILLION U.S. NAVY CONTRACT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF VIDEO ANALYTICS AND COMPUTER VISION RESEARCH TO SUPPORT MULTI-DOMAIN ROBOTICS INITIATIVES
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: AeroVironment, Inc. today announced it received a $16,098,922 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Navy for the advancement of video analytics and computer vision research to support multi-domain robotics initiatives. This contract is in support of the Small Business Innovation Research Phase III "Automated Entity Classification in Video Using Soft Biometrics" and will be managed by the Naval  more

Atlantic Cape Unveils President's Distinguished and Young Alumni Wall of Honor
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Dec. 14 -- Atlantic Cape Community College issued the following news: Atlantic Cape Community College officially unveiled The President's Distinguished and Young Alumni Wall of Honor in J Building during a ceremony that brought many past honorees together for this special occasion on the Mays Landing campus on Tuesday, December 12. The Wall of Honor, made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Estate of Patricia J. Ogle, was created to showcase Atlantic Cape   more

Cal. State-San Bernardino: Faculty in the News, Dec. 13
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: Brian Levin (criminal justice emeritus) was interviewed for a two-article special report on hate crimes in New Jersey, and he was also interviewed for a segment on the increase of hate crimes in the U.S. amid the Israel-Hamas war. * * * From a jumble of statistics, a dramatic rise in hate and bigotry in NJ (https://www.app.com/story/news/investiga  more

CCM Empowers Dover College Promise Students to Design Landscape Improvements
RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- County College of Morris issued the following news: The college's Department of Landscape and Horticulture Technology (LHT) enthusiastically teamed up with CCM's Dover College Promise (DCP) program to design dynamic planting beds for Waterworks Park, a public area in Dover, undergoing a spectacular transformation with improvements in lush greenery, inviting trailways and cozy sitting areas. DCP is a grant-funded educational partnership between CCM and the Dover  more

Checkpoint Systems Back at NRF Big Show 2024 With Enhancements to Their ItemOptix Software
THOROFARE, New Jersey, Dec. 14 -- Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of electronic article surveillance and radio-frequency identification solutions for the retail industry, issued the following news release: We will be once again exhibiting at NRF 2024 Retail's Big Show from January 14th to January 16th. We will be back with ItemOptix for Retail, showcasing some enhancements and additional capabilities to our software solution which we first unveiled the year prior at NRF Big Show 2023. ItemOptix  more

CMSRU Dean Annette C. Reboli Appointed Chair of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Annette C. Reboli, MD, dean of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), was recently appointed chair of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the accrediting body for medical education programs leading to the MD degree in the United States and Canada. Dr. Reboli has been a professional member of the LCME since 2018. This 21-member team, which includes medical educators and practicing physicians  more

Coyne PR: Purpose & Authenticity - Real Stories, Real Purpose
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Coyne PR issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: In this blog post, Coyne PR President Rich Lukis emphasizes the importance of genuine and purpose-driven communication in establishing trust and differentiating brands in today's information-saturated environment, using examples like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's to illustrate the successful alignment of brand actions with messaging. In today's communication landscape, where digital noise is at its peak and s  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Tom Kean Jr. Votes For Illegitimate Impeachment Inquiry, Caving to MAGA Extremists and Donald Trump, and Ignoring the Needs of Working Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Tom Kean Jr. caved to MAGA extremists today and voted to continue playing political games, this time in the form of an illegitimate impeachment inquiry. Despite months of goose-chasing, they have yet to produce a single scrap of evidence. Working families in New Jersey aren't interested in a sham impeachment and playing politics at the behest of Donald Trump and Marjorie T  more

ECKERD COLLEGE STUDENTS WIN AWARDS, DISPLAY KNOWLEDGE AT SCIENTIST AT SEA SYMPOSIUM
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: During the night shift on the deck of the RV Weatherbird II, Eckerd College sophomore Thea Rind found peace in the pitch-black calm of the northern Gulf of Mexico. "It was my first time doing field research and such an interesting experience," recalls the marine science student from Summit, New Jersey. "We were multicore drilling from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and it was much different than I thought it would be."   more

First Lady Tammy Murphy Announces Appointment of Six Public Board Members of the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- First Lady Tammy Murphy issued the following news release: First Lady Tammy Murphy today announced that six public members have been appointed by Governor Phil Murphy to serve on the Board of the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority. In July, Governor Murphy signed S3864, also known as the "New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center Act", which created the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (Authority).  more

Gaming Laboratories International Names Richard Howarth Chief Business Officer for APAC Region
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) has named Australian gaming and commercial leader Richard Howarth its new Chief Business Officer for the APAC region. In his role, Howarth will spearhead business growth strategies for the company's labs in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Macao. He will also direct  more

Governor Murphy and N.J. A.G. Platkin Announce Recipients of $5.2 Million to Continue the State's Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that $5.2 million in funds allocated for the continued support of the New Jersey Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP) will be distributed among 11 recipients in 10 counties. Funding for the program was provided from the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marke  more

Governor Murphy and N.J. A.G. Platkin Mark Two-Year Anniversary of New Jersey's ARRIVE Together Alternative Response Program
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program is now operational in all 21 New Jersey counties, a milestone reached just as the program marks its two-year anniversary. Governor Phil Murphy joined Attorney General Platkin and law enforcement, mental health p  more

HCCC Receives $25,000 Grant From the Ellucian Foundation to Support Students in Need
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) was selected as a 2023 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship recipient through the Ellucian Foundation. The PATH Scholarship program provided grants to two-year public institutions in 2023 with an emphasis on supporting students facing economic hardship. HCCC received $25,000, which was distributed to 22 HCCC students to help addre  more

Hudson County Community College and New Jersey City University Sign Historic HCCC|NJCU CONNECT Transfer Agreement
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 14 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: The Presidents of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and New Jersey City University (NJCU), Dr. Christopher Reber and Andres Acebo, met to sign a historic agreement that will enable a seamless transfer experience from HCCC to NJCU as HCCC students take the next step in their academic journeys and pursue their bachelor's degrees at NJCU. The agreement facilitates the seamless transfer of c  more

In the U.S. and Beyond, SPIA Students Travel the Globe for Internship Experience
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: When students from Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs take what they have learned inside the classroom to the outside world, the knowledge becomes proof of concept. This year, nearly 70 SPIA students completed external internships -- with federal, local, and state agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector entities in a variety of fields   more

Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute Scholars Volunteer at Boys to Leaders Foundation Youth Leadership Conference
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Maria Elena Lugo On October 28, 2023, a dedicated group of students from the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute of Seton Hall University made waves as volunteers at the Boys to Leaders Foundation Youth Leadership Conference. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the conference was a focal point for young leaders and the Latino Institute students were at the heart of this influential event. A Commitme  more

King's College Alumnus Donates More Than $10,000 in Professional Clothing for Students in Need
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- King's College issued the following news release: King's alumnus Brian George '70, owner and operator of Northshore Sea Bright, a boutique men's clothing store in New Jersey, donated more than $10,000 worth of professional and business casual clothes that have been distributed at the Professional Clothing Closet at the William G. McGowan School of Business and the Shoval Center for Community Engagement and Learning. The Professional Clothing Closet is ope  more

Meg Ryan, Suze Orman and Sheila Johnson to Headline Forbes' Third Annual 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi During International Women's Day
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: The Forbes Under 30 and 50 Over 50 lists stand as two of the world's most important honors - one for young entrepreneurs and leaders and another highlighting how, for women, experience, wisdom and leadership can flourish later in life. For the third year, Forbes will return to Abu Dhabi from March 5-8, 2024 during International Women's Day to bring together young super-achievers who innovate and the legends and   more

Monmouth University's OTD Program Receives ACOTE Accreditation
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 14 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Monmouth University's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (OTD) was recently granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The accreditation status is for a seven-year period and comes as Monmouth prepares to graduate its first cohort of occupational therapy program graduates this May. "We are delighted to receive initial accreditation from ACOTE,  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Co-Leads Friend of the Court Brief to Uphold States' Rights to Limit Assault Weapons
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, together with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general to support the State of California's assault weapons ban. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that California's regulation of the purchase and possession of assau  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Files Civil Complaints Against Pennsylvania Gun Show Company, New Jersey Gun Dealer Under NJ Public Nuisance Law
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the filing of civil complaints via New Jersey's Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office against FSS Armory, a New Jersey licensed gun dealer, and two Pennsylvania-based gun companies, Patriot Enterprises Worldwide LLC, a gun show company known more commonly as Eagle Shows, and Not An LLC, a ghost g  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin's Office Investigating Fatal Vehicle Collision in Elizabeth, N.J.
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: The Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on December 10, 2023, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Two people, an adult male and female, sustained fatal injuries. Their identities are not being released at this time. According to the preliminary investigation, patrol officers from the Elizabeth Police Department responded to a call,   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Manchester Township Police Officers in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting on December 5, 2023
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: The Attorney General's Office today identified the decedent and the officers involved in the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 5, 2023 in Manchester, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Shannon Rose, 39, of Manchester. According to the preliminary information, on December 5 at approximately 8:28 p.m.  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Labor Commissioner Asaro-Angelo File Suit Against STG Trucking Companies to Stop Misclassification of Drivers in First Use of New Worker Protection Law
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced today that they have filed the first lawsuit under a 2021 law that permits the State to file suit in New Jersey Superior Court against employers who have misclassified workers as independent contractors when they are, in  more

N.J. Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces November 2023 Total Gaming Revenue Results
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the November 2023 total gaming revenue results. * * * Casino Win: Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $214.9 million for November 2023, reflecting an increase of 0.2% when compared to $214.5 million reported in November 2  more

N.J. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSIONER LATOURETTE AND DEP MARK 50th ANNIVERSARY OF NEW JERSEY ENDANGERED AND NONGAME SPECIES CONSERVATION ACT
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today joined with DEP staff and conservationists across the state to mark the 50th anniversary of the New Jersey Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act. This landmark legislation protects hundreds of wildlife species, including raptors such as bald eagles and ospreys,   more

NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE VOTES CONAWAY TELEHEALTH PAY PARITY BILL FORWARD
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: The Assembly Health Committee voted Monday on a bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr., to extend pay parity for telehealth and telemedicine providers until the end of 2024. Under A5757, reimbursement payments for providers using telemedicine and telehealth will continue to be equal to or no less than the reimbursement received for in-person consultations through next year. Many healt  more

NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: BILL BANNING SALE OF WATER BEADS CLEARS ASSEMBLY CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Jr. that would prohibit the sale of water beads in New Jersey. Water beads are marketed to children as toys and to adults to use as decorative items. They are also advertised as a helpful way to retain water in plants. However, when ingested, water beads expand inside the bo  more

NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: GREENWALD, CONAWAY & STANLEY BILL TO ADDRESS DIRE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE SHORTAGES CLEARS ASSEMBLY HEALTH COMMITTEE
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: The Assembly Health Committee today released legislation sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, and Assemblyman Sterley Stanley to combat healthcare workforce shortages by eliminating barriers that prevent qualified applicants from securing a license and finding work in the healthcare field. New Jersey hospitals are facing a staggeri  more

NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: LEGISLATION TO CREATE MUNICIPAL CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD PILOT PROGRAM CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: The Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee yesterday advanced bill A-1515, which would establish a five-year Municipal Civilian Review Board Pilot Program in New Jersey. The legislation would initially create civilian review boards in Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton, empowering residents to review police operations and conduct in their communities. The bill, sponsored b  more

NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: SPEAKER CRAIG J. COUGHLIN & ASSEMBLYMAN BENJIE E. WIMBERLY JOIN WHITE HOUSE DISCUSSION ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 14 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly today participated in a White House forum on gun safety laws, convened by the newly formed Office of Gun Violence Prevention and led by Vice President Kamala Harris. State legislative leaders from across the country were invited to share their experiences passing gun safety laws and to discuss strategy for the  more

Pearson Joins White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Pearson Education issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the certification and licensure arm of the company, today announced it has joined the White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy to address the immediate need for more cyber professionals in the U.S. workforce. To help fill the thousands of cyber job vacancies across the country, Pearson VUE will offer its IT Specia  more

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: A Shift in Perception After SCOTUS' 'Dobbs' Decision
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * SPIA researchers find that restricting abortion rights boosted perceptions of greater public support for abortion * * * Adults in the United States were more likely to perceive that people in America favored legal access to abortion after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade than before it, according to new research from the Princeton S  more

Princeton Theological Seminary Names Jean Hall as Chief Financial Officer
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Hall as Chief Financial Officer. Hall's appointment as Chief Financial Officer follows a comprehensive national search. Hall has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Princeton Seminary since April 2023, having previously served in interim roles as the Vice President for Finance and Operations/CFO at Manhatt  more

Princeton: Natalie Zemon Davis, Esteemed Cultural Historian and Cherished Mentor, Dies at 94
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Princeton University issued the following news: By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Natalie Zemon Davis, the Henry Charles Lea Professor of History, Emeritus, and a social and cultural historian, died of cancer at her home in Toronto on Oct. 21. She was 94. Davis, a 2003 recipient of the National Humanities Medal, joined Princeton's faculty in 1978 and transferred to emeritus status 1996. She directed the Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies  more

Raritan Valley Community College: Students in Honors College Present Independent Study Capstone Projects
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Five students from Raritan Valley Community College's Honors College presented their independent Capstone Research Course projects during a December 12 symposium at the College's Branchburg campus. The students and their projects included: * Grace Pfitzner (Branchburg): "The Impact of Fostering a Rescue Dog and the Effect It Has on Long-Term Home Placement Success Rates" * Sarah H  more

Rider University: Student Radio Stations Nominated for 10 National Awards
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Dec. 14 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University's 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM and its online counterpart 107.7 The Bronc Retro WRRC2 have been nominated for 10 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards, the highest total number of nominations in the station's history. Established in 1940, the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) stands as the premier non-profit broadcast organization in the nation, representing over 1,000 educa  more

Rutgers: How Caregivers of People With Dementia Can Navigate Holidays
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 12, 2023, with Care2Caregivers Program Director Mary-Catherine Lundquist: * * * A Rutgers elder care expert discusses how families can make the most of the season when caring for someone experiencing memory loss * * * By Patti Zielinski Although the holiday season brings joy to many, it may bring added stress for a family supporting a loved one with memory loss. Mary-Catherine Lundquist, program direc  more

Rutgers: Measuring the Pain-Pleasure Gap in Sexual Education
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Gendered expectations for sexuality begin at a young age, with girls far more likely to associate sex with pain, Rutgers study reveals * * * By Greg Bruno Ninth grade. Second period. First sex ed seminar. "Any questions?" the teacher asks. Sexual education classes don't always start this way. But when they do, as Rutgers graduate student Grace M. Wetzel reports in a study published in the Jou  more

Rutgers: Social Work Professor Appointed to Presidential Commission on Educational Equity
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: By Robin Lally When Marla Blunt-Carter became a member of President Biden's advisory commission on advancing educational equity, excellence and economic opportunity for Black Americans, she thought about the impact of another social worker who served in the federal government: Frances Perkins, President Franklin Roosevelt's secretary of labor. Perkins was the first female cabinet secretary. He  more

Seton Hall: Appointment of TLTR Faculty Chair
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Christine Sandella The Office of the Provost and the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center (TLTC) are pleased to announce Renee Robinson, Ph.D., professor in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, has been appointed as the Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable (TLTR) Faculty Chair. Robinson joined Seton Hall in 2016 and since that time has served as interim dean of the former Coll  more

Seton Hall: Delegation From Catholic University of Korea Visits Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 15 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Seton Hall University was honored to welcome a delegation of leaders from the Catholic University of Korea this semester. The relationship between the universities dates back to 1990, when the late Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan, the archbishop of Seoul and the first president of the (integrated) Catholic University, received an honorary doctorate, marking the university's founding in 1855. Our two universities have   more

Seton Hall: Office of International Programs Announces Ten 2023-2024 Mendoza Global Student Ambassadors
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: The Office of International Programs (OIP) recently announced a new class of Mendoza Global Ambassadors who will represent Seton Hall University in their home countries. The Mendoza Global Ambassador Program is a unique program aimed at increasing Seton Hall University's global footprint visibility abroad through a network of international student ambassadors. The Mendoza family has awarded scholarships to 31  more

Seton Hall: Professor Advises Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster on Leadership and Embracing AI
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Laurie Pine Ruchin Kansal, M.B.A., professor of practice in the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) and the Stillman School of Business, recently appeared on Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership to discuss how leaders can embrace the disruption and innovation that comes from artificial intelligence (AI) and help to guide AI's impact on the future of leadership and edu  more

Six Bard College Students Win Gilman International Scholarships to Study Abroad
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Bard College issued the following news release: Six Bard College students have been awarded highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships by the US Department of State. Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000, or up to $8,000 if also a recipient of the Gilman Critical Need Language Award, to apply toward their study abroad or internship program costs. This cohort of Gilman scholars will study or intern in more than 90 countries   more

SPIA Political Scientist Delivers Detailed Account of Nuremberg's Asian Counterpart
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: A SPIA political scientist's sprawling, detailed history of the Nuremberg trials' lesser-known Asian counterpart has earned glowing reviews and a spot on numerous year-end best-of lists. Gary J. Bass's "Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia (external link)" (Alfred A. Knopf) was named one of the 10 best books of the year by The  more

Statement From N.J. Gov. Murphy Applauding the Confirmation of 11 New Superior Court Judges
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * "For the past six years, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to ensuring vacancies in our courts are filled by highly qualified individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering devotion to justice, integrity, and the rule of law. "I am especially proud that my Administration has worked closely with the Senate to increase the diversity of our judges, ensuring that the bench looks more   more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Dean's Lecture Series - The Expansion of AI Into the Realm of the Image, Predictive Models in Finance, and Beyond
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Manuela Veloso's talk dove deeply into what, exactly, makes intelligence, the potential uses of the image as a new focus of study, how to develop AI that follows a more holistic model of intelligent reasoning and action, and where the field can go from here * * * "Are you a robot?" has been the litmus test that can accurately distinguish humans from artificial intelligence (AI). While the bots st  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Trustee Sean Hanlon '80 Instills Ethics Lesson in Next Generation
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 15 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: When it comes to operating ethically in business--and in life--it's one thing to talk the talk, it's another to actually walk the walk. That idea was central to a discussion on ethics in the financial industry led by Trustee Sean Hanlon '80. As a wealth management advisor, executive, founder, investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Hanlon has a rich career to draw upon. He is CEO and Co-Chief Investme  more

Stockton University: Spotlight On - Duo Helen Wei
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Stockton University issued the following news: Duo Helen Wei, associate professor of Computer Science and faculty associate at the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA), recently engaged in two conferences, showcasing her research and contributing actively to the academic area. First, Wei, who has taught at Stockton for more than 11 years, presented a compelling poster and flash presentation, "Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health for Aging Po  more

TCNJ School of Business to Launch Two New Hybrid Graduate Programs
EWING, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: The College of New Jersey's School of Business is launching two new, hybrid online graduate programs: Master of Science in Accounting and Business Analytics and Master of Science in Management and Organizations. Applications are now being accepted for classes that will begin in fall 2024. "TCNJ has an outstanding reputation for delivering a rigorous education," said MBA director Stephen Tomkiel. "These programs   more

TESU to Receive Grant to Assist Adults Returning to College
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has been awarded a grant from the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) to support OSHE's Some College, No Degree initiative. The university is set to receive $149,977 to fund incentives for both students and institutions, facilitating the return of working adult students to college for degree completion. OSHE has allocated nearly $3.3 million in   more

Three New Academic Partnerships Expand Stevens' Commitment to Tomorrow's Leaders in Engineering and Science
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Schaefer School offers new opportunities for students to take coursework at partner universities: Centrale Nantes in France; Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey; and New York and New Jersey universities The City College of New York's Grove School of Engineering, Columbia Engineering, Cornell Tech, New York Institute of Technology, Princeton University School of Engineering and   more

Three Princeton Seniors and One Alumnus Have Been Named Schwarzman Scholars
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 14 -- Princeton University issued the following news: By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Three Princeton seniors and one alumnus have been named Schwarzman Scholars for 2024 and will receive a scholarship for a one-year master's program at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The Princeton winners are Class of 2023 members Genrietta Churbanova, Thomas Hughes and Oluwatise Okeremi, and Class of 2020 graduate Eric Stinehart. They are among 150 Schwarzman Scholars f  more

WarnerMedia: NHL on TNT - Bruins at Devils & Sabres at Avalanche - Wednesday, Dec. 13
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak & Division-Leading Boston Bruins Visit Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes & New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m. Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon & Central Division Heavyweights Colorado Avalanche Host Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin & Buffalo Sabres at 10 p.m. Road to the NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise to Premiere at 6:30 p.m. -- Four-Part Limited Series  more

Wiley: Mental Health Practitioners Seeing Increasing Number of Patients, Experiencing Burnout
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: * * * New Wiley survey suggests some patients may not be receiving the amount of care they need due to rising demand for treatment * * * Mental health practitioners are seeing an increasing number of patients since the pandemic, leading them to struggle with burnout and managing their own emotional health, according to the results of a new survey by Wiley (NYSE: WLY), one of the world's largest pu  more

WP Students and Alumni Invited to Passaic County Career Resource and Job Fair on Campus on January 9, 2024
WAYNE, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: William Paterson University students and alumni are invited to attend the 2024 Passaic County Career Resource and Job Fair on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Commons Ballrooms on the main campus, 300 Pompton Road in Wayne. The event will include several on-site workshops offered to attendees, and numerous corporate, government and nonprofit agencies will be present to p  more