PARAMUS, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members to the institution's governing body. Ana Marti, the director of field-based education at Caldwell University, and Marisa Person, the student-elected alumni representative, took the oath of office at the board's August 1 and September 6 meetings, respectively. Recommended by Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and c  more

CARSON, California, Sept. 21 -- California State University issued the following news release: CSUDH Emerita Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies Patricia Kalayjian has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for her work creating a digital archive of the letters of 19th-century American author Catharine Maria Sedgwick. Kalayjian is the project director of the endeavor, and is working with fellow Sedgwick scholars Deborah Gussman, professor of Ameri  more

HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- Centenary University issued the following news release: For Hailey Armstrong, presenting her undergraduate research project at the annual Equine Science Society Symposium sponsored by Texas A&M University in June was an important stepping stone to veterinary school. Over two academic years, the animal health major at Centenary University worked closely with faculty to plan, conduct research, and analyze data for the project, which measured the effe  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, and HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY), the nation's largest health savings account (HSA) administrator, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to transfer BenefitWallet's Health Savings Account (HSA) portfoli  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- Coyne PR issued the following news: StarKist has brought on Coyne Public Relations to drive awareness and trial of its expanding portfolio of protein products including tuna, salmon and chicken. StarKist invited three agencies it had been "keeping an eye on" to pitch for the account, said Michelle Ford Faist, head of corporate affairs and government relations at StarKist. She did not disclose the other firms, but said that the company hired Coyne in June and  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Sunil Bhaskaran directs CUNY's source for geospatial tech education in the Bronx. * * * At a geospatial computing lab in the west Bronx, a group of undergraduate students analyze maps of cities thousands of miles away in India, Australia, and South Africa. They compare them to maps of cities in New Jersey and Louisiana. These places have one thing in common: They're prone to seve  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Sunil Bhaskaran directs CUNY's source for geospatial tech education in the Bronx. * * * At a geospatial computing lab in the west Bronx, a group of undergraduate students analyze maps of cities thousands of miles away in India, Australia, and South Africa. They compare them to maps of cities in New Jersey and Louisiana. These places have one thing in common: They're prone to seve  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- DIGroup Architecture issued the following news release: As a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), DIGroup Architecture (DIG) deploys its commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainable solutions in the built environment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Holding the distinction as New Jersey's largest majority Black-owned architecture, interiors and environmental graphic design firm, DIG is marking National Minority Enterpris  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: A new report from Wiley (NYSE: WLY) suggests that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in the majority of college classrooms--and that number could climb quickly. The majority (58%) of college instructors who responded to Wiley's recent survey say they or their students are already using generative AI in their classrooms, according to the company's new report, Higher Ed's Next Chapt  more

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: William Paterson University senior Helen Yousaf--a medicinal biochemistry major, public health minor, and member of the Honors College on campus--clinched a scholarship from the National Collegiate Honors Council and was selected to present her senior thesis research at the Council's annual conference in Chicago. Yousaf, who is researching how patient-physician language concordance and cultur  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: In 2021, Bayonne resident Kate Neal earned her high school diploma and Associate in Science (A.S.) in Environmental Studies degree at the same time. She attained this exceptional accomplishment as a result of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Early College Program. Now a junior studying Civil Engineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ms. Neal said: "I am extremely grateful for  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Today, New Jersey's Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) released new data about an initiative that is making postsecondary education more affordable in the Garden State. Through a pilot providing eligible students Tuition Aid Grant awards during 2023 summer terms ("Summer TAG"), more than 11,000 students who enrolled in summer courses received additional finan  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that $5.5 million would be made available through a competitive grant process to support continuation of the New Jersey Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP). Funding for this program is provided from the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Fund, wh  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University recently increased the award amount of its Teacher Education Scholarship, which was introduced earlier this year to help combat the nationwide teacher shortage. Qualified, incoming undergraduate education majors may receive up to $5,000 toward their studies. Preparing the next generation of educators is critical as the U.S. and New Jersey struggle to fill open vacancies. "There are a n  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- King's College issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: King's College today launched the N.J. State Tuition Match scholarship program, which allows students from New Jersey to attend the College at the same rate they would pay to enroll in a premier state institution. Starting for the Fall 2024 semester, the College will factor New Jersey residency into an incoming student's total financial aid package, reducing the tuition and fees to match  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: Marking Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette, Sustainable Jersey and The College of New Jersey today announced the award of $4.55 million in grants to fund the planting of trees at 34 public schools, colleges, and universities in the state. Funded by Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction proceeds,   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: In conjunction with Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the award of nearly $298 million in construction contracts for two landmark flood-resilience projects in northern New Jersey funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Rebuild by Design competition grant program.  more

PATERSON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: The Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal accident involving two civilian motor vehicles that occurred on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Paterson, New Jersey. The driver of one of the vehicles, a gas-powered motorized scooter (or, "moped"), sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. According to the preliminary investigation, Totowa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: The Attorney General's Office today released footage from four police officers' body-worn cameras of a fatal police-involved shooting on May 3, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter was previously identified as Everett Rand, 29, of Newark. The fatal shooting is under investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountabil  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: The Office of the Attorney General today released audio recordings of a phone call to police and police radio transmissions, as well as video footage from police body-worn cameras, related to a fatal police-involved shooting on August 27, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. The decedent was previously identified as Andrew Washington, 52, of Jersey City. Officer Ste  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: Advancing New Jersey's ongoing efforts to protect and enhance access to reproductive health care, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced a rule proposal by the State Board of Medical Examiners ("the Board") aimed at expanding the pool of New Jersey healthcare providers available to perform early aspiration abortion  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Kevin Colindres, 32, of West New York, New Jersey, who was fatally shot by a West New York police officer on June 3, 2022. Mr. Colindres' death was investigated by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) and presented to New Jersey residents   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: As trees become increasingly important in mitigating the effects of climate change, especially in urban areas, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette is congratulating New Jersey communities and partner organizations for obtaining U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service grant funds for urban and community forestry initiatives.   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: To mark Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the launch of a project that will help 11 Burlington County municipalities assess climate change-related hazards and develop planning efforts that will make them more resilient to the impacts of flooding and severe storms. Climate Week provides an opp  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: In furtherance of its ongoing commitment to address the worsening impacts of climate change in New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has developed a comprehensive plan to guide actions in seven key areas to protect public health, lives and property in the immediate and near future, Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is announcing the start of a 30-day public comment period for the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) for New Jersey. The SCORP, updated through the department's Outside, Together! initiative, aims to enhance and provide equitable outdoor recreation and conservation opportunities throughout the state a  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today announced the departure of his longtime Chief of Staff George Helmy. "I don't know where we would be without George," said Governor Murphy. "Simply put, you cannot write the history of our Administration without recognizing George's singular role in leading our team for over four and a half years. His unique mix of public and private sector experience  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that $5.5 million would be made available through a competitive grant process to support continuation of the New Jersey Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (NJHVIP). Funding for this program is provided from the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Moderni  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: As part of the Murphy Administration's efforts to protect access to reproductive health care, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance today announced the adoption of rules to require comprehensive abortion coverage as a part of all health benefits plans regulated by the department. This requirement, which was in place as of January 1, 2023 in the individual a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Today, as part of the Shapiro Administration's commitment to ensuring free, fair, and secure elections, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania has implemented automatic voter registration (AVR) for eligible Commonwealth residents obtaining driver licenses and ID cards at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) driver and photo license cent  more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Felician University issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $599,993 federal education grant to Felician University. The Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant will assist Felician in expanding educational opportunities for Hispanic students. "During Hispanic Heritage Month and always, we must ensure that students of Hispanic descent have sufficient acce  more

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Pearson Education issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: The Board of Pearson plc today announces the appointment of Omar Abbosh as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024. Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird, who has decided to retire as CEO of Pearson. Omar Abbosh is a highly regarded global leader with over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology driving substantial growth, strategy and tra  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news: Researchers at Princeton have developed an extraction technique that slashes the amount of land and time needed for the production of lithium, a vital component of the batteries at the heart of electric vehicles and energy storage for the grid. The researchers say their system can improve production at existing lithium facilities and unlock sources previously seen as too small or diluted to be worthwhile  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following remarks on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * Good morning, everyone! Tonio, thank you for that warm introduction. And let me thank you Jerry along with the entire New Jersey Alliance for Action team for bringing together this roster of rock stars in transportation. It is an honor be here. Over the past 50 years, the Alliance has been an invaluable force in "building a better future" for every family in New Jersey. And  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: The nascent field of Quantitative Critical Race Theory, or QuantCrit, applies the insights of Critical Race Theory to improve the use of statistical data in social research. And it is ripe for "innovation, experimentation, and exploration," according to a new paper by Wendy Castillo, a lecturer of public and international affairs. The paper, "Transforming th  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University is now "An Official Higher Education Partner of the New York Giants." The partnership is driven by unique opportunities curated for Rider University students to gain hands-on experience across Giants business functions through part-time, full-time and game-day internships. In addition to internships, Rider students will also have the opportunity to conduct a business-related research pr  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 23 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: A journey of some two billion miles by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft ends Sept. 24 in the Utah desert, bringing with it space rocks that scientists hope may unravel some of the mysteries of the Solar System. Leading research into the spacecraft's return sample will be Dr. Harold Connolly Jr., a petrologist and cosmochemist who chairs Rowan University's Department of Geology. Connolly, who holds titles on th  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Six first-year Rowan University students have 100 percent of their college education paid for - and will receive a $17,000 bonus at graduation if they earn their degrees in four years - through a new annual program funded by alumni Ric and Jean Edelman. The Edelmans, who attended then-Glassboro State College, said the "launch into life" graduation bonus is believed to be the first of its size in the nation. The prog  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: Celine Hong, Ph.D., considers herself a media psychologist, a modern communication researcher whose work targets three areas at the intersection of contemporary human discourse: social media, crisis and risk communication, and health communication. All of which, she said, practically boiled over amid confusion fostered by the pandemic. "Everyone has different perspectives on how they view society and indiv  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith New equipment and protocols will turbocharge the Rutgers Regional Biocontainment Lab's effort to comprehend and combat hazardous pathogens such as tuberculosis and SARS-CoV-2. Extensive renovation will make the aging facility at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School -- one of 12 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBLs) nationwide -- a state-of-the-art magnet for academic and commercial research  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Super sensitive technique could revolutionize treatment during pandemics like COVID-19 * * * By Kitta MacPherson Rutgers researchers have developed a way of detecting the early onset of deadly infectious diseases using a test so ultrasensitive that it could someday revolutionize medical approaches to epidemics. The test, described in Science Advances, is an electronic sensor contained within  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: In a speech to the American Council of Learned Societies, Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Nancy Cantor said that colleges and universities need to shift their perspective on educating students who have traditionally been excluded from higher education. "We should stop asking 'others' to 'rise above' their lived experiences as they enter our gates,'' said Cantor. "As we think about strategies for building more engaged, sel  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Carrie Stetler A new study by researchers at Rutgers-Newark and Penn State-Abington explores the radicalization process for "incels,'' a term meaning "involuntary celibates,'' and how their online community--where members define themselves by their inability to attract women--can lead to violence. "Previous research on incels has largely been descriptive, just making the scientific community, legislators  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Kathleen O'Brien A ground-breaking long-term study of Alzheimer's disease in African Americans being conducted by Rutgers University-Newark will double in size thanks to a new five-year $7.4 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the federal National Institutes of Health. This study, unique in the nation and known as "Pathways to Healthy Aging in African Americans," examines the inte  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 21, 2023, with David Cennimo, infectious disease expert at the New Jersey Medical School: * * * Doctors believe there could be another "tripledemic" this winter with COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and are urging individuals to protect themselves by getting vaccinated. David Cennimo, an infectious disease expert at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, discusses what you need to know a  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Indirect and direct exposure to firearm violence is harmful to mental and physical health, according to a Rutgers study * * * By Patrice Harley There is a widening health disparity among Black, American Indian and Alaska Native adults exposed to gun violence, according to Rutgers researchers who say these communities have more mental and physical health issues because they witness or are vict  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Greg Brunco Researchers have long suspected that neighborhoods can be a source of risk or protection for child well-being. A new Rutgers study supports this assumption and finds that when parents feel higher levels of stress or hopelessness about their surroundings, they may have a more difficult time caring for their children. "To get the best outcomes for kids and to elicit the best parenting, f  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Robin Lally At a time when politics and science are at odds with the truth, conspiracy theories are on the rise and misinformation is rampant, Rutgers researchers say facts do matter and explain why beliefs are more rational than they might seem. In a study published in Psychological Review, researchers analyzed previous studies and have developed a new scientific theory they say is behind the psy  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Books for Less, a wholesale book distributor, announced today it is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company's $3.9 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Headquartered in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Books for Less sells deeply discounted overstock books from publishers and bookstore returns. The company is in the process of re  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2023: Books for Less, a wholesale book distributor, announced today it is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company's $3.9 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Headquartered in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Books for Less sells deeply discounted overstock books from publishers and bookstore returns. The company is in the process of repurposing   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: On Thursday, September 7, Seton Hall faculty members across the liberal arts disciplines gathered in the University Center Chancellor's Suite for the second annual Humanities Colloquium. This year's afternoon of fellowship, lecture and discussion featured as its key speaker Zena Hitz, Ph.D., a Tutor at St. John's College and the author of Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: The Department of Catholic Studies is proud to induct Seton Hall University students to Delta Epsilon Sigma (Alpha Mu local-Seton Hall chapter) on Thursday, April 25, at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. A reception and program will follow. Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society has been present at Seton Hall University since 1941, only three years after the society's foundation in 1939. Delta Ep  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Professor Martin Edwards, Associate Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, appeared on Channel NewsAsia (CNA) to discuss the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, including the high-level summit focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and climate change, as well as Russia's war with Ukraine. Seton Hall has had a special relationship with the United Nations communi  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: The Buccino Leadership Institute has released the Fall 2023 issue of In the Lead magazine, which focuses on leadership in the age of AI. As you read the perspectives presented in this issue, you will note that no one argues with the assistive power of AI or its disruptive power to change industries, societies, and economies. The concern is trust and ethical considerations. Everyone realizes the risk   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2023: * * * "The allegations in the indictment against Senator Menendez and four other defendants are deeply disturbing. These are serious charges that implicate national security and the integrity of our criminal justice system. Under our legal system, Senator Menendez and the other defendants have not been found guilty and will have the ability to present evidence disputing these char  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2023: * * * The Office of the Attorney General is aware of the details included in today's indictment of Robert Menendez, a sitting United States Senator for this State. The allegations are deeply disturbing to me and my Office, and we are already in the process of reviewing the concerns raised by the indictment. As the now unsealed indictment makes clear, there are alle  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 23 -- Stockton University issued the following news: The Stockton University Board of Trustees elected new officers and approved the naming of the newest Atlantic City residence hall when it met Sept. 20. The new slate of officers includes: Board Chair Nelida Valentin; Co Vice-Chair Nancy Davis; Co Vice-Chair Jose Lozano and Secretary Michelle Keates. Valentin, '86, of Trenton, was appointed to the board in 2016. She is vice president of Grants and Programs for the  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: Thomas Edison State University announced today that it is collaborating with Green Flower, a California-based cannabis education company, to launch new online certificate programs that focus on opportunities in the cannabis industry. Green Flower has similar partnerships with more than 20 higher education institutions around the country. The four certificate programs will cover   more

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon announced it will host its third Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Summit, an all-day experience for small business owners to network and participate in live events designed to help them grow their businesses, in New York City, New York on September 26, 2023. In partnership with the global professional education and networking platform, Luminary, the s  more

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: William Paterson University saw a gain of 8.5 percent in enrollment of full-time, first-time freshmen for the Class of 2027, including students from all 21 counties in New Jersey, as well as students from 21 states and 20 countries. In addition, the number of new transfer students is up 16.8 percent, while the number of new graduate students increased 16.2 percent. Overall, William   more

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 19 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2023: The Cannabis Research Institute at William Paterson University will host a roundtable with New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) Vice Chair Sam Delgado and Director of Communication Toni-Anne Blake on Thursday, September 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event will take place on the University campus in Hamilton Hall, and it will also be livestreamed online. In addition to provi  more

WAYNE, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: William Paterson University's student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (WPSPJ) has been named Regional Campus Chapter of the Year, making it one of six finalists for the national Outstanding Campus Chapter award--a title it won once before, in 2020. Founded in 2017 by WP journalism professor Nicholas Hirshon, this year marks the third WPSPJ has been recognized as the finest chapter f  more