MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, April 10 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and Montclair State University programs are once again ranked among the best in the nation. The Montclair programs that participate in the annual survey include Education, Public Health and the University's Part-Time MBA program. Highlights from the 2024 Best Graduate Programs Rankings: * Two of Montclair's graduate ed  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 11 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named a Top Performer for Training & Development and Workforce Composition by JUST Capital on their 2024 JUST Jobs Scorecard. The JUST Jobs Scorecard utilizes publicly disclosed data to assess company progress on key corporate discl  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 11 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK) confirmed today that it is prepared to meet the final United States Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S. EPA) national drinking water standards for PFAS, which were issued just today. "While we are assessing any changes from the proposed rule to the final rule, we have been preparing for full compliance, from capital planning to engi  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 12 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Data Summary and the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Summary, as part of the company's commitment to data transparency on key ESG and diversity metrics. The fourth annual  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 11 (TNSres) -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that it intends to release its 2024 first quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Susan Hardwick, president and chief executive officer; Cheryl Norton, executive vice president and chief operating officer; and John Griffith, executive vice president and ch  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 12 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: National Library Week is a time to highlight the indispensable role of libraries in communities across the country and New Jersey Assemblymembers are committed to ensuring everyone has access to the books they want to read. Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly and Assemblywomen Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Shanique Speight recently introduced Bill A4120 to prohibit the banning of books or other resource  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, April 10 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble and Rhino Records are excited to announce that Barnes & Noble retail locations across the country will now feature one of Rhino Records classic albums or a newly released version of a classic recording, on both Vinyl LP and Compact Disc, every week. Rhino Records has an unrivaled classic catalog of over 5,000 titles spanning all mu  more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, April 10 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has secured $75,000 in federal funds for the Bergen Community College business accelerator's LatinxCEO program as part of $191.6 million that he has delivered for in-state initiatives in the 2024 government funding bills. The College will leverage the funding to broaden the scope of LatinxCEO, which offers skill-building workshops, internships and industry-recognized cert  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 12 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, has implemented technologies for the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) to help combat fraud and further enhance the security of the state's Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program. In South Carolina and other states, EBT fraud targeting the  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on April 9, 2024: * * * Today, former failed GOP candidate for governor Jack Ciattarelli announced his campaign for governor of New Jersey in 2025. DGA Political Director Jordy Zeigler issued the following statement: "New Jersey voters already rejected Jack Ciattarelli's extreme agenda once before, and they will do it again - if he manages to survive what will likely become a crowded and nasty GOP prim  more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, April 9 -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University is proud to unveil The Felician Advantage, a dynamic new online platform designed to give working professionals and those just entering the workforce the opportunity to upskill by taking both short and longer-term courses that will give them the training and credentials they need to advance. The Felician Advantage is fully up and running at The Felician Advantage. The Felician Advantag  more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, April 10 -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University is proud to announce that the American Nurses Association (ANA) named Dr. Mary Jane Genuino, Assistant Professor in Felician's School of Nursing and Health Sciences, as the recipient of the Foundations of Nursing Practice Award. The award, a testament to Dr. Genuino's exceptional contributions to nursing, will be formally presented at a reception on Thursday, June 27, in Washington, DC  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 10 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Forbes today releases its ninth annual Under 30 Europe List, spotlighting the latest class of young disruptors and changemakers who are redefining their respective fields. From science to social impact, entertainment to technology, these emerging visionaries are shaping the future of their respective fields in Europe and around the world. Notable callouts from this year's list include: * Brit  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 11 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Monmouth University was host for the panel discussion, "We Are Not Enemies, But Friends," featuring some of New Jersey's most influential political figures on April 3. The event was the second in the public discussion series, "Leadership, Civility, and Common Ground in Politics and Public Service," led by Democratic State Sen. Vin Gopal and former Republican State Sen. Joe Kyrillos. The event was co-sponsor  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that up to $12 million in funding will be made available to establish the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Program. The program will allow certain municipalities and community-based organizations that meet specific funding requirements to seek up to $2 million per municipality   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 11 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following statements on April 9, 2024: * * * Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette issued the following statements today on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's landmark adoption of federal PFAS standards: "We applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for establishing national drinking water standards that will protect the   more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 11 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Whether it's the increasing success of students and formation of new academic and career pathways, the professional development opportunities that employees and staff are pursuing, or simply the inclusive and welcoming environment everywhere on campus, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Christopher Reber's impact on the College is clear and pervasive. Now, Dr. Reber's efforts are be  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 13 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Thousands of community colleges across the United States are members of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), and each has many talented and dedicated faculty members who make a transformational difference in the lives of their students. Each year, one of these faculty members is awarded the national association's prestigious "Faculty Member of the Year" Award. This year, Hudson Coun  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 13 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) students and alumni have seen the effects of HCCC's commitment to student success firsthand while the College's transformative efforts continue to garner national acclaim. Each year, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) honors a select group of its over 1,000 member community colleges with various Awards of Excellence at the organization's natio  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 11 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Monmouth University faculty recently presented on their commitment to interprofessional education (IPE) in the health care sector at the National Academies of Practice (NAP) Annual Meeting and Forum held in Jacksonville, FL. Sherry Greenberg, Ph.D., RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, and John R. Patro, OTD, OTR/L, PNAP, represented the University at the event. According to Patro, the emphasis on IPE at M  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, April 11 (TNSres) -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: * * * Pharmaceutical company will support five health-focused research projects conducted by Montclair students * * * A new agreement between Montclair State University and pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) will help support the next generation of STEM scholars through exposure to and mentorship within the pharmaceutical industry. The Princeton-based company granted the   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: The Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) vehicle that occurred Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Southampton Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. One adult male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. According to the preliminary investigation, on April 9, 202  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 9 -- The New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Last week, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released annual School Performance Reports, which includes assessment, student growth, and accountability data for all public school districts in New Jersey. When evaluating student growth in mathematics, 5 of the top 10 highest performing districts are public charter schools, despite charter schools serv  more

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, April 8 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Gaming Enforcement issued the following news release: Casino Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit: Based upon filings from the casino licensees made with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, the casino licensees reported 4th quarter 2023 Net Revenue of $781.9 million, reflecting a 1.3% increase over the same quarter last year. Casino licensees reported 4th quarter 2023 Gross Operating  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 12 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications Seven Princeton faculty members have received 2024 Guggenheim Fellowships, the largest faculty cohort since 2017. This year's recipients are Angela Creager, Rebecca Lazier, Jan-Werner Muller, Robert Pringle, Kim Lane Scheppele, Anna Shields and Corina Tarnita. Graduate alumni Jenann Ismael *97, Roy Scranton *16 and Ju  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, April 9 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College recently hosted its first "Biotechnology Panel Discussion," offering local educators the opportunity to learn about career opportunities and the increased demand for employees in the fields of aseptic processing and biomanufacturing. Held at the College's Event Center, the March 19 event was attended by high school administrators, superintendents, science te  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, April 12 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Anna Keiserman, a pianist and Assistant Professor of Music at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg, has received a New Jersey State Council on the Arts Local Arts Program Grant from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission for the MOZAIKA concert series. The MOZAIKA concert series was created to promote multicultural dialogue through the performance of music from th  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, April 11 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: In commemoration of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), the Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present "Meaningful Moments and Holocaust Remembrance with Maud Dahme and NJEA teachers Tamara Beatty and Lisa Hann," May 2, from 7-8 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public. The program will feature an online panel discussio  more

SEWELL, New Jersey, April 13 -- Rowan College of South Jersey issued the following news release: Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Rutgers University-Newark participated in a transfer partnership agreement ceremony to affirm their new relationship. This event took place on April 10 at the Guaracini Center, located on the College's Cumberland campus. State officials, administrators, and educators from both colleges were present and combined with RCSJ students, faculty, and staff to celeb  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 13 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: By Caroline Brobeil Fellowship advisors from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Mid-Atlantic gathered on the campus of Rutgers University-Camden this week for the regional meeting of the National Association of Fellowship Advisors(NAFA). After welcoming remarks by Marsha Lowery, the vice chancellor for student academic success at Rutgers-Camden, the conference featured panel dis  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Rutgers University-Camden is proud to announce that Benedetto Piccoli, the Joseph and Loretta Lopez Chair of Mathematics and distinguished professor of mathematics, was selected as the 2024 W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize recipient by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The award was given in recognition of Piccoli's significant contributions to applied mathematics, especially  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 12 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers Health researchers have found that hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are strongly associated with fatal cardiovascular disease for up to a year after birth. Among the hypertensive disorders that cause dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy -- chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia without severe features, preeclampsia with severe features, superimposed preecla  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 11 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical will showcase its wide range of SUNFOODS(TM) natural colorants for the food and beverage industry at several upcoming U.S. trade shows, including: * Supply Side East in Secaucus, N.J. (April16-17, 2024) * North California IFT Suppliers Night in Pleasanton, Calif. (April 25, 2024) * Pet Food Forum in Kansas City, Mo. (April 29-May 1, 2024) * Sweets and Snack Expo in Indian  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: By Eileen Reinhard The release of the 2024 graduate program rankings from U.S. News & World Report brought good news for Rutgers University-Camden. Two programs ranked among the top 100 in the nation, with both programs showing significant year-to-year gains. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program is ranked at #54, up from #69 in 2023, while the public affairs program is ranked at #76, up from #85  more