HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Centenary University issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: * * * Student-led research and marketing relationship will guide USGA on multi-year merchandising trends and products for upcoming U.S. Opens * * * Business students enrolled in Centenary University's sports and entertainment management program are partnering with the United States Golf Association (USGA) on research that could help to shape the merchandise offered at the U.S.  more

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: In another demonstration of its ongoing commitment to the highest possible quality testing services, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) has achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard (General requirements for the competen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2024: A surge in migrants continues to strain authorities at the US-Mexico border and in US cities receiving asylum-seekers. New Jersey transit points are reportedly being used by buses to circumvent rules intended to manage arrivals in New York City. Meanwhile, the influx has led to tensions in Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson described the situation as "unsustainable" and linked it to broader  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: On April 28, the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs launched its SPIA in New Jersey initiative. More than eight months later, Founding Director Anastasia Mann hasn't taken her foot off the gas pedal. Since the launch, SPIA in New Jersey has hosted six events on campus through its "Democracy in Action" series. The sessions invite state and regional chan  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: Connecticut resident and mega-millionaire David McCormick is facing scrutiny from Pennsylvanians for his long record of selling out to China and anti-choice agenda as his failed attempts to cover up his lies continues to be exposed. ICYMI: Scranton Times-Tribune: Joseph Rogan (opinion): Pennsylvania can do better than Dave McCormick * Connecticut hedge fund manager David McCormick still wants to b  more

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire, Jan. 4 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news: When Associate Director for Residence Education Chuck Crawford met with Ashley Hoffer in a Zoom interview for a community director position, he clearly sensed Hoffer's passion and excitement. "I absolutely had a feeling from the beginning--she's a go-getter," says Crawford, who chaired the search committee for Hoffer's position. Crawford's good feeling proved correct, and it didn't take long for Hoffer, a N  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Princeton University issued the following news on Jan. 4, 2024: By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Laura Kalin, an associate professor of linguistics, has received the 2024 Early Career Award from the Linguistic Society of America (LSA). She was chosen "based on an exceptional record of service, research, teaching, and publication, combined with innovative reformulation of linguistic course offerings for the Program in Linguistics at Princeton University,  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: Ramapo College aims to graduate more licensed nurses to address the shortage in New Jersey with the addition of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The innovative program enables qualified candidates to complete the degree requirements in only 16 months. As U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) shared in June, New Jersey is one of the top ten states with the most open nursing positions. The sta  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Dr. James George is living testament to the healing power of art. Soon, his passion and generosity will bring those transformative capabilities to southern New Jersey through the recently established James E. George, M.D., J.D. & Family Center for Healing Arts of Rowan University. A reignited love of the arts helped drive Dr. George's recovery following a catastrophic fall in his home that left the emergency medicine   more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Rowan University President Ali Houshmand, who has long promoted the institution as an economic driver for the region, has a new statewide position - as a member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Houshmand in December was one of nine Garden State leaders elected to the board. The other executives include two from higher education: Michael Alan Bernstein, interim president, The College of  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith Researchers from Rutgers and other institutions have uncovered significant variations in how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects people of different races, sexes and places of birth. The study, published in Gastro Hep Advances, may assist caregivers and help shed light on how diet, lifestyle and genetics can affect the development and disease course of IBD, a term for two condition  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Lily Young, a Distinguished Professor of Environmental Microbiology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, received the Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award for outstanding scholarly achievement and exceptional service. Young - a Board of Governors Professor who is a faculty member of the Department of Environmental Sciences at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) - has conducted research as an e  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 3 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Jessica Wilson International students who are new to campus can often feel overwhelmed by being far from home and their families and being immersed in English as a foreign language. Often in the United States for the first time, these students may not have any experience on an American college campus or understand American ways and norms. They need to learn how to get around, how to get involved, and how to  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Michael Ricciardelli and Lorraine Joyce B.J. Schecter, associate director of the Center for Sports Media in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, has been appointed interim executive director of the Center. Schecter has been closely involved in the Center's operation since it was founded in 2021. A seasoned sports journalist, Schecter first joined Seton Hall in 2017 as a professional-in-res  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Dionne Agawu On November 14th, the School of Diplomacy and International Relations hosted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee as part of its World Leaders Forum. The forum is designed to serve as a place of dialogue where influential leaders can engage in meaningful conversations with students about pressing global concerns. As part of the World Leaders Forum, students had a chance to speak with Madam  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Laurie Pine Celebrated scholar and author, Professor Obery Hendricks, Ph.D., of the Department of Religion at Columbia University will be the featured keynote speaker at the sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Symposium. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of America's most revered advocates for racial justice and social change, the College of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the Divisi  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Feven B. Kebede The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute (JAULI) at Seton Hall University is pleased to announce alumna Cristina Cosme as its new assistant director. Heavily involved in the University community and beyond, Cosme is also the committee chair and a member of the Latinas United for Political Empowerment (LUPE) Fund, a Leadership Newark Fellow, a Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 5 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Residence Life provides a living, learning environment that fosters academic and personal growth to help students prepare for college and beyond. Living on campus is an engaging way to meet new people, make new friends, and engage in fun and exciting events at Seton Hall. Residence Life recently received the 2023 Division of Student Services Program of the Year Award. On December 18, 2023, Vice President Monica  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 6 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Michael Ricciardelli The Seton Hall Sports Poll and Marketing Professor Daniel Ladik, the poll's chief methodologist, were featured in a Wall Street Journal article entitled "College Sports Generate Billions. Coaches Say More of It Should Go to Players." The article, which was published coinciding with college football's national championship playoffs, looked at the changing landscape of college athletics   more

EWING, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: The College of New Jersey will give students a customizable way to earn a graduate degree, tailored to their career needs, with the creation of a Master of Professional Studies degree. The program involves a minimum of 30 credits, including two core courses, and the completion of two certificate programs within the academic schools at TCNJ. Students can start earning certificates immediately and put the credit t  more