PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news on Dec. 20, 2023: By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Stories about the Virgin Mary "have been told by more people, over more centuries, in more countries, and in more languages" than stories about "anyone else ever," says Wendy Laura Belcher, professor of comparative literature and African American studies. "No other body of literature illuminates as much about how different cultures have made sense  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and American Water's Military Services Group, announced today that the Foundation awarded a $15,000 State Strategic Impact grant to the American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces Gi  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and American Water's Military Services Group, announced today that the Foundation awarded a combined total of $10,000 in State Strategic Impact grants to Grace After Fire and Operation H  more

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Dec. 23 -- Atlantic Cape Community College issued the following news: Business 101 students from Atlantic Cape Community College, in collaboration with Rutgers University's Statewide Partnership at Atlantic Cape's Mays Landing campus, competed in a "Shark Tank-style" competition to test their business acumen and creativity. Utilizing the knowledge they have learned in their respective Introduction to Business (BUSN101) classes this Fall semester, students from Assist  more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: Bergen Community College students, faculty and staff partnered with relief organization Operation Christmas Child to collect donations of toys, school supplies and hygiene products for distribution to poverty-stricken communities throughout the world. Led by Associate Dean of Nursing Darlene Zales-Russamano and Personal Counselor Lois Carmichael, students from the nursing department, Office of Specialize  more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: Bergen Community College has secured a $250,000 state grant to renew its main campus tree population decimated by a changing climate, disease and invasive insects. The College secured the grant through the "Trees for Schools" program administered through the Sustainability Institute at the College of the New Jersey and funded by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Regional Greenhouse   more

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Dec. 23 -- County College of Morris issued the following news: Elected were George J. Milonas, a CCM graduate from the Class of 1998, as Chair; Paul R. Licitra, as Vice Chair; Jack N. Frost Jr., Esq., as Treasurer; and Lauren Inganamort, as Secretary. Continuing their service on the board are Laura M. Gabrielsen, Dr. Barbara L. Hadzima, Devanshu L. Modi, Esq., Donna T. Pepe and Rida (LNU) '23 as Alumni Trustee. Also serving as Morris County Executive Superintendent is Dr.  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2023: By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications These 13 books by Princeton professors have all been selected for at least one 2023 year-end "best of" list. Whether you're looking for a title to buy for a friend or to treat yourself, they check every box: novels, memoir, history, short stories, poetry, essays and nonfiction. For more ideas, consider these University resources: the Humanities C  more

EWING, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: Keeping up with the latest fashion trends can be challenging at best, and wasteful -- even dangerous -- at worst. In Kathleen Webber's First Year Seminar class, "The True Cost of Fashion," students learned what happens to our clothes when we're done wearing them: 84 percent of it ends up in landfills, where microplastics and harmful chemicals can seep into the ground and water. "These issues not only affect the  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Coyne PR issued the following news: In a resounding affirmation of its industry leadership, Coyne Public Relations has been named PR Agency of the Year at the esteemed Ragan's PR Daily Awards. This prestigious award ceremony, renowned for its recognition of exceptional creativity, strategy, and innovation in public relations, has distinguished Coyne PR for its groundbreaking approach and impactful contributions to the PR field. John Gogarty, President of Coyn  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Donnah Campbell is a singer-songwriter with Adele aspirations for releasing powerful pop ballads. As a senior Music Industry major, Campbell is learning the ins and outs behind-the-scenes to help realize that dream. While most upperclassmen attend their classes prepared for lectures, notetaking and required reading, Campbell and her classmates understand that on Mondays and Wednesdays, they are showing up for their s  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Christopher Reber was recognized as Education Leader of the Year by the Hudson County Latin American Chamber of Commerce (HCLACC) at their annual holiday party on December 15th. HCLACC is dedicated to developing, promoting, and enhancing commerce, trade, tourism, and industry in Hudson County for the benefit of the Latino-American business   more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: HCCC's award-winning Gateway to Innovation program is the proud recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Citizens Philanthropic Foundation. Citizens Philanthropic Foundation believes that investing in the communities where its employees live and work enriches us all. Focused on financial empowerment and workforce development, its Citizens Helping Citizens initiative aims to provide the tools and  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: To address New Jersey's increasing flood risks under climate change, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, Department of Community Affairs Acting Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suarez, and Division of Consumer Affairs Acting Director Cari Fais today unveiled new and enhanced tools and technologies designed to provi  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Richard Veit, Ph.D., interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and professor in the Department of History and Anthropology, recently published "Innovation and Implementation: Critical Reflections on New Approaches to Historic Mortuary Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination" (Berghahn Books, 2023) (https://www.berghahnbooks.com/title/VeitInnovation). The book was co-edited   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: With the holiday season in full swing, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("the Division") today announced educational and enforcement initiatives that will help protect consumers from being overcharged as they shop, dine, and travel to celebrate the season with family and friends. Division inspections of baggage scale  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs, together with a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general, today announced a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit challenging the tech giant's anticompetitive conduct in connection with the Google Play Store. New Jersey and the coalition sued Google in 2021, alleging that   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has resolved a complaint alleging that the Camden City School District violated the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by refusing to hire an employee into a new position due in part to the employee's age. Under the consent decree announced today, the Camden City Schoo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has notified Clark Township that it has formally opened an investigation into potential violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by public officials within both Clark Township's municipal government and the Clark Police Department. The in  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: The Office of the Attorney General and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the Bureau of Securities has joined a multi-state settlement with two Florida- based broker-dealers that have agreed to pay at least $8.25 million in refunds to investors who were charged unreasonable commission fees on small-dollar transactions. In New Jersey, investors aff  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2022: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the New Jersey Bureau of Securities ("Bureau") within the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") has filed a civil enforcement action against the former vice-president of a New Jersey-based real estate investment firm that defrauded investors nationwide who had invested $630 million in that firm. According  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 23 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * In response to the most recent outrageous comments made by Donald Trump attacking our immigrant communities, the NJDSC Latino Caucus Vice-Chair, Laura Bustamante released the following statement this week, which you can read in full here: (https://www.njdems.org/njdsc-latino-caucus-statement-122123/) "The NJDSC Latino Caucus vehemently condemns the most recent dispa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the winners of the 24th Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards as well as the recipient of the prestigious Richard J. Sullivan Award during an awards ceremony at the Historic Masonic Temple in Trenton. "The achievements of this year's award winners capture the essence of   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy and Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber today announced plans to establish a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) activity in New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Leveraging state funding and private sector partnerships, the initiative will advance New Jersey's leadership in AI and catalyze in  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Today, Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: A-4752wGR/S-3210 (Tully, Benson, Chaparro/Gopal, Pou) - Promotes small business Internet presence A-5179wGR/SCS for S-3516 (Verrelli, Murphy, Benson/Cruz-Perez, Turner) - "Fire Life Safety Damper and Smoke Control System Inspection Verification Act"; Requires routine maintenance and periodic testing of smoke dampers, fi  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: In an effort to address one of New Jersey's most pressing affordability and racial equity issues, Democrats in the State Legislature are introducing a groundbreaking bill to significantly expand affordable housing across New Jersey. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez and Senator Troy Singleton, the legislation creates a new and streamlined process to give municipalities gr  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 23 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: The General Assembly passed legislation on Thursday that aims to update requirements and standards for authorization and prior authorization of health care services. The American Medical Association has reported that numerous doctors, patients, and healthcare providers have expressed concern over the current processes of prior authorization, saying it has caused administrative problems and delay  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: The New Jersey General Assembly today approved legislation that would expand New Jersey's Family Leave Act by lowering the number of employees a business can have before it is required to offer family leave. This would significantly increase the number of individuals who must be given time off to care for a sick relative or a newborn child, a child who was recently adopted, or a  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: The General Assembly today advanced two bills aimed at preventing future injury or building condemnations due to multiple inspection violations that could lead to potentially hazardous situations. Bill A-5755, sponsored by Assembly Democrats Linda Carter, Shavonda Sumter, and Benjie E. Wimberly requires the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to notify municipal ele  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Legislation designed to increase enrollment in free or reduced-price meal programs in New Jersey public schools cleared the General Assembly today. Bill A-5164 (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5164) would require school districts to provide information to parents and guardians regarding the National School Lunch Program and the federal School Breakfast Program. A  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College's (RVCC) Board of Trustees welcomed new member Michael Goldberg at its meeting on December 19. The Hillsborough resident was appointed to the position by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners. Goldberg's business career has included working for major companies such as the Hertz Corporation, where he was the Director of Franchise Operation, and MC  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 23 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * In response to the recent comments made by Donald Trump concerning immigrants, the NJDSC Latino Caucus Vice-Chair, Laura Bustamante, is releasing the following statement: "The NJDSC Latino Caucus vehemently condemns the most recent disparaging comments made by Donald Trump about immigrant communities in the United StatesThe claim that immigrants are 'poisoning the b  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Litigation partner Kenneth Taber is serving as pro bono counsel to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin in filing suit against a "ghost" gun parts manufacturer and gun show hosting company as a part of the state's newly launched Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office. Filed on December 12, the lawsuit was brought under a 2022 law authorizing the state to br  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: The SPIA students who served as delegates to the world's primary multilateral decision-making forum on climate change earlier this month described busy days filled with observations of negotiations, meetings with officials from across the globe, and invaluable networking. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Cha  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Henry Barrett's journey to Budapest and Prague, where he is spending the year on a Fulbright Schuman grant, began in a Robertson Hall bowl in November of 2018. A few days earlier, Russia's coast guard had fired on three Ukrainian Navy ships in the Kerch Strait, just off the Crimean Peninsula. SPIA convened a panel discussion on the incident, and one of the pan  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2023: Sir Angus Deaton isn't afraid to call out the profession that made him who he is today. In "Economics in America: An Immigrant Economist Explores the Land of Inequality," the Princeton emeritus scholar offers a refreshing take, critically examining the successes and failures tied to economic and political decisions in the United States. The bo  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news: Princeton Class of 2024 member Sam Bisno has been selected as a George J. Mitchell Scholar. This year, 12 students nationwide were awarded Mitchell Scholarships by the US-Ireland Alliance. Bisno, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will study history at Queen's University Belfast. He said he plans to research how transatlantic slavery and abolitionism influenced the trajectory of both Ireland and the United S  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Robert "Bobby" Kopac of Edison Township and Rebecca "Becky" Charles-Estain of Iselin are the first recipients of "The Achievement Scholarship" at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. The $500 scholarship is the first ever awarded to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in The Achievement Center (TAC) at RVCC. A unique collaboration between RVCC and T  more

SEWELL, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- Rowan College of South Jersey issued the following news release: Emily Reid, Rowan College of South Jersey graduate, overcame addiction and is using her experiences to help others. Millions of people across the world have descended into the bottomless pit known as substance abuse and have found it difficult to lift themselves out of the depths of despair. Emily Reid, a recent Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) graduate, was one of those people who felt trapped   more

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Atlantic Cape Community College issued the following news: Atlantic Cape Community College's Inlet Community Development Corporation (CDC) received a $22,000 contribution from Republic Bank on December 18 that will support the CDC's efforts in Atlantic City's Inlet neighborhood. Atlantic Cape formed the Inlet CDC in August 2022 thanks to a Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Planning grant that was awarded by the State of New Jersey's Department of Commu  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Two aspiring sports agents are the first Rider University students to intern with the New York Giants since the school became the football team's official higher education partner. When the Giants kicked off their season in September at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, senior Joseph Ayoub and junior Catie VanBogelen began their stints as game-day interns. Their duties include escorting the   more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: Scientists long ago determined that human-caused climate change is creating ever-greater and more frequent periods of extreme weather, drought, wildfires and flooding but a new study co-authored by a Rowan University researcher indicates it will also cause dangerous isolation in transportation accessibility, especially for renters, older populations, as well as Black and Hispanic communities. Dr. Qian He and  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Following a rigorous assessment of its professional and scientific standards, Rowan University's Ph.D. in clinical psychology program has achieved full accreditation through 2033 by the American Psychological Association (APA), a historic, first-time achievement for the program. The APA Commission on Accreditation is the primary programmatic accreditor in the United States for professional education and training in p  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Stephanie Farrell, Ph.D., founding chair of the Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, has been inducted into the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2023 Hall of Fame. In celebration of its 130th anniversary this year, the nonprofit organization requested nominations for the honor in order to recognize "the engineering and engineering technol  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers-Newark was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as one of 18 institutions nationwide to be part of the Student Success Equity Initiative, a program supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of the initiative is to help close the equity gap for Black, Latinx, Indigenous and low-income students. A total of 52 institutions have been part of the program since it   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith A multidisciplinary study published in Nature has elucidated the structure of the machinery responsible for writing much of our "dark genome" -- the 98 percent of our DNA that has a largely unknown biological function. These results may spur entirely novel treatments for autoimmune diseases, cancerand neurodegeneration. An international team of scientists from Rutgers and more than a d  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers professor and other researchers perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate studies comparing perinatal outcomes among individuals with gestational diabetes mellitus * * * By Nakaysha Gonzalez Pregnancy weight and biochemical markers measured in blood from women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were related to increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, suggesting   more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: To honor Raritan Valley Community College Trustee Emeritus Dr. Paul J. Hirsch for his inspiring service, RVCC has renamed the College's Community Room as the "Dr. Paul J. Hirsch Board Room." A ceremony to celebrate the occasion was held December 20 at the College's Branchburg campus. Dr. Hirsch, a resident of Bridgewater, served as a member of the RVCC Board of Trustees from 1986 to 2022, a  more

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Saint Elizabeth University issued the following news: When Jess Moss proudly walked across the stage last week to receive her white coat signifying progression to her clinical year in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program at Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), she didn't walk alone. Alongside her was her trusted companion, Kenley, her Diabetic Alert Dog who also happened to receive a white coat for her paw-some service! Moss, a 2024 graduate of t  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Mary Balkun Seton Hall University's Women and Gender Studies Program will host the annual Conference on Women and Gender on Friday, April 5, 2024. The conference committee is currently inviting presenters exploring any aspect of women and gender from all fields--including the humanities, diplomacy, social sciences, mathematics, and experimental sciences--and all professions, including but not limi  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Dec. 20, 2023: By Laurie Pine University Core fellow and author Chad Thralls, Ph.D., published an essay in Today's American Catholic (TAC). TAC is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization, described by its editorial team as "a journal of inquiry, reflection, and opinion on matters of ecclesial, civic, and spiritual life. TAC aims to promote religious dialogue and deepen the faith of our readers." The p  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Caryn Grabowski Seton Hall University School of Law is eagerly preparing for the delivery of the Denis F. McLaughlin Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop this coming January. This transformative workshop, made possible by a gift from the law firm of O'Toole Scrivo in 2019, continues the legacy of legal excellence established by Seton Hall Law Professor Denis F. McLaughlin. The Mclaughlin workshop provides a s  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Emma Newgarden On December 6, the Toth-Lonergan Visiting Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies for the Center for Catholic Studies, Francesca Zaccaron, Ph.D., delivered this fall's public lecture, "Communication, Cosmopolis, and Contemporary Education." Taking place in the Walsh Library Beck Rooms, the talk explored the role of communication as mediation in contemporary education, classroom challenges pre  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Nancy Enright Inside the Core this week we held a bake sale in support of a family of refugee orphans, with whom Core Fellow Roger Alfani, Ph.D., met and developed a relationship, on his research trip to East Africa this past summer, funded by an NEH grant. A former Inside the Core described his important project. More recently, Alfani led a faculty development session for Core faculty about his r  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Alli Joseph Hsin-Yi "Lucy" Lin, Ph.D., is a scholar of partial differential equation and mathematical modeling who began teaching at Seton Hall as an Assistant Professor last August, as a Clare Boothe Luce Program STEM hire. Clare Boothe Luce (1903-1987) was an advocate for underrepresented women in STEM. Her foundation is the largest national private source of higher education funding for women i  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Gloria Aroneo Social work assistant professor and co-director of Seton Hall's Catholic Social Thought (CST) in Action Academy, Anthony Nicotera, J.D., D.S.W., published an article, "The Circle of Insight: A Process for Deepening Ignatian Imagination, and Inviting Hope," in the December 2023 special issue of Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal. In his article, Nicotera shares his Circle of Insight   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Erin Demczyszyn This past October, student managers from 89.5 WSOU and student leadership from Pirate TV had the opportunity to attend the 2023 National Student Media Convention hosted by College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) in Orlando, Florida. The convention took place from October 18-21 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel and included over 60 informational sessions and CBI's National Student Production Awards. This yea  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Stockton University issued the following news: Four students with a wide range of majors were awarded the Board of Trustees Fellowship for Distinguished Students at the Dec. 6 Board of Trustees Meeting. "I'm so excited with the latest group of Board of Trustees Fellowships for Distinguished Students," said Ian Bouie, director of Academic Achievement Programs. "They represent a wide variety of majors and interests at Stockton from science to the arts to  more

THOROFARE, New Jersey, Dec. 21 -- Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of electronic article surveillance and radio-frequency identification solutions for the retail industry, issued the following news release: We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for our RFID portfolio - the Tyfung inlay from Checkpoint Systems has officially secured ARC Spec Z accreditation, proving its credentials for Quick-Serve Restaurants (QSR) and the tagging of cartons containing food items. This achievement u  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A on Dec. 18, 2023 by biomedical engineering student Madison McIntosh: * * * Madison McIntosh '25 applies her passions in biomedical engineering to create an award-winning robotic microsurgery prototype * * * Over the summer of 2023, Stevens Institute of Technology junior Madison McIntosh '25 participated in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Scholars Research Program (I&E) research progra  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 23 -- Temple University issued the following news: Following a national search, Jodi Bailey has been named vice president for student affairs, Temple University Provost Gregory N. Mandel announced Thursday. Subject to final approval by the Board of Trustees, Bailey will begin in this role on March 1, 2024. A seasoned student affairs and higher education leader, Bailey currently serves as the vice president for student development and community engagement at Ne  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions honored 18 pre-licensure nursing students completing its Accelerated BSN Program with a Pinning Ceremony at George A. Pruitt Hall on Dec. 21, 2023. The ceremony heralds an important transition into the profession for nursing students who are now prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). "T  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 19 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University (TESU) proudly announces that Mary Heagley, vice president for advancement and executive vice president of the TESU Foundation, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce (PMRC). In her new role, Heagley will join a distinguished group of business leaders on the Board of Directors, where she will play a pivotal r  more

WAYNE, New Jersey, Dec. 22 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: William Paterson University is ranked among the top four-year institutions in the nation, climbing 14 spots since last year--from 65 to 51--in CollegeNet's 2023 Social Mobility Index. The unique ranking assesses how colleges and universities improve students' upward economic mobility by weighing such factors as students' household incomes against their post-graduation salaries and student loan debt. WP  more