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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 65 items )  

ABC: The Golden Bachelor (11/2)
BURBANK, California, Nov. 4 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * THURSDAY, NOV. 2 8:00-9:02 p.m. EDT - The Golden Bachelor: "106" (106) Logline: Only two roses remain as Gerry Turner heads to the hometowns of his final three women where, for the first time in "Bachelor" history, their children and grandchildren are waiting to meet the man hoping to win their loved one's heart. Extended Logline: Gerry Turner sets off across the country -  more

American Water Declares Quarterly Dividend
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.7075 per share of common stock, payable on December 1, 2023, to all shareholders of record as of November 14, 2023. This quarterly dividend is a continuation of the increase in the annualized dividend approved by the Bo  more

AMERICAN WATER REPORTS STRONG THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * AFFIRMS 2023 GUIDANCE ANNOUNCES 2024 EPS GUIDANCE AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLANS AFFIRMS LONG-TERM GROWTH TARGETS * * * American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, of $1.66 per share, compared to $1.63 per share for the same quarter in 2022, and $4.03 per share for the year-to-date period ended Septem  more

Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys And Legal Professionals
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 4 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added environmental, government services and finance, healthcare, labor and employment, litigation and intellectual property attorneys and legal professionals to its Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Raleigh, and Salt Lake City offices. An associate in the Indianapolis office, Marina Blackburn focuses her practice on assisting clients with a variety  more

Book Prize Named in Honor of SPIA Visiting Professor
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: After 16 years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives serving Oklahoma's 5th congressional district, Mickey Edwards entered academia. He has spent more than 20 years teaching and writing, and has published four books about democracy and government. This second career has earned him a book prize that bears his name. The Rodel Institute created the Edwards Book A  more

Campbell's Reveals America's Favorite Side Dishes With 2023 'State of the Sides' Report
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Campbell Soup issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Campbell's(R) today released its 2023 State of the Sides, a food-focused report on holiday food trends, top side dishes and must-try recipes to celebrate the official start of sides season. Additionally, America's love of sides will extend to chocolate format with expert chocolatier Phillip Ashley's release of the Holiday Sides Collection. This limited-edition, six-piece, soup-infused savory   more

CCM Awarded $2,250,000 Million-Dollar Title III Grant to Increase Student Success, Retention and Equity
RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- County College of Morris issued the following news: County College of Morris (CCM) is elated to announce it has been awarded a $2,250,000 million-dollar grant to be disbursed over the course of five years as part of the U.S. Department of Education's Title III Part A Programs - Strengthening Institutions. This substantial $450,000 five-year annual award aims to increase student success, retention and equity by expanding student advising and support services throu  more

CCM Receives College Readiness Now Grant for the Tenth Year
RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- County College of Morris issued the following news: CCM is excited to announce, for the tenth year, having been selected to receive a College Readiness Now (CRN) X grant in an amount just over $50,000 to increase the number of high school graduates to be "college-ready". Awarded by the State of New Jersey's Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) the college plans to use the grant in the 2023-2024 fiscal year to continue its current programming in prov  more

Conduent CXNow Customer Experience Solution Incorporates AI Capabilities With Rapid Deployment and Easy Scalability
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, today announced Conduent CXNow, a digital Customer Experience-as-a-Service offering for commercial and government clients. The solution is designed for mid- to large-sized businesses and state, local and federal government agencies to quickly dep  more

Conduent Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Conduent (NASDAQ: CNDT), a global technology-led business process solutions company, today announced its third quarter 2023 financial results. Cliff Skelton, Conduent President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "Our Q3 results represented a continuation of consistent performance in Revenue and EBITDA, exceeding expectations. Our portfoli  more

Dartmouth College: Chris Christie on the Path to the Presidency
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Nov. 4 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: Asserting that "character is the first and most important consideration" when choosing a president, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told a packed Loew Auditorium on Thursday that, in an era of seemingly intractable problems, it was time to "dispense with TV tough guys" who did not know which questions to ask, much less the solutions to propose. The Republican presidential candidate was at Dartmouth as   more

Data Science Night at CCM - A Free and Interactive Exploration
RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- County College of Morris issued the following news: The in-demand field of data science continues to expand, offering numerous rewarding, well-paying career options for those with knowledge and training. County College of Morris (CCM) invites you to "Data Science Night: Data Under the Stars" to learn about the wide range of academic and career opportunities. This free, interactive event, for students ages 15 and up through adult-learners, will introduce  more

Growth Prospects Draw Father-Son Team With $235M in Assets From Wells Fargo to Ameriprise Financial
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 1 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Financial advisors John McFadden and Matthew McFadden recently joined the branch channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC with $235 million in assets in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The McFaddens evaluated several broker-dealers and found Ameriprise to be the best f  more

Harlem Globetrotters CEO Keith Dawkins Named Chairperson of Ramapo College Foundation Board
MAHWAH, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: The Ramapo College Foundation named Harlem Globetrotters CEO and Ramapo alumnus Keith Dawkins '94 as the new chairperson of the Board of Governors at the October 26, 2023 Foundation Board of Governors meeting. The decision made history for the Foundation, as Dawkins is the first Black chairperson of the board. Dawkins, who is president of the Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios and owns Rock Hi  more

Hudson County Community College Receives Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 'Outstanding Member Institution Award'
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) was recognized by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) with the "Outstanding HACU-Member Institution Award" for excellence in support of HACU's mission. The award was presented during HACU's 2023 conference, "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Diversifying Our Workforce and Strengthening America," October 28-30, 2023 in   more

Immediate Impact: Centenary University Introduces New Working Degree Program Funded Through the Campaign for College, Announced Last Month
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Centenary University issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: It hasn't taken long for Centenary University's new capital campaign to make an impact. The University today introduced its first academic initiative -- a new Working Degree Program -- to launch as part of the $8 million Campaign for College announced by President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., during his recent inauguration as the institution's 15th president. The campaign will provide financial   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding to Offer Survivors of Sexual Assault a Way to Track the Progress of Their Case
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the receipt of $2 million in competitive federal funding to establish an advanced tracking system for the state's Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Kits. SAFE Kits are used to preserve physical evidence collected from medical forensic examinations conducted by qualified nurses after an individual has experienced an  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces Enforcement Actions in Eight Source-of-Income Discrimination Cases
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has issued findings of probable cause in eight cases involving alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination's prohibition against housing discrimination based on source of lawful income. All eight cases involve allegations that individuals seekin  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces Safeguards to Protect the Right to Vote During the 2023 General Election
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced measures the Department of Law and Public Safety will be taking during the 2023 general election to help ensure a fair and smooth-running election, to protect the right to vote, and to assist voters, election officials, and law enforcement in resolving voting-related legal matters. Early voting in the gen  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces Settlement With Mercer County Community College Resolving Allegations of Disability Discrimination Involving COVID-19
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has entered into a Consent Order and Decree resolving a complaint alleging that Mercer County Community College discriminated against an employee who contracted COVID-19 by firing the employee rather than extending his medical leave or allowing him to work re  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Fact Sheet: Disability Discrimination - Your Rights
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * Disability Discrimination - Your Rights People with disabilities generally have the right to obtain employment, housing, education, and goods or services offered to the general public, without discrimination or harassment. How Does the LAD Protect Against Disability Discrimination? Disability discrimination is against the law: * in most types of em  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: Juvenile Justice Commission Announces the Expansion of Post-Secondary Education Programs Offering Pathways to College and Careers
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) today announced the expansion of post-secondary, career and technical education, and employment readiness opportunities for young people in its programs. Among the new and expanded opportunities are college courses and certificate programs; a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refri  more

N.J. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPT. RELAUNCHES BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT AREA PROGRAM AT FORMER INDUSTRIAL SITE IN SAYREVILLE
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Renewing its commitment to a fairer and greener New Jersey, Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the relaunch of the DEP's nationally recognized Brownfield Development Area Program, which aims to assist selected communities across the state in designing and implementing comprehensive remediation and redevelopment plans for  more

N.J. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPT.: MURPHY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES 2024 GREEN ACRES AND URBAN PARKS FUNDING ROUND
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today announced the availability of Green Acres and Urban Parks grants and loans to local governments and nonprofits to develop or update parks and preserve open space. The 2024 funding round includes an expanded initiative to fund construction of completely inclusive playgrounds, specifically developed   more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Closure of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Full Minimum Units
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the New Jersey Department of Corrections has completed the first phase in the closure of the 110-year-old Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, New Jersey's only women's correctional facility. Governor Murphy announced the closure of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility (EMCF) in June 2021 in order to provide both incarcerated persons and staff with  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Highlights Progress Toward Creation of Major Netflix Production Facility at Fort Monmouth
OCEANPORT, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today joined Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, State officials, and labor representatives to highlight the benefits of New Jersey's growing film and television industry and further advance the creation of a major Netflix production facility in Monmouth County at the site of the former Fort Monmouth campus. In doing so, the Governor approved the Fort Monmouth Econom  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: ICYMI - Open Enrollment at Get Covered New Jersey Starts Today, With More Plan Options and Historic Levels of Financial Help Available
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Acting Commissioner Justin Zimmerman today announced that the annual Open Enrollment Period at Get Covered New Jersey (GetCovered.NJ.gov), the state's Official Health Insurance Marketplace, has begun. Consumers will continue to benefit from historic levels of financial help that remain available and more health   more

New Jersey American Water Invests $800,000 in Bay Head Infrastructure
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,000 feet of aging water main in Bay Head starting this week. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch water lines that were installed as far back as the 1930s with new 12-inch ductile iron main along portions of Bridge Avenue from Bay Avenue to Route 35. The project also includes replacing fire hydrants and utility-o  more

President Bertolino Optimistic About Stockton's Future
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Stockton University issued the following news: Stockton University President Joe Bertolino confidently declared that "the state of the school's future is optimistic and filled with opportunities and possibilities" during his inaugural State of the University Address on Oct. 30. Bertolino, who took office as Stockton's sixth president on July 1, spoke before a crowd of people in the Campus Center Event Room and on Zoom. He detailed some of the university's accomp  more

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Garip to Receive A.SK Bright Mind Award
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Filiz Garip, a professor of sociology and public affairs, will receive the A.SK Bright Mind Award on November 14 in Berlin, Germany. The award, presented by the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, honors research on public policy with a focus on economic and governmental reforms and is endowed with a 20,000 Euro prize. Garip studies migration and the mechanisms that enabl  more

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Monitoring Nuclear Weapons Stockpiles With Radio Waves
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Monitoring whether states are complying with nuclear disarmament treaties is not an easy task. An international team that includes a pair SPIA researchers has been exploring remote monitoring with the help of two antennas and a couple of mirrors. The team, comprising IT security experts, developed a mechanism that uses radio waves to remotely monitor whether a  more

Princeton University's High Meadows Environmental Institute and Lewis Center for the Arts and The Civilians Theater Company Announce The Next Forever Inaugural Artist Commissions
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute issued the following news: Princeton University's High Meadows Environmental Institute and Lewis Center for the Arts and The Civilians, a New York City-based theater company, announce the two inaugural artists of their new collaboration, The Next Forever, Kareem Fahmy and AriDy Nox. The Next Forever is a novel partnership that seeks to create new stories for a changing planet, exploring how dynamic storytelling can engage  more

Princeton-HBCU Research Collaborations Continue With 10 New Projects
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Princeton University issued the following news: Researchers at Princeton and four historically Black colleges and universities have begun working jointly on 10 new projects funded by the Princeton Alliance for Collaborative Research and Innovation (PACRI). The projects proposed by Princeton faculty members and colleagues at Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University and the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore represent a   more

Raritan Valley Community College: New Centers of Workforce Innovation in 'Year Two' of Statewide Pathways Initiative to Align Education to the Needs of Employers
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: The New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) is excited to announce the creation of new Centers of Workforce Innovation as part of "Year Two" of the New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative. The initiative, led by New Jersey's Community Colleges and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), is an unprecedented collaborative effort to align education and trai  more

RCSJ Board Member Lita Abele to Share Stories of Success at Book Signing
SEWELL, New Jersey, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Rowan College of South Jersey issued the following news release: Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) is proud to host a free book signing event for local businesswoman Lita Abele's new literary piece, "A Journey to Now." The program will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m., in the Rastelli Business and Corporate Center located on the College's Gloucester campus. This event is sponsored by the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce and Cornerstone B  more

Renowned Economist Edmund Phelps Offers Exclusive Lecture at Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: The Office of the President and the Office of the Provost are delighted to extend a special invitation to the Seton Hall University community for an exclusive book signing and lecture featuring renowned economist, Professor Edmund Phelps, on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. in Bethany Hall. Professor Phelps will share insights from his latest work, My Journeys in Economic Theory, and autographs c  more

Rider Honors 2023 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University celebrated the achievements of six distinguished alumni at the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony held on Oct. 28 during Homecoming Weekend. The honorees were recognized for their remarkable professional achievements as well as their invaluable contributions and unwavering dedication to their respective fields, communities and alma mater. 2023 Alumni Award recipients Holly Hempel '96 was prese  more

Rowan University: Edelman CCCA Professor Lands Prestigious Pew Grant for Historic Documentary
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 25 -- Rowan University issued the following news: The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage has awarded Professor Keith Brand $300,000 to help fund a feature-length documentary about civil and gay rights activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya. Brand, a faculty member in the Department of Radio, Television & Film in Rowan University's Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts, is a longtime Philadelphia broadcast veteran who once interviewed Kuromiya, a longtime activist who   more

Rowan University: Presidential Communication From Washington to Trump
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Rowan University issued the following news: As technology evolved throughout history, U.S. presidents have implemented many methods to communicate with the public. "Technology and the structure of institutions like political parties and the media provide presidents with incentives to communicate in certain ways," said Dr. Anne Pluta, associate professor of political science in Rowan University's College of Humanities & Social Sciences and author of "Persuading   more

Rutgers University Camden: The Future is Bright for Asian American and Native Pacific Islander Students
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Rutgers University in Camden has been awarded a grant totaling almost $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education to support the academic success of the growing number of Asian American and Native Pacific Islander students on campus Rutgers-Camden is a recognized Asian American (AA) and Native American Pacific Islander (NAPI)-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), with about 12.9 percent of its students ide  more

Rutgers University: Author Alice Elliot Dark on Teaching Writing
NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 31, 2023, with Alice Elliott Dark, associate professor in master of fine arts program and the English department: * * * As part of the P3 Collaboratory's Faculty Spotlight series, acclaimed author Alice Elliott Dark, an Associate Professor in Rutgers-Newark's MFA program and the English Department, shares her thoughts on the best ways to teach writing. This long-running series profiles RU-N faculty on their resea  more

Rutgers-Newark Named Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution Leader by the U.S. Department of State
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers University-Newark is proud to be named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes the strong engagement of select HSIs with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. Fulbright HSI Leaders demonstrate noteworthy support for Fulbrigh  more

Rutgers: Center Will Support Healthy Pregnancies by Detecting Placenta Problems Sooner
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith How does the placenta keep harmful substances away from developing babies while still providing proper nutrition? The exact mechanisms remain unknown, which is why Rutgers University, Tulane University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Rochester teamed up to launch a research center dedicated to solving this mystery a  more

Rutgers: COVID-19 Forced Us to Reimagine Our Goals
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 1, 2023, with Hayley Svensson, student in the social psychology doctoral program: * * * Being Flexible Helped * * * Rutgers graduate student examines how the pandemic affected how we pursued our goals COVID-19 upended lives worldwide, impacting hopes and dreams as well as disrupting goals. Hayley Svensson, a fourth-year graduate student in the social psychology doctoral program at the Rutgers School of  more

Rutgers: Neighborhood Stress Can Heighten Levels of Maternal Sex Hormones During Pregnancy
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith Pregnant women living in blighted neighborhoods with high levels of known stressors have higher levels of testosterone - the primary sex hormone in males -- which disrupt hormone regulation and may lead to life-threatening complications during and after childbirth, according to Rutgers research. "Previous research has shown that exposure to neighborhood stressors is associated with pret  more

Seton Hall: Bridging Cultures, Fostering Dreams - Katia Passerini, Ph.D. Establishes Endowed Scholarship Fund That Transcends Generations
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Seton Hall has long embodied a deep commitment to students and a strong dedication to fostering global perspectives. This ethos was beautifully exemplified when Katia Passerini, Ph.D., interim president of Seton Hall, and her husband, Arturo Pagan, established the Isabel Pagan-Fraser Endowed Scholarship Fund in 2021. The couple's generosity underscores their dedication to the University's mission, as well as t  more

Seton Hall: Catholic Social Thought in Action Academy Featured at St. John's Colloquium
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: On October 27, Seton Hall University's Catholic Social Thought (CST) in Action Academy was featured in a colloquium at St. John's University in New York. A joint venture between the Department of Social Work and the Catholic Studies Program and supported by the Provost's Office and the Office of Grants and Research Services Innovation Challenge Grant to deepen research, the CST in Action Academy was held up as   more

Seton Hall: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Awarded UISFL Grant to Develop Programs for Healthcare and Diplomacy
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) has been awarded a grant through the U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages (UISFL) program. The proposal, entitled "From Local to Global: Languages for Professional Success and the Common Good," was authored by Peter Shoemaker, Ph.D. Full Professor of French, who will serve as Program Director. Many of   more

Seton Hall: Inside the Core, Mary Grace Mangano Publishes a Book
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Inside the Core this week, we are celebrating the recent publication by one of our new adjunct faculty members, Mary Grace Mangano. The book is Homage to Soren Kierkegaard: Poems in Memory of Reverend Ronald Marshall (Wiseblood Books, October, 2023), co-edited with the poet Dana Gioia. Here is a link for the book from the publisher's website: Homage to Soren Kierkegaard: Poems in Memory of Reverend Ron  more

Seton Hall: Law Professor Doron Dorfman Receives Employment Law Rising Scholar Award
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Seton Hall Law Professor Doron Dorfman received the Michael J. Zimmer Memorial Award for a rising scholar who has made a significant contribution to the field of work law. The award was bestowed upon Dorfman at the Colloquium on Scholarship in Employment & Labor Law at the University of Minnesota Law School. The Annual Colloquium on Scholarship in Employment and Labor Law is the professional gathering of legal  more

Seton Hall: OSE's Annual IMPACT Conference
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: On Friday, October 20th, the Office of Student Engagement saw the return of its in-person Inspiration to IMPACT Student Leadership Conference. After holding the conference in a virtual setting for the past few years, this year's IMPACT Conference returned to its original format and schedule and saw attendance of over 100 student leaders. Attendees represented a wide range of student populations  more

Seton Hall: Pirate Battalion Competes at Annual Ranger Challenge Competition
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: The Freedom Brigade's Ranger Challenge is a premier military competition held at Fort Dix, New Jersey, attracting 42 ROTC battalions from universities across the Northeastern United States. The challenge is designed to test cadets' mental and physical stamina, teamwork, and leadership skills through a series of arduous events. Each year, cadets train rigorously for months, preparing themselves for this ultimate  more

Seton Hall: Stillman Professor Wins Teaching Innovation Award
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Karen Boroff, Ph.D. has earned the prestigious 2023 Innovation in Teaching Award from the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (MAACBA). Aligning with MAACBA's mission to promote and improve collegiate education for business in all areas within its jurisdiction, each year the organization honors one exceptional faculty trailblazer for teaching innovation in business education. Bor  more

Seton Hall: Study Abroad in Mexico - Spring Break 2024
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Seton Hall University's Catholic Studies & Social Work Programs invites you to develop a stronger appreciation for the culture and history in Puebla, Mexico, as you study the intersection of Catholic Social Thought (CST) and social work values in action. Professor Anthony Nicotera will lead this 3-credit study abroad tour of sites in Puebla, Mexico, as you study the Catholic culture and history and how it ties   more

SHU BSW Student Elected to the National Association of Social Workers' Board of Directors
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Exceptional Seton Hall undergraduate student Hana Kisswani was recently elected to the National Association of Social Workers' (NASW) Board of Directors as their BSW Student Representative, where she aims to create a positive change and support the organization in every way she can. Hana is the only undergraduate social work student to serve in this position nationally. Established in 1955, NASW has become the  more

Six Alumni Join TCNJ Board of Trustees
EWING, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: The College of New Jersey's Board of Trustees has added six new members, all of whom are alumni of the college, ranging from the Class of '76 to the Class of '18 James "Butter" Allen '76, Kevin Drennan '02, Sumit "Shu" Mukherjee '01, Priscilla Nunez '18, Jim Schulz '93, and Madeline Urbish '11, have all joined the board in recent months. There are now 15 gubernatorially appointed trustees on the board in additio  more

Stockton University: Poll - Support for Labor Unions Strong in N.J., Especially Among Young People
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Stockton University issued the following news: After a season of labor unrest dubbed "the summer of strikes," support for organized labor unions remains strong in New Jersey, a Stockton University poll released today found. Two-thirds of New Jersey residents said their sympathies in the disputes of the past year have been on the side of striking workers compared to 15% who said they sided with employers and about the same rate (16%) who were not sure.   more

Stockton University: Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Age, Term Limits for Elected Officials
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Stockton University issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2023: Large majorities of New Jersey voters support term and age limits for elected leaders serving in both federal and state governments, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. Nearly three-fourths (72%) of New Jersey residents said elected officials should no longer be permitted to hold office once they reach a certain age, while 21% oppose such a limit and 6% are not sure. Mor  more

Stockton University: Unique Esports Degree Partnership Announced With Camden County College
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- Stockton University issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2023: Stockton University became the first public institution in New Jersey to offer an undergraduate degree in esports when the Bachelor of Science in Esports Management program debuted this fall. Camden County College's Associate in Applied Science in Esports Production degree is the only one of its kind in the region. Now the two programs have joined to create the first esports degree pathway program i  more

Strange Bedfellows: SPIA in NJ Event to Explore Ways to Revive Faith in New Jersey's Democratic Institutions
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Experts from across the political spectrum will convene at Princeton University on November 15 to discuss restoring New Jersey voters' faith in their democratic institutions. "Fusion Voting: Restoring Real Choice at the Ballot" will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hobart Betts Auditorium. The event is being hosted by the School of Public and International Affa  more

TESU and Bergen Sign New Articulation Agreement
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: In a win for New Jersey college students, Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Bergen Community College (BCC) have joined together in an articulation agreement that makes the pathway to a baccalaureate degree easier. The new Memorandum of Understanding, signed by both college presidents recently, improves alignment of curriculums for 2+2, 3+1 and 3+2 transfer pathways. Once approved by the sta  more

The Newark Public Schools Delivers Six Presentations at the Council of the Great City Schools 67th Annual Fall Conference
NEWARK, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- The Newark Board of Education issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The Newark Public Schools is proud to announce its recent facilitation of six prestigious speaking sessions at the 67th Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) Annual Fall Conference. This significant achievement underscores the District's commitment to educational excellence and dedication to sharing best practices with educators and district leaders from across the largest school di  more

William Paterson University: Alumnus Ben Jones '63 Celebrated With Retrospective Exhibition in University Galleries
WAYNE, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: When alumnus Ben Jones '63 was a student at what was then Paterson State College, the art majors "were like a community, and the professors were so giving of their time to us." His studies on campus, at the beginning of a time of great societal change, launched a six-decade career of creative expression as an artist and educator that is featured in a retrospective exhibition on view through December 8,   more

William Paterson University: Sociology and Criminal Justice Professor Colleen Eren Explores First Step Act and Criminal Justice Reform in New Book
WAYNE, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: In late 2018, when President Donald Trump signed the First Step Act into law, it became one of just a few major pieces of federal criminal justice reform since the 1970s to move toward reversing the U.S. policies focused on mass incarceration. In her new book Reform Nation: The First Step Act and the Movement to End Mass Incarceration (Stanford University Press), Colleen P. Eren, a William Pate  more

Wyndham and Caesars Entertainment Invite Rewards Members to Hit the Jackpot With the Ultimate Vegas Weekend Giveaway
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Caesars Entertainment Corp. issued the following news release: Wyndham Rewards(R), the world's most generous hotel rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, and Caesars Rewards(R), the world's leading gaming and entertainment loyalty program, have launched a new giveaway in which one lucky traveler will win an epic, all-expenses-paid, weekend for two in Las Vegas. The experience will include top-tier accommoda  more