State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 56 items ) |
'We're About to Go Shock the Country': Get to Know New Head Football Coach Fran Brown
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Orange seeds that inspired Fran Brown to become the 31st head coach in the proud history of the Syracuse University football team were planted when Brown watched his first-ever in-person college football game as a ninth grader.
Brown and his peers from Camden, New Jersey, made the 95-mile trek to Meadowlands Stadium to watch local star Donovin Darius '98, future Pro Football Hall of Famer Donovan McNabb '98 and th
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2023 Edison Patent Awards Recognize Stevens Professor Huang, Alumna Nguyen Ph.D. '23, Research Scientist Lawrence
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Physics professor Yuping Huang, alumna Lac Nguyen Ph.D. '23 celebrated for pathbreaking quantum-security patent; research scientist Victor Lawrence honored for lifetime contributions
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Stevens quantum scientist Yuping Huang and recent doctoral conferee Lac Nguyen Ph.D. '23 were honored with an Edison Patent Award by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey November 15. The awa
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Alumnus Gives Record-Breaking $1.5 Million Gift to Rider University Annual Fund
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Rider University issued the following news release:
Rider has announced a $1.5 million gift to the University's Annual Fund. The gift, which was made anonymously, is a milestone for the University as it is the largest single gift the school has ever received for its Annual Fund.
"The generosity of all of our donors is inspiring," says University President Gregory G. Dell'Omo, Ph.D. "This significant gift is just another example of the commitment of our alum
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American Water Declares Quarterly Dividend
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 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 March 1, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of February 8, 2024.
This quarterly dividend is a continuation of the increase in the annualized dividend approved by the Board a
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Bergen Community College Communicators Bring Home the Gold
PARAMUS, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release:
Bergen Community College has notched an institution-record four National Council in Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards recognizing excellence in strategic communication. NCMPR, an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges, honors colleges annually as part of the Medallion program, which features entries from the more than 650 colleges in the Northeast and Canada. Bergen has
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Buccino Leadership Institute's Bright Spot: Project Sunshine at Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 6 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news:
As the Associate Director of the Buccino Leadership Institute (BLI), it is my pleasure to highlight the remarkable achievements of two leadership students, Sally Lai and Lamiyah Rajai. Their story is a testament to the vibrant interdisciplinary efforts underway at our Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus. Through their initiative and dedication, these students have not only enhanced the lives of many
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Colo. Gov. Polis, Governors From Across the Country Encourage Biden Administration & Federal Government to Reschedule Cannabis Rescheduling of Marijuana Will Make Communities Safer
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023:
Today, Governor Polis led a letter to the Biden administration with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The Governors applauded President Biden for reconsidering the classification of cannabis and encouraged the federal government to reschedule cannabis. Gov
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Coyne Public Relations Again Honored as PRWeek's Best Place to Work in 2023
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Coyne PR issued the following news:
Coyne PR is thrilled to announce that it has once again been named the Best Places to Work for 2023 by PRWeek in the "Midsize" category. This marks the 11th year of PRWeek's Best Places to Work initiative, celebrating the top agencies and in-house teams recognized by their associates for excellence in key areas such as workplace culture and salary. "Staffer feedback reveals a vibrant, inclusive environment and innovative trai
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Democratic Governors Select Gov. Tim Walz As Next DGA Chair
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2023:
Today, America's Democratic governors voted to elect Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to serve as the new Chair of the Democratic Governors Association and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly to continue to serve as DGA Vice Chair for 2024. The vote occurred at the DGA's Annual Meeting, held in Phoenix, Arizona. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will remain in DGA leadership as Finance Chair.
"I am honored to be the nex
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DIGroup Architecture's Three Co-Founders Named Among NJBIZ 2023 Leaders in Real Estate
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 6 -- DIGroup Architecture issued the following news release:
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ROI-NJ's Influencers in Construction and Design
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DIGroup Architecture's three co-founders Vincent Myers, President; Jeffrey Venezia, CEO; and Rich Alderiso, COO, have been named among the Leaders in Real Estate, Construction and Design for 2023 by NJBIZ, one of New Jersey's leading business journals.
Thanks to a shared vision among Myers, Venezia and Alderiso, DIG has emerged as a unique
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EisnerAmper Partner Named a 'Champion of the C-Suite'
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news:
Leading New Jersey business media outlet ROI-NJ has named EisnerAmper Partner Diane Wasser a "Champion of the C-Suite." Not only is she one of 150 Garden State business leaders--across every sector and region of the state--to make this prestigious list, she is ranked in the top 30.
Diane is the Partner-in-Charge of New Jersey, Managing Partner of Regions at Eisner Advisory Group, and a member of the firm's Executiv
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Governor Murphy and N.J. A.G. Platkin Announce Recipients of $15 Million in Grant Funding for Violence Intervention and Prevention Work
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023:
Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that $15 million in grant funding will be distributed to 29 organizations to support New Jersey's Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Program and expand it into new communities. The funding was made available through the Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Act and includes $5 million fro
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Grove City College: Exercise Science Majors Dominate Poster Competition
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
Grove City College students captured the first and third spots for best undergraduate student research posters at the at the American College of Sports Medicine Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Lancaster, Pa.
A group of Grove City College Exercise Science students attended the professional conference, which is held annually and covers a variety of research topics in health and fitness. Fiv
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ICYMI: State of New Jersey and Largest Correctional Police Officers Union Settle New Four-Year Contract
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
The State of New Jersey and Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 105 announced they ratified an agreement for a four-year contract benefitting 4,000 New Jersey correctional police officers during a meeting on Monday, Nov. 27.
"As a staunch supporter of organized labor, I am thrilled that we have been able to come to an agreement that benefits the thousands of correctional police officers in ou
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Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of: Johnson & Johnson's Investigational TAR-200 Granted U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the Treatment of High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
RARITAN, New Jersey, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023:
Johnson & Johnson announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted TAR-200 Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for the potential future treatment of patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR-NMIBC), who are ineligible for or elected not to undergo radi
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Johnson & Johnson Highlights Its Preeminent Leadership in Hematology Through Differentiated Blood Cancer Portfolio and Pipeline With New Clinical and Real-World Data at ASH
RARITAN, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Johnson & Johnson announced today that more than 85 presentations from the Company's robust hematology portfolio and pipeline will be presented at the 65th Annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Diego from December 9-12. Clinical and real-world data will highlight the Company's differentiated portfolio and pipeline across the s
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Monmouth University: Prof. Bastian Co-Publishes With Alumnae in the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
Richard Bastian, Ph.D., senior lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, and alumnae Veronica Marquez '22, Hollyn Probasco '23, and Emma Desantis '23, recently co-published an article in the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, Volume 87, Number 4.
Marquez, Probasco, and Desantis were students while working on the study, "Infrared Thermography as a Diagnostic Tool to Detect Cranial Cruciate Li
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Monmouth University: Prof. Moscaliuc Launches Bilingual Poetry Collection at International Festival
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
Mihaela Moscaliuc, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of English and director of the graduate English program, was recently invited to participate as a guest writer at the 15th edition of the International Poetry Festival, Poesia en Paralelo Cero in Ecuador.
A bilingual collection of Moscaliuc's poetry, Algunos Poemas Fugitvos, translated by Frances Siman, was launched at the Cultural Center Benjam
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N.J. A.G. Platkin's Office Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Manchester, N.J.
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023:
The Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on December 5, 2023, in Manchester, New Jersey. One adult male sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time.
According to the preliminary information, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to Elizabeth Avenue after a 9
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N.J. A.G. Platkin: Division on Civil Rights Issues Notice of Violation in Response to Advertisements Excluding Jewish Customers
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued a Notice of Violation against an individual advertising his services on the gig economy website TaskRabbit, as well as on other platforms. Melquisedec Francis, the advertiser, stated that he would not provide services to Jewish patrons in at least three onli
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N.J. Gov. Murphy, Speaker Coughlin, Senate President Scutari Announce Appointments to New Task Force Charged With Aiding Implementation of Stay NJ Property Tax Relief Program
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023:
Governor Phil Murphy, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, and Senate President Nicholas Scutari today announced the appointment of six highly regarded public servants to a newly created task force charged with putting forth recommendations to implement the new Stay NJ property tax relief program, which is designed to cut property tax bills in half for New Jersey's seniors.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy: ICYMI - New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Highlights Two Initiatives Supporting Murphy Administration's Comprehensive Efforts to Address Educator Shortage, Grow K-12 Workforce
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) highlighted two key initiatives to help attract and retain teachers as part of the Murphy Administration's broader efforts to address the national K-12 educator shortage in New Jersey. In addition to raising awareness of the recent launch of the application period for the New Jersey Teacher Loan Redemption Program, HESAA Ex
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New Clinical Classroom Will Provide Enhanced Experience for Centenary University's School of Education and Humanities
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Centenary University issued the following news release:
Designed to mimic a K-8 general education classroom setting, the clinical classroom sponsored by Kappa Delta Epsilon (KDE) Honor Society is a teaching laboratory aligned to support research-based best practices in teaching and learning. The newly opened classroom creates a meaningful learning experience for teachers in training and was fully funded by KDE. In the clinical classroom, students hav
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NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ADVANCES LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 6 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee yesterday advanced legislation to update School Development Authority (SDA) operations and funding mechanisms to get critical school construction projects off the ground. Bill A4496, sponsored by Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt and Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Benjie Wimberley makes various changes to the
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NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: CALABRESE INTRODUCES RESOLUTION URGING EPA TO EXCLUSIVELY UTILIZE IN-STATE SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR NJ SUPERFUND CLEANUP PROJECTS
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023:
Due to its industrial heritage, New Jersey has approximately 115 currently active Superfund sites and an additional 37 currently proposed sites on the Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List, which is more than any other state in the country. These contaminated locations--created due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out, or improperly managed--can pose a se
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NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: FULL ASSEMBLY APPROVES LAMPITT, JASEY & SWAIN BILL PROHIBITING CREDIT TRANSFER LIMITS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023:
As New Jersey schools continue to grapple with the effects of ongoing teacher shortages, legislators in Trenton advance new policies to break down barriers to entry for qualified, aspiring educators. One measure, sponsored by Assemblywomen Pamela Lampitt, Mila Jasey and Lisa Swain, aims to ensure students who begin their education at community college can apply all applic
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NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: GOVERNOR MURPHY, SPEAKER COUGHLIN, SENATE PRESIDENT SCUTARI ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENTS TO NEW TASK FORCE CHARGED WITH AIDING IMPLEMENTATION OF STAY NJ PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release:
Governor Phil Murphy, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, and Senate President Nicholas Scutari today announced the appointment of six highly regarded public servants to a newly created task force charged with putting forth recommendations to implement the new Stay NJ property tax relief program, which is designed to cut property tax bills in half for New Jersey's seniors.
Under the law, which w
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NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: LEGISLATION REQUIRING SNAP BENEFITS TO COVER ONLINE GROCERY DELIVERY CHARGES CLEARS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023:
The General Assembly today voted to approve Bill A2040, which would empower the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to seek authorization for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly referred to as food stamps, to be used to pay for the delivery fees associated with online grocery purchases. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Da
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NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: WIMBERLY, REYNOLDS-JACKSON & SUMTER BILL TO EXPAND SUPPORT TEAM RECOVERY PROGRAMS ADVANCES
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release:
A bill sponsored by Assembly Democrats Benjie Wimberly, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, and Shavonda Sumter would codify the existing Support Teams for Addiction Recovery (STAR) program within the Department of Human Services, ensuring it can continue to deliver critical case management and recovery support services for those struggling with opioid use disorders. The legislation cleared the Assembly Hu
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Princeton University: Robert P. George Receives Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications
Robert P. George, the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, professor of politics, and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, has received an inaugural 2023 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement from the newly established American Academy of Sciences and Letters (AASL). He is among 10 recipients of the prize awarded at a
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Ramapo College: Creating Accessible Pathways for Adult Learners to Return to College
MAHWAH, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Ramapo College issued the following news release:
Ramapo College commits to making access to college easier for New Jersey's adult learners by participating in the statewide initiative Some College, No Degree. According to state data, more than 750,000 New Jersey residents have some college credit, but did not complete the academic requirements and graduate. The SCND program provides personalized support to help adults re-enroll and earn their undergraduate degree.
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Raritan Valley Community College: 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week Celebrated
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Nov. 30 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) joined the U.S. Department of Labor in celebrating the 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week, held November 13-17. This year the theme for the week was "Skills for Life."
A Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work
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Rowan University: Edelman CCCA Fall Research Showcase Explores Issues, Opportunities and Challenges
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news:
Artificial intelligence in the classroom. Head injuries from college sports. TikTok bingeing and violence.
The Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts held its 3rd annual Fall Research Showcase Dec. 2, a deep dive into some of the most topical issues of the day.
Featuring some 50 tables of work by students and faculty, the program celebrated the college's vast spectrum of studies.
"They're all
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Rowan University: MLK Scholarship Breakfast & Day of Service to Feature Author and MSNBC Political Analyst Charles Blow
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- Rowan University issued the following news:
The New York Times columnist, author and MSNBC political analyst Charles M. Blow will deliver the keynote address during Rowan University's 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast and Day of Service Jan. 15.
Tickets for the breakfast are $75 per person or $600 for a table of eight.
A celebrated columnist who began his career with the Times as a graphics editor in 1994, Blow is well-regarded for h
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Rowan University: PR Case Studies Class Hosts Socratic Dialogue on "AI Takeover"
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- Rowan University issued the following news:
Artificial intelligence can already do many things that, until recently, have largely been done by humans alone, from reading and writing to deciphering emotions.
But is it dangerous?
On Dec. 6, a panel convened by students in this year's senior public relations class PR Case Studies took part in a Socratic dialogue - an organized debate in which the group sought to reach a consensus - to consider the phenomenon of a
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Rutgers Startup Strives to Eliminate Industrial Carbon Emissions
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
In a world where human and industry activities keep steering climate change, a Rutgers startup aims to make cement manufacturing carbon-neutral while decreasing CO2 emissions.
"Our technology can accomplish two important climate change initiatives: decarbonization of cement and concrete as well as carbon removal," said Daniel Kopp, the co-founder of Queens Carbon, who received his undergraduate, master'
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Rutgers University Camden: New Endowed Rutgers Professorship Honors History Professor's Legacy
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news:
Margaret Marsh, a University Professor of History at Rutgers, and Howard Gillette, a professor emeritus of history at Rutgers-Camden, are making a $500,000 gift to establish the Gerald Grob Endowed Legacy Professorship.
When Margaret Marsh was earning her Ph.D. in U.S. history at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Gerald Grob filled the role of "my most important mentor," Marsh says.
Grob, the Henry E. Si
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Rutgers University: Sandra Day O'Connor's Former Law Clerk Reflects on Her Legacy
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A with Gary Francione, Board of Governors distinguished professor of law:
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Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court and who wielded great power as a moderate and pivotal swing vote, died today at the age of 93.
Gary Francione, a Rutgers Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of Law, clerked for O'Connor during the 1982 term, shortly after she was appointed to the Supreme Cour
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Rutgers-Newark Scholar Wins National Award for Book on Creole Dialect
NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
The Modern Language Association of America awarded one of its top prizes to Rutgers-Newark professor Belinda Edmondson for her book "Creole Noise: Early Caribbean Dialect, Literature and Performance.''
The Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize for African Studies is awarded annually for an outstanding scholarly work in African or African diaspora literary or linguistic studies.
Edmonson's book, published by Oxford
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Rutgers: Former School of Public Affairs and Administration Dean Charles E. Menifield Appointed University Professor
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
By Kevin Lorincz
The Rutgers University Board of Governors appointed Charles E. Menifield, who has served on the Rutgers University-Newark faculty and was Dean of the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) from 2017-22, a University Professor effective January 1, 2024.
A renowned scholar whose research focuses on budgeting and financial management, public health and welfare, use of lethal force by p
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Rutgers: How to Care for Patients - and the Planet
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 6 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Dec. 5, 2023, with Bishr Omary, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and research:
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By Andrew Smith
Modern medicine comes at a significant cost to the environment: The energy-intensive industry generates greenhouse gases that drive climate change and unrecyclable waste that packs landfills.
Efforts to reduce the environmental impact are gaining momentum in the United States, with Rutgers Health an
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Rutgers: Scientists Shed Light on Mysteries Associated With Infertility
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Two Rutgers-led studies point to answers on egg cell success and failure
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By Kitta MacPherson
Scientists attacking the problem of high miscarriage rates have long wondered if there is a way to tell whether an egg cell will successfully develop into an embryo and grow or if there is a marker indicating when it is destined to fail.
Two Rutgers-led research teams have found strong clues in t
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School of Public & International Affairs: ESOC Conference Examines Causes and Effects of 1973-74 Oil Embargo
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
Thirty policy experts and scholars from the United States, Western Europe, and the Middle East met at the SPIA in D.C. space in early November for a conference on the 50th anniversary of OPEC's 1973-74 oil embargo. The two-day gathering, presented by SPIA's Empirical Studies of Conflict project, featured discussions and debates about the causes of the crisis, it
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Seton Hall: Grants, Research and Community Service
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news:
Center Faculty, Professors John Jacobi and Tara Ragone, have been the recipients of significant grant funding, allowing them to conduct research and improve the quality of life for communities across the State of New Jersey.
Professors Jacobi and Ragone continue to work closely with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ-DOH) to create and sustain a workforce of community health workers who help addr
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Seton Hall: Hiding in Plain Sight - Professor Nathan Oates Crafts a Thrilling Tale of Deception in New Novel, A Flaw in the Design
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news:
By Alli Joseph
Professor and Director of Undergraduate Writing Studies Nathan Oates knows a thing or two about plot twists, and how to keep a reader on the edge of his or her seat. His new novel, A Flaw in the Design, is a psychological thriller published earlier this year by Penguin Random House to positive reviews in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Observer, and The Daily Mail. The book was so
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Seton Hall: New Faculty Member Presents at Microsoft Conference About Generative AI
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news:
By Ethan Wojciechowski
On October 23, Jess Rauchberg, Ph.D., a new faculty member in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, presented at "The Promises and Perils of Generative AI in the Creator Economy," an event hosted by Microsoft Research New England. As one of over thirty participants from around the world, Rauchberg "was invited to co-facilitate with a Microsoft colleague a demonstration th
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Seton Hall: Professor Awarded for Excellence in Nursing by Sigma Theta Tau
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news:
In a notable achievement, Moira Kendra, D.N.P. '17, assistant professor in the College of Nursing, has been awarded the Helen Henry Excellence in Interprofessional Care Award. This honor was bestowed upon her and a pulmonary interdisciplinary team from Atlantic Health System at the Sigma Theta Tau International's 47th Biennial Convention, recognizing their contributions to the nursing profession.
The team's wo
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Seton Hall: Speech-Language Pathology Students Demonstrate Servant Leadership Through Volunteer Efforts
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news:
By Emily Schwartz
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) students from Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS) recently volunteered at the North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency's (NJEDDA) annual Family Fun Day. NJEDDA is a private, non-profit special education school in Clifton, NJ, which provides educational and therapeutic services through its toddler, elementary, m
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SPIA Reacts: Sandra Day O'Connor and Her Supreme Court Legacy
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2023:
On December 1, Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, died. Members of the Princeton SPIA community offered their analysis of O'Connor's legacy, her decision to vacate her seat when she did, and her barrier-breaking nomination.
"It is hard to overstate what her arrival on the Supreme Court meant for the rule of
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Stockton University: Annual Latino Visitation Day Breaks Attendance Record
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Dec. 2 -- Stockton University issued the following news:
More than 1,000 students from nearly 30 high schools throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland heard the message loud and clear at Stockton University's annual Latino Visitation Day Nov. 30: if your goal is higher education, you can overcome the obstacles and earn a college degree.
Stockton University ranks seventh in the nation among colleges and universities with the highest graduation rates for Hispanic st
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Stockton University: Initiatives to Support Teachers Already Benefiting Students
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Dec. 2 -- Stockton University issued the following news:
For Ariana Ramirez and Emily Loeb, teachers are so much more than just people handing out worksheets in front of a classroom.
"We are parents in school. We are nurses. We even have to be comedians at times," said Ramirez, a Stockton University senior who wants to be an elementary school teacher. "You have different learners in class, and you have to address all their needs."
"They are role models, mentors, and, of
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Stockton University: OceanFirst Foundation Donates Another $40,000 for Scholarships
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Dec. 8 -- Stockton University issued the following news:
The OceanFirst Foundation continued its long-time support of Stockton University students by presenting a check on Dec. 4 for $40,000 to fund 16 scholarships.
"Since 2017, OceanFirst Foundation has been committed to supporting Stockton University students by investing in scholarships. I'm pleased to share that, to date, OceanFirst has awarded $320,000 in scholarships to Stockton students," said Katherine Durante, ex
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TCNJ Nursing Students Achieve Perfect Pass Rate on NCLEX Exam
EWING, New Jersey, Dec. 5 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news:
Nursing students at The College of New Jersey continue to pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's NCLEX exam at a rate that far surpasses most institutions.
In fact, the most recent cohort of 44 students, which includes those who have taken the exam as of October 1, achieved a perfect pass rate of 100 percent. The national average is 88.5 percent among first-time U.S.-educated candidates.
"The nur
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TESU Partners With Hunterdon County in an Innovative Leadership Academy for Its Public Employees
TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release:
Hunterdon County, N.J., public employees recently enhanced their government leadership, community service, public budgeting, human resource management and strategic planning expertise through Thomas Edison State University's (TESU) Local Government Leadership Academy. The innovative program is the result of a collaborative effort between the county and TESU's John S. Watson School of Public Service.
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The Future is Now: Rutgers-Camden Unveils 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Dec. 2 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news:
By Dustin Petzold
A capacity crowd of over 200 piled into the Multi-Purpose Room of the Rutgers University in Camden Campus Center on Wednesday, November 29. The venue was mostly dark, save for mood lighting that shone up from the floor, bathing the room in deep scarlet.
Curiosity spread through the audience as attendees noticed balloons, a fog machine, and even two confetti cannons on either side of th
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Verizon Business, Zebra Technologies Launch Device & Software Solutions to Accelerate Private 5G
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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What you need to know:
Zebra mobile device and software packaged solutions are certified to work with Verizon Private 5G and LTE networks throughout the U.S., helping private-network customers get operations up and running faster
Zebra solutions can enable frontline workers in multiple industries to manage projects and communications on jobsites more effi
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