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�۲�ӰԺ initiative aims to strengthen community ties

New �۲�ӰԺ City University recently launched the �۲�ӰԺ President’s Community Advisory Council. Announced Aug. 22, the Council aims to forge stronger ties between �۲�ӰԺ and the surrounding community. It includes community leaders, anchor organizations, elected officials, local business owners and more. �۲�ӰԺ says the effort seeks to formalize and strengthen the stakeholder collaborations that have been built over the last 18 months, Coverage by

Acebo unveils �۲�ӰԺ President’s Community Advisory Council with 20 members

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Interim President Andres Acebo unveiled his first community advisory council consisting of 20 members from the education, business, and political sectors. The �۲�ӰԺ President’s Community Advisory Council is committed to enhancing the university’s engagement with the local community through various collaborative initiatives. Coverage by John Heinis.

�۲�ӰԺ Unveils Initiative to Forge Stronger University-Community Ties

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ), �۲�ӰԺ City, has created the �۲�ӰԺ President’s Community Advisory Council, an initiative designed to strengthen the bond between the university and its surrounding community. The establishment of the President’s Council seeks to formalize and strengthen the collaborative relationships that have been built with numerous stakeholders over the past 18 months, marking a significant step forward in canalizing mutual trust and support.

�۲�ӰԺ creates Community Advisory Council

In an effort designed to strengthen the bond between New �۲�ӰԺ City University and the surrounding community, the school announced Thursday that it has created a President’s Community Advisory Council that will help advise on and contribute to the school’s mission. 

ROI Influencers People of Color 2024: Top 30 — #24 Andrés Acebo

No. 1 on our Higher Education list, he continues to fight the good fight at �۲�ӰԺ, an essential body of higher education for so many.

Essex County College, �۲�ӰԺ Sign Transfer Agreement For Students

Essex|�۲�ӰԺ Express Transfer Agreement Signed

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) and Essex County College (ECC) have signed the Essex|�۲�ӰԺ Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to �۲�ӰԺ, according to the two institutions.

The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024 between �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo and Essex President Augustine A. Boakye, Ph.D.

�۲�ӰԺ, Essex County College launch seamless transfer program

(�۲�ӰԺ) and (ECC) established a seamless transfer program between the two institutions, the Essex|�۲�ӰԺ Express. �۲�ӰԺ and ECC leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony last week in �۲�ӰԺ City with other leaders and stakeholders. Effective Sept. 1, 2024, for a period of at least five years. Story by

�۲�ӰԺ & Essex Community College presidents sign express transfer program MOU

Under the terms of the articulation agreement, which is effective September 1, 2024 for a period of at least five years, Essex County College students in good academic standing who have earned an Associate of Arts or Science degree at Essex, will be granted joint admission into �۲�ӰԺ with junior academic status, in the same or similar academic program. Coverage by John Heinis/Hudson County View.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University and Essex County College sign Essex|�۲�ӰԺ Express Transfer Agreement

New �۲�ӰԺ City University and signed the Essex|�۲�ӰԺ Express — a transfer program Memorandum of Understandings to enable a seamless transfer experience from ECC to �۲�ӰԺ. The two schools gathered at a signing ceremony on July 18, 2024 between �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo and Essex President Augustine A. Boakye, Ph.D.

�۲�ӰԺ, Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County establish partnership

New �۲�ӰԺ City University and the recently announced a comprehensive partnership aimed at empowering underserved and underrepresented students to pursue postsecondary education, including peer mentorship opportunities and conditional admission to �۲�ӰԺ.

�۲�ӰԺ, Hudson Boys and Girls Club launch partnership

A new Hudson County partnership aims to support underserved students with higher education opportunities.

(�۲�ӰԺ) and (BGCHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) July 8, establishing a first-of-its-kind initiative between the school and a youth organization. According to the partners, the collaboration will focus on initiatives to facilitate pathways toward pursuing a college education at �۲�ӰԺ. Upon successful completion of BGCHC programs and meeting �۲�ӰԺ’s admission requirements, participants will receive conditional admission to �۲�ӰԺ. They’ll also earn a 15% tuition discount for up to four years, if they remain in good academic standing. Story by

�۲�ӰԺ forms partnership with Hudson Boys and Girls Club, offering 15% discount to members

You don’t need to be a math wiz to know that 15% off a college education is a heck of a deal. In a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County (BGCHC), New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) is offering just that for members who complete special programming at the club, attend �۲�ӰԺ and remain in good academic standing. 

Story by Ron Zeitlinger

�۲�ӰԺ announces new leadership in Division of Student Development and Community Engagement

New �۲�ӰԺ City University announced that, following an extensive search, Erin McCann has been appointed as the university’s next vice president for student development and community engagement, while Joy Smith has been selected as the inaugural associate vice president for student persistence. Both administrators will return to the university after previous tenures serving the �۲�ӰԺ community earlier in their higher education careers.

�۲�ӰԺ and Boys & Girls Club sign MOU to help students in underserved communities

New �۲�ӰԺ City University and the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County signed a memorandum of understanding today with the intent to help students in underserved communities receive a higher education. Coverage by John Heinis/Hudson County View.

Teacher, artist, �۲�ӰԺ alumna celebrates 100 years of life

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) alumna Bertha Dolores Wilson Miller ‘87 has a century’s worth of experience and memories, as the alumna celebrated living a full life on her 100th birthday on June 8. Miller reminisced about her time as an �۲�ӰԺ student and described it as a “crossroads” moment in her professional career.

“I became a reading specialist because I love working with children,” said Miller about her reasons for continuing her education.

Acebo earns praise ahead of Higher Ed Committee meeting on �۲�ӰԺ monitoring report

The state Senate and Assembly Higher Education Committees will meet Monday for a joint hearing to receive testimony on the findings of New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s Fiscal & Governance Monitoring Report and Accountability Plan. The intent of the hearing is to hear the status of benchmarks related to �۲�ӰԺ’s fiscal stability and recommendations about future steps needed to best serve the university’s students.

The article quotes committee co-chairs Senator Joe Cryan and Assemblywoman Linda Carter, and a statement of support issued by 21 legislators. �۲�ӰԺ by Tom Bergeron.

Opinion: Lawmakers reaffirm support for New �۲�ӰԺ City University and interim president Andres Acebo

"We applaud the servant leadership that the State and our communities have witnessed from �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo, J.D. President Acebo is the only current Latino to lead any institution of higher education in New �۲�ӰԺ and the youngest known ever to lead a public university in our State. Equally notable is that he also personifies the stories of the students he serves as a first-generation, public school-educated son of working-class immigrants, born and raised in Hudson County, who became the first person in his family to attend college. He exemplifies the promise of equal opportunity and higher education." �۲�ӰԺ by David Wildstein

Broken, not broke: Webinar on effort at �۲�ӰԺ to assist pediatric cancer patients with limited financial means

The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility at New �۲�ӰԺ City University next week will launch , a portal that facilitates information on financial support of pediatric cancer patients. The launch will include a virtual panel discussion (from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday) that will discuss the impact of childhood cancer on the financial stability and economic mobility of families and communities.

Panel discussion for brokenNotBroke

The New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility will launch the portal brokenNotBroke, which facilitates information on financial support to pediatric cancer patients, and hold a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, June 11, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Members of New �۲�ӰԺ Legislative Caucuses Reaffirm Support for �۲�ӰԺ and Applaud Leadership of Interim President Andres Acebo

A press release issued by 21 legislators and members of the New �۲�ӰԺ Legislative Caucuses reaffirmed support for �۲�ӰԺ and applaud the leadership of Interim President Andres Acebo.

"The undersigned members of the New �۲�ӰԺ Legislature, Latino Legislative Caucus, Black Legislative Caucus, and Hudson County Legislative Delegation issued this statement affirming their continued commitment and support for New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s (�۲�ӰԺ) revitalized mission and the thousands of students and families it serves, as well as the hundreds of faculty and staff who serve them. Many members, who have proudly grown in number in the new legislative session, have deep and personal ties to the University’s mission and the students and families it touches. We personify the stories of the students who walk onto �۲�ӰԺ’s campus, and some of us attended and graduated from the University, which is why we proudly supported last year’s legislative stabilization appropriation and will continue to legislatively support the University’s work and commitment to the populations it serves."

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15 N.J. lawmakers express support for �۲�ӰԺ and Interim President Acebo

15 New �۲�ӰԺ lawmakers have put out a lengthy statement expressing for New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) and Interim President Andres Acebo. The undersigned members of the Hudson County Legislative Delegation, Latino Legislative Caucus, and Black Legislative Caucus gave a glowing evaluation of ���������’s tenure, which began in January 2023. Story by John Heinis

New �۲�ӰԺ’s No. 1 Influencer in Higher Education

New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s Interim President Andrés Acebo has been named New �۲�ӰԺ’s No. 1 influencer in higher education by President Acebo: “I am profoundly honored to be named the number one higher education influencer and leader in the State of New �۲�ӰԺ by @ROINJNew. This recognition holds special significance for me as the first-generation son of Cuban immigrants who holds the privilege of being the first to go to college in my family and who now gets to lead a university in the very community that helped raise me in service of students whose lives overwhelmingly mirror my personal story. My parents’ sacrifices and unwavering belief in the power of education have been my guiding light my whole life.”

�۲�ӰԺ Interim President Acebo ranked no. 1 on ROI-NJ’s higher education list

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Interim President Andres Acebo was ranked no. 1 on ROI-NJ’s list of higher education influencers last week.

Half of �۲�ӰԺ students come from Hudson County. New enrollment plan wants to attract even more

NJ.com and The �۲�ӰԺ Journal released an article which profiles some of the students who attend �۲�ӰԺ and chronicles the mission championed every year. The article includes students and counselors from many local schools including Innovation, Dickinson and Lincoln High Schools, why �۲�ӰԺ is their preferred college of choice, and discusses how the Strategic Enrollment Plan announced in April will positively impact the future of the university.

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Top 10 — No. 1 Andrés Acebo

Interim President Andrés Acebo has been recognized as the  in the state of New �۲�ӰԺ in the announced on May 15 by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. 

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Deans, Directors & Key Officials — Donna Breault

She has been a huge player in the transformation of the school, leading the recently released Strategic Enrollment Plan as well as the schools’ Recovery and Revitalization Plan.

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: Deans, Directors & Key Officials — Brian Kirkpatrick

Fewer than 18 months after �۲�ӰԺ declared a fiscal emergency, Kirkpatrick (who started in June 2023) has helped school produce the first balanced operating budget since 2017, a key to �ѴǴǻ��’s outlook being upgraded from “negative” to “stable.”

ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2024: The Unheralded — Ira Thor

During what seemingly has been a perpetual time of crisis, he has provided accurate and informative insights regarding the recovery and revitalization of an anchor institution in its community.

College Answers: New �۲�ӰԺ’s leading institutions share their unique business education innovations

As part of the 2024 ROI Influencers: Higher Education List, ROI-NJ highlighted the institutions shaping the future of business education. �۲�ӰԺ was asked: Talk about a class, certificate or degree program that is based on a career of the future? Describe how you work with the business community to create your curriculum/teach your students? What makes your business school stand out from the crowd?

Nearly 1,700 awarded diplomas at �۲�ӰԺ commencement (PHOTOS)

New �۲�ӰԺ City University awarded nearly 1,700 degrees, including an 8.2% increase in undergraduate diplomas, during a pair of commencement ceremonies at Red Bull Arena in Harrison Wednesday.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University names commencement speaker

Bettina Love, professor, best-selling author and a leader in sparking cultural change, has been named New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s 2024 commencement speaker. Love will be the lone guest speaker during �۲�ӰԺ’s double ceremony. The first ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will include graduates from the School of Business and the College of Professional Studies.

�۲�ӰԺ Professor Donna Farina Pens Thought-Provoking Op-Ed on Languages Represented on Campus

Dr. Donna Farina, a professor in the  Department of Multicultural Leadership, has penned an op-ed in and The �۲�ӰԺ Journal entitled “‘𝗡𝗲𝘄’ 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗝𝗖𝗨.”&�Բ�����;This brilliant essay discusses her excitement as a linguist when meeting someone who speaks a language that is new to her, and how that can happen every day at a campus such as �۲�ӰԺ where more than 100 languages are represented. Dr. Farina also tells the story of several students she has taught who speak unique languages and describes their success stories.

While �۲�ӰԺ is revered in the community for being a transformative force, Dr. Farina poses the following question: "The question is, who exactly is being transformed? The amazing polyglot of students at New �۲�ӰԺ City University whose languages are a national treasure, or the rest of us who benefit every day from these immigrant students’ energy, motivation, vitality, talent, and grit?"

Read the thought-provoking article here:

President Acebo Appears as Guest on Hudson County View: Live

On April 24, �۲�ӰԺ President Andrés Acebo had the opportunity to spend time with journalist John Heinis in studio for the live broadcast of "Hudson County View: Live." President Acebo had the opportunity to discuss the refreshed mission and vision of the university, the important strategic work being accomplished on campus, and how these purposeful efforts are making a real difference in the lives of the students the university serves...a majority of them who call Hudson County home.

23 of �۲�ӰԺ’s BFA graduates to show off their work with ‘Modulations’

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ)’s annual BFA exhibition is celebrating the talents of its 23 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates of the Class of 2024 in a showcase that will open at �۲�ӰԺ’s two on-campus art galleries on April 20 for a limited run through May 10.

�۲�ӰԺ Galleries Will Host 2024 BFA Exhibition “Modulations”

(�۲�ӰԺ)’s annual BFA exhibition — an eclectic showcase of the culmination of the work of its 23 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates in the Class of 2024 — will open in �۲�ӰԺ’s two on-campus art galleries on April 20 for a limited run through May 10, 2024. The exhibition, entitled “Modulations”, is presented by the , and will include an opening reception and three Friday artist talks.

Star Ledger and NJ.com (March 20, 2024)

�۲�ӰԺ Professor J.D. Jayaraman Included as Subject Expert in �۲�ӰԺ on Financial Literacy in Marginalized Communities

J.D. Jayaraman, chair of the  (�۲�ӰԺ) Finance Department and an associate professor of finance at the university, is included as a subject matter expert in a on a nonprofit focused on financial literacy programming for children in marginalized communities in grades K-12. The March 20, 2024 article is entitled “How an N.J. man is teaching kids about finance with a beach ball and Connect 4” and was published by NJ Advance Media writer.

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NJEA, �۲�ӰԺ host joint event on future of education

On Monday, March 11, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller and New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) Interim President Andrés Acebo jointly hosted a roundtable discussion in �۲�ӰԺ’s Gilligan Student Union Building. Titled Teachers Rise Up: Propelling Our Profession Forward, the conversation was a result of NJEA and �۲�ӰԺ’s collaboration and shared goal of uplifting educators and strengthening the teaching profession.

�۲�ӰԺ School of Business to hold open house Saturday

New �۲�ӰԺ City University will host its in-person Spring 2024 School of Business Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the �۲�ӰԺ School of Business at Harborside 2 in �۲�ӰԺ City. It also will enable businesses an opportunity to learn more about the School of Business at �۲�ӰԺ.

New college chief gets it right [Opinion]

In a letter to the editor of the �۲�ӰԺ Journal, Elizabeth Hull, professor, Department of Political Science, Rutgers University, Newark, praises �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo and the work he has done leading New �۲�ӰԺ City University.

In digging school out of financially disastrous past, Acebo appears to have bright future as �۲�ӰԺ president 

This in-depth feature by NJ.com praises the leadership of Interim President Andrés Acebo, the impressive work done during his term, and why many people inside and outside �۲�ӰԺ say he deserves to be its next long-term leader. The article includes comments from students, faculty, and political leaders.  Story by Joshua Rosario

Insider NJ (February 22, 2024)

Statement by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, Nellie Pou, On �ѴǴǻ��’s Upgrade of New �۲�ӰԺ City University

Senators M. Teresa Ruiz and Nellie Pou applaud �ѴǴǻ��’s Investors Service for upgrading New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s (�۲�ӰԺ) outlook to stable from negative and affirming its outstanding Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings.

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�۲�ӰԺ City Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez Celebrates New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s Financial Upgrade

Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez today expressed her pride and excitement over the recent announcement from Moody's Investors Service regarding New �۲�ӰԺ City University's upgraded financial outlook. The university, under the capable leadership of Interim President Andrés Acebo, has seen its Moody's financial outlook change from negative to stable, marking a significant milestone in its financial health.

State Senator McKnight commends �۲�ӰԺ for upgraded �ѴǴǻ��’s credit rating

State Senator Angela McKnight (D-31) is commending New �۲�ӰԺ City University for receiving a �ѴǴǻ��’s credit rating that saw their score go from “negative” to “stable.”&�Բ�����;

“It is a major victory for my district to see �۲�ӰԺ achieve financial stability. As one of the top universities for social mobility in the country, institutions like �۲�ӰԺ are essential to providing opportunity and growth for students in our diverse community and beyond,” she said in a statement.

�ѴǴǻ��’s upgrades �۲�ӰԺ’s outlook from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’

�۲�ӰԺ received a stunningly positive review from , which upgraded its outlook from “negative” to “stable.” The agency also affirmed �۲�ӰԺ’s Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings. According to the report by �ѴǴǻ��’s, the revision of the outlook to “stable” reflects meaningful traction on financial turnaround plans, which have allowed �۲�ӰԺ to significantly reduce operating losses and stabilize cash reserves.

Moody's changes New �۲�ӰԺ City University (NJ) outlook to stable from negative; affirms Ba2 ratings

Moody's Investors Service has changed New �۲�ӰԺ City University's (�۲�ӰԺ, NJ) outlook to stable from negative and affirmed its outstanding Ba2 issuer and revenue bond ratings. The bonds were issued through the New �۲�ӰԺ Educational Facilities Authority (NJEFA). The university had total outstanding debt of $244 million at June 30, 2023.

ROI-NJ 2024 ROI Influencers Power List: Higher Education

�۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo has been recognized by ROI-NJ for the second year in a row as an honoree on its ROI Influencers: Power List for Higher Education. ROI-NJ is a statewide leading business publication. ROI-NJ delivers real-time news and features that provide New �۲�ӰԺ’s diverse business community with a Return On Information, while creating dynamic engagements among influencers. Read the full ROI-NJ publication here. President Acebo is recognized on page 37.

On a mission: 1 year into the job at �۲�ӰԺ, Acebo says aim is clear

On January 17, 2023,  was appointed Interim Presidentof  (�۲�ӰԺ). One year later, and with significant accomplishments and partnerships, and overwhelming progress, President Acebo and the university’s efforts are profiled in an article by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. The article, written by ROI-NJ Editor and Chief Content Officer, Tom Bergeron and published on January 17, is entitled “On a mission: 1 year into the job at �۲�ӰԺ, Acebo says aim is clear.”&�Բ�����;

New �۲�ӰԺ State Senator Angela V. McKnight (District 31), also offers her thoughts on President ���������’s leadership and efforts over the last year.

�۲�ӰԺ, �۲�ӰԺ City police union partner to offer education to officers

New �۲�ӰԺ City University is picking up . On Jan. 8, �۲�ӰԺ signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the �۲�ӰԺ City Police Officers Benevolent Association (JCPOBA) that allows �۲�ӰԺ City law enforcement officers to easily pursue higher education opportunities at the school. Story by

�۲�ӰԺ double alumnus awarded fellowship from Columbia University

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) double alumnus Ross W. Brown ‘11 (B.A. in Economics) ‘23 M.S. (Criminal Justice), has been selected for the Columbia University Center for Justice Beyond the Bars Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year at the Columbia University School of Social Work Center for Justice. This fellowship is awarded to those who are interested in the criminal justice system and social policy change, especially those who come from underrepresented groups and have been affected by the justice system.

�۲�ӰԺ & �۲�ӰԺ City POBA sign MOU to help police officers obtain their degrees

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) and the �۲�ӰԺ City Police Officers Benevolent Association (POBA) signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday to help cops obtain their four-year degrees. Story by

�۲�ӰԺ enters new year with momentum

Following several notable announcements to close out 2023, New �۲�ӰԺ City University enters 2024 riding a wave of positive momentum. �۲�ӰԺ has been of a financial crisis that ensnared the �۲�ӰԺ City institution – resulting in a leadership change, tough budget cuts, rightsizing and the appointment of a state monitor , which came in the wake of a state comptroller investigation and report.

President , , has taken the challenge head-on and forged �۲�ӰԺ ahead. Story by

Hudson County 2023 year in review: 

Here are some of Hudson County’s top stories of 2023, in no particular order: New �۲�ӰԺ City University is learning. it made major strides in 2023 in getting on the right course. The board appointed a new interim president, Andres Acebo, who is fully engaged in restoring the school to solid footing. Story by Ron Zeitlinger.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Galleries presents "The Universe of Ben Jones" and "Constellations"

New �۲�ӰԺ City University will hold the joint exhibit "The Universe of Ben Jones" in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery and "Constellations" in the �۲�ӰԺ Visual Arts Gallery, featuring the works and influences of �۲�ӰԺ professor emeritus of art Ben F. Jones. Both exhibits run from January 27 to April 3, 2024. There will be an Opening Reception for each on Janury 27 from 3-6 p.m.

N.J. congresswoman asks college heads to fight antisemitism on campus

U.S. Rep. , D-11th Dist., wrote to the presidents of more than 40 of New �۲�ӰԺ’s colleges and universities Monday, urging them to address the rise of antisemitism . The presidents were quick to respond.

“Hate speech has no place on any of our college campuses or anywhere in society,” said Andrés Acebo, interim president of New �۲�ӰԺ City University. “Our Jewish and Muslim communities deserve a safe haven where there is never an excuse for anti-Semitism or Islamophobia, and we must all remain vigilant against bigotry.”

�۲�ӰԺ signs 1st-of-its-kind agreement with group representing 17 Latin American consulates

New �۲�ӰԺ City University — led by the school’s Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility — last week signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding with GLACO, an alliance made up of 17 Latin American consulates that aim to collaborate when offering consular services as well as migratory, educational and health issues.

�۲�ӰԺ named to 2023 Military Times Best for Vets college list

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) has been recognized by the Military Times by being named to its 2023 “Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings, released on Nov. 6. �۲�ӰԺ is one of only four 4-year universities in New �۲�ӰԺ to be honored.

After beating back stage 4 cancer, �۲�ӰԺ assistant IT director is now taking on NYC Marathon

New �۲�ӰԺ City University's assistant director of information technology, Roberto Romero, will run in the New York City marathon on November 5 — less than a year after being part of a clinical trial for Stage 4 cancer. The �۲�ӰԺ Journal chronicles his journey to run 26.2 miles, for cancer research. Story by Ron Zeitlinger.

�۲�ӰԺ campus community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

New �۲�ӰԺ City University interim President Andrés Acebo, administrators, faculty, staff, students and community members were joined on campus by Brian Bridges and state leaders for the culminating event of Hispanic Heritage Month last Thursday. A joint resolution from the state of New �۲�ӰԺ and the state Senate and General Assembly was bestowed by Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro (D-Hoboken) on behalf of Chaparro, Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-�۲�ӰԺ City) and Sen. Brian Stack (D-�۲�ӰԺ City), commending and recognizing ���������’s leadership since becoming president in January. Acebo surprised Chaparro by presenting her with the New �۲�ӰԺ City University Presidential Medallion.

An unexpected slice of Peru is hidden here in N.J. and you’ve got to visit

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, NJ Advance Media writer tells the story of Paterson, N.J.'s "Peru Square" — the area behind Mill, Market, Main, and Cianci streets which was officially designated in 2016. �۲�ӰԺ Professor Max Herman, an expert in urban sociology, says areas like Peru Square have a certain vibrance and pull to them he attributes to people like Maria del Pilar, and the many others, who pour into them.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Foundation announces Crum & Forster Scholarship

Underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce within the insurance industry, — a leading national property, casualty and accident & health insurer headquartered in Morristown — announced it established the Crum & Forster Scholarship in partnership with New �۲�ӰԺ City University.

Why being designated Hispanic ‘serving’ is not nearly enough for higher education institutions

On September 22, �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo joined leaders from NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, and Bergen Community College on a panel at the Diversity Expo by the. During the panel discussion, Acebo said “The pathway forward that we’ve charged and chartered has been about being unrelentingly focused on driving economic and social mobility — of recognizing that that degree that our (families) pushed us to pursue is still the single greatest pathway to mobility,” Story by Tom Bergeron

If you’re looking for a diverse workforce, higher ed is place to star

During his appearance as a panelist on September 22 at the Diversity Expo by the, one of the key topics was around building a diverse workforce. �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo said “If we’re good enough to do business with, then your work is good enough to hire our students. “Higher education, in general, is headed toward a great disruption — the value proposition is being challenged. Be the disruptor. Change the business model. Be a catalyst for innovation, for prosperity and empowerment — and that unfolds brilliantly in our communities when we’re tied to businesses.” Story by Tom Bergeron

�۲�ӰԺ interim President Acebo selected for AASCU New Presidents Academy

�۲�ӰԺ interim president, Andrés Acebo, was recently selected to participate in the 2023 New Presidents Academy. Acebo, who was appointed interim president in January, is one of just 26 new presidents nationally selected to participate in this prestigious academy, and the only president from New �۲�ӰԺ.

Tribute to Lieutenant Gov. Sheila Oliver from Interim President Andrés Acebo

�۲�ӰԺ joins the entire State of New �۲�ӰԺ in mourning the sudden and tragic passing of trailblazing New �۲�ӰԺ Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver on August 1, 2023. New �۲�ӰԺ City University Interim President Andrés Acebo joined leaders from across the state in paying tribute to Lieutenant Gov. Oliver. His tribute was also published alongside other leaders in the .

Peralta named chief of staff at New �۲�ӰԺ City University

Milagros “Millie” Peralta has been appointed the new Chief of Staff to New �۲�ӰԺ City University Interim President Andrés Acebo, according to a Wednesday announcement from the University.

Longtime Senator Cunningham chief of staff takes on same role for head of �۲�ӰԺ

The longtime chief of staff for state Senator Sandra Cunningham (D-31) is taking on the same role for New �۲�ӰԺ City University Interim President Andres Acebo.

How New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s interim president is charting a path to financial viability

In this profile by Lilah Burke published by Higher Ed Dive, the national higher education publication profiles how Interim President has helped lead the university beyond its 2022 financial emergency, onto a path to recovery.

Mission-driven: How �۲�ӰԺ has moved from crisis to recovery

�۲�ӰԺ's recovery from the financial emergency declared in June 2022, is profiled in an article by ROI-NJ, a statewide leading business publication. The article, published on July 12, is entitled “Mission-driven: How �۲�ӰԺ has moved from crisis to recovery.” The feature is presented in a question and answer format with Interim President Andrés Acebo and ROI-NJ Editor and Chief Content Officer, Tom Bergeron. In the profile, Bergeron discusses ���������’s first six months in his role as interim president — an appointment that began on January 17, 2023 — as Acebo reflects on how far the university has come — and where it’s headed in the future.

For �۲�ӰԺ’s Acebo, success story born of opportunity, affirmative action college ruling hits home

After the Supreme Court's landmark decision regarding the future of Affirmative Action in higher education, ROI-NJ spoke with Interim President Andrés Acebo about how the ruling will impact students with a similar background as he. The ruling will not necessarily impact the admissions process at �۲�ӰԺ — the largest Hispanic-serving institution in the state — but it surely will hamper students who are so similar to him. Acebo wonders if they’ll have the same opportunities that he had.

Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions. What does it mean for New �۲�ӰԺ?

In the wake of the Supreme Court making a landmark decision regarding the future of Affirmative Action in higher education, News 12 New �۲�ӰԺ spoke with �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo. What is clear is universities like �۲�ӰԺ are now even more significant to the people of the state of New �۲�ӰԺ, and its college students. Watch the full interview. President ���������’s interview begins at the 1:30 mark where News 12 notes that schools like �۲�ӰԺ could become more important than ever before. Acebo said: “the promise of a higher education, particularly in communities of color and communities that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized, need to be safeguarded.”

President Andrés Acebo Appeared on Ino Contigo on May 16

On May 16,   (�۲�ӰԺ) ​​Interim President appeared on the Spanish language morning variety show "Ino Contigo". During the nearly 30-minute segment, President Acebo shared his family’s story, the power of the �۲�ӰԺ community, and the privilege he has to protect and advance �۲�ӰԺ's mission as the only Hispanic leading any college or university in the state of New �۲�ӰԺ.

The appearance is the latest in a series of media appearances this semester in �۲�ӰԺ’s ongoing efforts to meet our linguistically and culturally diverse communities. In support of the university’s published , Acebo articulates the challenges that students face, the efforts of �۲�ӰԺ to serve the Hispanic/Latino community, including helping students achieve their educational goals, and how �۲�ӰԺ has become the most transfer friendly in the state of New �۲�ӰԺ.

The program’s host is Ino Gomez, an award-winning veteran of Spanish radio in the New York and Miami metro areas.

HACU president praises �۲�ӰԺ, says Hispanic-serving institutions are crucial to lifting community

ROI-NJ reports on the visit to �۲�ӰԺ by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores, and his message that the way to raise underserved communities is an open secret: higher education — with a clear pathway.

AFTNJ president: Several of New �۲�ӰԺ’s colleges and universities are struggling | Opinion

In this Op Ed in the Star Ledger authored by Donna M. Chiera, president of AFT New �۲�ӰԺ, the parent organization of �۲�ӰԺ's AFT Local 1839 which represents faculty and staff, she says that while several of the state’s stronger, larger public higher education institutions are doing well, there is evidence of instability at colleges and universities all around the Garden State. Chiera writes "We know schools such as �۲�ӰԺ and William Paterson need more state funding. We need to invest smartly in our public colleges and universities. They should be places where faculty and staff want to work and students want to attend to get a great education, and places that make New �۲�ӰԺ residents proud of our many and diverse institutions of higher education. And we need to ensure that students attending our schools grow and thrive and are well-prepared for their chosen career paths."

Hispanic-serving Institutions Uplift Communities

New �۲�ӰԺ Business Magazine reports on the visit to �۲�ӰԺ by Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores and his receipt of the �۲�ӰԺ Presidential Medallion from �۲�ӰԺ Interim President Andrés Acebo.

HACU president and CEO receives �۲�ӰԺ Presidential Medal of Honor

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ President and CEO Antonio R. Flores received the New �۲�ӰԺ City University Medal of Honor on May 5, 2023. The award was presented by Interim �۲�ӰԺ President Andrés Acebo in �۲�ӰԺ City, New �۲�ӰԺ.

Students behaving badly: �۲�ӰԺ City schools issued nearly 500 suspensions in Marc

, Associate Professor and Co-Chair in the Department of Special Education, is a faculty expert cited in a May 7 article by and The �۲�ӰԺ Journal entitled "Students behaving badly: �۲�ӰԺ City schools issued nearly 500 suspensions in March". In the article, Fleres offers insight into why student behavior, especially at the high school level, has been so problematic this year. “Kids are really crying out for help," Fleres told reporter Joshua Rosario.

How �۲�ӰԺ is helping outgoing faculty train to become high school teachers — for free

This article in ROI-NJ highlights the April 17 announcement by �۲�ӰԺ that faculty at the university who are facing retrenchment at the end of the year due to the financial crisis at the school are getting an opportunity to train to maintain a spot in the profession — without cost — with the help of the university, through the alternative pathways to teaching programs.

Collaborating to turn things around at New �۲�ӰԺ City University

NJ Spotlight News visited campus on April 17 to discuss how �۲�ӰԺ is recovering following June's financial crisis was declared. The news program interviewed Interim President , AFT Local 1839 President Dr. Barbara Hildner, an �۲�ӰԺ English Professor since 1972, and , Chief Negotiator of AFT Local 1839 and Professor of Criminal Justice at �۲�ӰԺ since September 1987, to discuss this month's memorandum of understanding between �۲�ӰԺ's administration and faculty. Among the accomplishments of the document, it encourages collaboration between the people who run the campus and those who teach there. Interview and story by Ted Goldberg

�۲�ӰԺ's 2023 B.F.A. Exhibition, CRESCENDO Opens Next Week

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ)'s annual B.F.A. exhibition - a culmination of the work of its 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates - will open in �۲�ӰԺ's two on-campus art galleries on April 22 and run through May 12. The 2023 event is entitled "Crescendo" and will offer a diverse output of artworks from clay sculpture to digital illustration.

�۲�ӰԺ partners with faculty group on ‘historic’ goals

�۲�ӰԺ and AFT Local 1839 — the local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers — announced April 11 they signed a “historic” Memorandum of Understanding that lays the groundwork for shared governance and good faith labor relations at the university. �۲�ӰԺ by Dawn Furnas

Family bonds remain strong at �۲�ӰԺ, 30-plus years after greatest success stories

Writer Jason Bernstein spoke with �۲�ӰԺ coaching icon Charlie Brown '65, '85 (M.A.) and many of his former players from the 1986 and 1992 Final Four teams at this month's The Basketball Reunion event to highlight the family bond that has long existed in the �۲�ӰԺ men's basketball program, which continues to this day.

Labor peace … at New �۲�ӰԺ City University

This article in ROI-NJ highlights the MOU signed between the �۲�ӰԺ administration and AFT Local 1839 labor union that forms the framework for shared vision, good faith labor relations and collective responsibility for student success. �۲�ӰԺ by Tom Bergeron

�۲�ӰԺ president sees a bright future for beleaguered school | Quigley | Opinion

This op-ed article, published by former assemblywoman Joan Quigley, president and CEO of North Hudson Community Action Corp., who discusses the path and work thus far of �۲�ӰԺ Interim President , and the future for �۲�ӰԺ.

Stevens Tech, �۲�ӰԺ Among New �۲�ӰԺ Universities Sharing $18.1 in Federal Funding

Two area universities will benefit from part of the $18.1 million in federal funding that US Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker secured for New �۲�ӰԺ colleges and universities. $782,000 has been earmarked New �۲�ӰԺ City University to “provide equitable access to high-demand online nursing education.

President Acebo Appeared on Univision on April 8 and 9

Interim President was a guest on the Univision news program “Amigos De Univision” on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 on “UniMas.” Read more about the appearance in �۲�ӰԺ News.

State leaders, prioritize the working people of NJ by funding �۲�ӰԺ | Opinion

This op-ed article, published by two former honor students and �۲�ӰԺ alumnae Laura Bustamante '18 and Kristel Mejia-Asqui '22, discusses how their alma mater is a vital pillar of higher education in Hudson County and New �۲�ӰԺ, and encourages state leaders to prioritize funding for �۲�ӰԺ and ensure that it can continue to serve its students and the working people of New �۲�ӰԺ.

Poet laureate RescuePoetix to grace both LATI Colloquium at �۲�ӰԺ and Poetry Festival at City Hall

The 6th Annual LATI Colloquium at New �۲�ӰԺ City University will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 12 and 13, and will feature art exhibitions, performances, music, thesis, panels, and presentations from both students and academic faculty.

How micro-credentials complement traditional higher ed programs

Andrés Acebo, Interim President, New �۲�ӰԺ City University

"It is pinned to the principle of meeting students where they are. Students here have tenacity and perseverance. They persist despite seemingly insurmountable odds and that is exactly what the future workforce is going to require."

President Acebo Appeared on "Tiempo" on ABC-7 on April 2

�۲�ӰԺ Interim President appeared on ABC-7 Eyewitness News in New York when he was the guest of host on the program ''. the university, its mission to its remarkable faculty, staff, and students, and the �۲�ӰԺ community, how he has led during the financial emergency over the current academic year, and his unconventional path to the presidency of �۲�ӰԺ.

Federal Nursing Funds Bolster �۲�ӰԺ’s ‘Road To Recovery’

New �۲�ӰԺ City University, based in �۲�ӰԺ City with a two-year-old campus on Fort Monmouth, continues enacting measures to regain its financial footing and keep the Oceanport campus open, including offering its facilities to outside groups. Story discusses �۲�ӰԺ's new partnerships, its online education federal funding, academic reorganization, and the 'Fund �۲�ӰԺ' rally. Story by Laura D.C. Kolnoski

�۲�ӰԺ women’s basketball made some more history this season

North Bergen star ends �۲�ӰԺ career with accolade

When Pat Devaney, Sr. took over the New �۲�ӰԺ City University women’s basketball team five seasons ago, he had a clear goal and a strategy to turn around the then-struggling program. So the fact that the Gothic Knights have achieved unprecedented success the past three seasons under his watch isn’t shocking to him. But he has to admit that not even he could have predicted this rapid ascent. Story by Garrett Rasko-Martinis.

Hundreds rally demanding more state funding for �۲�ӰԺ

A couple hundred people — professors, students, union leaders and elected officials — packed into New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s student union Monday to urge Gov. Phil Murphy to pony up more funding for the financially distressed institution. Story by Joshua Rosario

Teachers, students, unions, and �۲�ӰԺ City electeds rally to get �۲�ӰԺ more state funding

Teachers, students, unions, and �۲�ӰԺ City electeds gathered at the New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) student center for a rally calling for more state funding. Story by Daniel Ulloa

Interview with �۲�ӰԺ head women's basketball coach Pat Devaney, and star player Damaris Rodriguez

Sunil Sunder Raj of �۲�ӰԺ Sporting News sat down via Zoom with New �۲�ӰԺ City University women's basketball coach Pat Devaney and his star player, Damaris Rodriguez. The trio discuss the 2023 season and what's to come moving forward.

�۲�ӰԺ’s online nursing program gets nearly $800K boost

�۲�ӰԺ announced March 9 it will receive $782,000 in federally appropriated funds to increase access to the school’s online nursing education program. Story by

Ground-up growth: �۲�ӰԺ’s sports wagering center is continuing to make progress toward workforce of the future

The article features the progress in launching �۲�ӰԺ's Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center and interviews former �۲�ӰԺ Founding Dean of the School of Business, Bernie McSherry, and entrepreneur David Naczycz, who  was named the center’s first executive director. Story by Brett Johnson

Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen community restaurant coming to �۲�ӰԺ campus in �۲�ӰԺ City

A Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen is coming to �۲�ӰԺ City. A fourth location of the rocker's nonprofit community restaurants will set up shop on the second floor of the Gilligan Student Union Building on the campus of New �۲�ӰԺ City University starting Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. The hours in �۲�ӰԺ City will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Other Soul Kitchens are located in Red Bank, Toms River, and inside the inside the Paul Robeson Campus Center on the campus of the Rutgers University-Newark.
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On a recent episode of Chat Box on NJ Spotlight News, alumnus David Cruz '84 talks with New �۲�ӰԺ City University Interim President Andrés Acebo about the university's financial crisis and its impact on real estate acquisitions and degree programs. Watch the 9:49 interview.

At �۲�ӰԺ, historic project labor agreement comes with internships, too

A memorandum of understanding signed by New �۲�ӰԺ City University and the Hudson County Building Trades will make �۲�ӰԺ the first public university in the state to authorize that all university construction projects that exceed $5 million be completed by union labor. The historic agreement, however, is about more than just union projects — it’s about jobs for students and the community. Story by Tom Bergeron.

�۲�ӰԺ, Hudson County Building Trades announce labor agreement

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) and Hudson County Building Trades signed a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and memorandum of understanding (MOU) centered on providing internship opportunities for �۲�ӰԺ students. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor.

�۲�ӰԺ signs agreement securing union workers on all construction projects over $5 million

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Tuesday announced a labor agreement with the Hudson Building Trades Union that will secure all construction projects over $5 million be built by union labor. Story by Joshua Rosario.

POLITICO Pro Q&A: New �۲�ӰԺ City University interim president Andrés Acebo

Politico Pro Education reporter Carly Sitrin sits down with �۲�ӰԺ interim president Andrés Acebo for an in-depth interview.

New Interim President: ‘�۲�ӰԺ Is Not Closing Its Doors’

Monmouth County reporter Laura D.C. Kolnoski discusses �۲�ӰԺ's Fort Monmouth campus and his new role as interim president of �۲�ӰԺ.

Community effort: Unique path that led Acebo to top job at �۲�ӰԺ

New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s interim president eager for opportunity to help anchor institution in Hudson County. Andres “Andy” Acebo has the nautical compass that his father, Aurelio Acebo, had on the makeshift raft that he used to escape from communist Cuba and come to the U.S. as an 18-year-old in 1966...Story by Tom Bergeron.

Q&A: New �۲�ӰԺ head on supporting Fort Monmouth campus — while remaining true to �۲�ӰԺ City

At a time in which New �۲�ӰԺ City University is in the midst of a financial crisis, it might seem likely for the school to pull back from — or even pull out of — its expansion to Fort Monmouth, where the school has a small satellite campus. Acebo speaks on number of issues regarding future of New �۲�ӰԺ City University — and assures: It is not closing its doors...Story by Tom Bergeron.

Acebo to be named interim president of �۲�ӰԺ today

Andy Acebo, who came to New �۲�ӰԺ City University two years ago to serve as its chief of staff — and then helped lead its restructuring efforts during a period of dire financial pressures that continue to this day — will be named interim president of the university later Friday morning, ROI-NJ has learned. Story by Tom Bergeron.

Andrés Acebo chosen to lead �۲�ӰԺ out of fiscal emergency

New �۲�ӰԺ City University has chosen Andrés Acebo, currently the executive vice president and university counsel, to be its new interim president and lead the school through choppy fiscal waters. He'll become “the youngest known president to ever lead a public university in New �۲�ӰԺ,” according to a statement from New �۲�ӰԺ City University. Story by Carly Sitrin.

�۲�ӰԺ expected to name senior staffer as interim president, sources say

New �۲�ӰԺ City University is expected to announce Executive Vice President and University Counsel Andres Acebo as its new interim, multiple sources told The �۲�ӰԺ Journal. Story by Joshua Rosario.

�۲�ӰԺ names Executive VP and University Counsel Andres Acebo as new interim president

New �۲�ӰԺ City University has named Executive Vice President and University Counsel Andres Acebo as their new interim vice president, school officials said this morning. Story by John Heinis

Acebo Named Interim President of New �۲�ӰԺ City University

Andrés Acebo, the executive vice president and university counsel of New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ), has been appointed as the new interim president of the university, effective Jan. 17. 

Acebo named interim president of �۲�ӰԺ

New �۲�ӰԺ City University announced Jan. 13 that Andres Acebo has been named interim president of the university, effective Jan. 17. Story by Matthew Fazelpoor.

�۲�ӰԺ offers an exploration of the Sixth Street Embankment

History, land use policy, environmental degradation, and nature’s reclamation of an industrial landscape are just a few of the themes explored by visual artists in The Embankment on My Mind. The exhibition runs from November 1 through December 16, 2022, at New �۲�ӰԺ City University’s two on-campus art galleries.

“New �۲�ӰԺ City University recognized as Apple Distinguished School for iNurse Initiative”

New �۲�ӰԺ City University‘s nursing program has been recognized as an Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its iNurse Initiative in the Accelerated BSN degree program, according to a Tuesday announcement. �۲�ӰԺ earned the designation following more than a decade of use of Apple technology by the university as a part of the initiative.

“Juneteenth: A day of reflection and gratitude”

On Sunday, June 19, �۲�ӰԺ, the State of New �۲�ӰԺ and the nation observed Juneteenth — the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. In observance of this important federal holiday, the Star Ledger and NJ.com invited Dr. Natoschia Scruggs, Assistant Professor of African & African American Studies and Director of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center, to be a guest columnist to discuss the significance of Juneteenth.

NJ Business Beat with Rhonda Schaffler

�۲�ӰԺ and CareerSpring is featured in a nearly four-minute segment on on NJ PBS Thirteen. Schaffler, the NJ Spotlight News Business Correspondent, interviewed Josh Iannuzzi, Career Services Director of �۲�ӰԺ’s School of Business, on a program entitled “In Focus: State of the Labor Market”, which aired on June 4. During the interview, Schaffler and Iannuzzi discuss why �۲�ӰԺ has made it a priority to help first-generation college students enter the workforce, the partnership with CareerSpring, the progress of the partnership after the first semester, �����ԲԳܳ�����’s optimism about the job market the Class of 2022 is entering, and �۲�ӰԺ’s success in graduating first-gen students at a rate higher than the national average.

Watch the full interview, which begins at the 17:45 mark and runs through 21:36.

Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging

Walter Nugent, professor and chairperson of �۲�ӰԺ’s Fire Science department,  who also has a finance background, is featured in an article in WHYY, PBS and NPR entitled “Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging.” Professor Nugent discusses the challenges these warehouses will face going forward, at a time where the subject of building warehouses is a hot topic in New �۲�ӰԺ.

Asian American Pacific Islander celebration held in �۲�ӰԺ City

Sen. Bob Menendez held a first of its kind event Saturday in Hudson County in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration was held at New �۲�ӰԺ City University in �۲�ӰԺ City at the �۲�ӰԺ School of Business.

MOUs signed with Ireland’s top tech universities and incubators

�۲�ӰԺ’s School of Business and Guarini Institute extend international reach with historic agreement. New �۲�ӰԺ City University was the only four-year New �۲�ӰԺ higher educational institution that was part of these historical discussions and partnerships, as leaders from �۲�ӰԺ’s School of Business and Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility joined the delegation on a trip that will continue to expand �۲�ӰԺ’s international footprint.

�۲�ӰԺ To Collaborate With Top Irish Tech University, Start-Up Accelerator

As part of an effort to spur more economic activity with Ireland, New �۲�ӰԺ Gov. Phil Murphy announced a series of partnerships aimed at strengthening relationships in the technology sector.

�۲�ӰԺ strikes partnership with Caucasus University in Republic of Georgia

�۲�ӰԺ has announced it has entered into an innovative international academic partnership with Caucasus University (CU) in the Republic of Georgia to offer students the ability to complete a 1+1+1 bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.

Atlantic Technological University signs partnerships with US institutions

A new technological university in the northwest has linked up with a university and business groups in New �۲�ӰԺ in order to boost opportunities for students. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) signed agreements with New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ).

�۲�ӰԺ plans to raise tuition, but says total cost per student will go down next year

New �۲�ӰԺ City University is planning on raising tuition for students for the 2022-23 school year.

Business Report: Ireland invests

�۲�ӰԺ's signing of a Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) on April 25 with top Irish tech universities is discussed in the NJ Spotlight News report.

�۲�ӰԺ, DEVCO latest collaborators announced on Murphy’s Ireland trip

�۲�ӰԺ was the only four-year New �۲�ӰԺ higher educational institution as part of these historical discussions and partnerships, as leaders from �۲�ӰԺ’s School of Business and Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility joined the delegation of Governor Murphy and Choose New �۲�ӰԺ’s Mathews on a trip which will continue to expand �۲�ӰԺ’s international footprint.

New �۲�ӰԺan and Irish institutions sign three academic memorandums of understanding

As part of their joint economic development trip to Ireland, Gov. Phil Murphy and Choose NJ CEO Wesley Mathews today presided over the signing of three memorandums of understanding between New �۲�ӰԺ- and Ireland-based academic, real estate, and startup institutions.

Plastic bag and styrofoam ban applies to N.J. colleges, but most are ahead of the game

With the state's plastic bag ban taking effect on May 4, the article discusses how �۲�ӰԺ and other colleges, have been proactive in this area.

Plastic bag and styrofoam ban applies to N.J. colleges, but most are ahead of the game

Dr. Amit J. Mokashi, maritime/transportation expert and associate professor at New �۲�ӰԺ City University School of Business in �۲�ӰԺ City, sheds light on the current bottleneck at area ports, the bullwhip effect that’s resulted and when products may flow normally again. 

�۲�ӰԺ Strengthens Career Access for First Generation College Students

�۲�ӰԺ has partnered with CareerSpring — a national online job placement and networking platform for first-generation college students — to enhance its career access support for first generation college students, which make up 54% of the institution’s undergraduate population. �۲�ӰԺ is the first educational institution in New �۲�ӰԺ to join the national non-profit’s Network of Education Partners.

�۲�ӰԺ to hold pitch competition April 26

ROI-NJ features the commitment from Gregory Dell’Aquila and Mission 50 toward innovation on Hudson County’s college campuses, which will lead to �۲�ӰԺ's inaugural pitch competition, through the �۲�ӰԺ Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR).

�۲�ӰԺ Women's Wrestling To Make History With First-Ever Collegiate Match in State

NBC-4 in New York highlights the news that New �۲�ӰԺ City University will make history Sunday, February 6 when it hosts the first-ever collegiate women’s wrestling match in the state of New �۲�ӰԺ, the university announced.

Longtime college football coach Arnold Jeter dies at age 82; was �۲�ӰԺ’s last coach

Arnold Jeter, whose college coaching career spanned five decades and stints at Rutgers and New �۲�ӰԺ City University, had died at the age of 82, university officials said. in Gothic Knights’ history when he took over in 2001. The program was disbanded after the 2002 season, but Jeter stayed with �۲�ӰԺ as coordinator of athletic academic advisement and retention until he retired in 2012.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Named Fulbright HSI Leader

New �۲�ӰԺ City University (�۲�ӰԺ) has been designated a 2021 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader by the U.S. Department of State, in the inaugural year of this national designation.

More Tri-State Colleges Are Starting to Require Covid Booster as Omicron Looms

Dr. Jodi Bailey, �۲�ӰԺ Vice President for Student Affairs, was a guest on NBC-4 television in New York, discussing the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is impacting college campuses. Dr. Bailey appears at the 2:25 mark of the informative story by Linda Gaudino.

University Place at �۲�ӰԺ Continues to Progress with Entrance Sign Raising

NJASCU shared news of the transformation of �۲�ӰԺ's 'University Place' project making substantial progress with the raising of the sign marking the entrance to the neighborhood.

Why N.J. delegation trip to Israel may quickly produce economic impact

ROI-NJ.com reports on a historic trip on November 15 to the Port of Ashdod in Israel. �۲�ӰԺ President Sue Henderson joined Adrian Franco, Executive Director of the Guarini Institute of International Education and Economic Mobility and Bernard McSherry, Founding Dean of the �۲�ӰԺ School of Business, as part of a delegation of 17 with Choose New �۲�ӰԺ which traveled to Israel for this historic partnership.

Hudson County’s local college basketball teams are all eyeing big prizes this season

Garrett Rasko-Martinis of The �۲�ӰԺ Journal previews what to expect during the 2021-22 season from the �۲�ӰԺ women's and men's basketball teams.

After historic season last year, what does �۲�ӰԺ’s women’s team do for an encore?
The �۲�ӰԺ’s women’s basketball team’s season last year couldn’t have gone much better, finishing 9-2 and winning the program’s first-ever conference title in its 51-year history. But head coach Pat Devaney Sr. - who has led the team’s resurgence from the winless squad he took over three years ago - knows his team missed out on playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever, which was cancelled amid the pandemic. This year, the objectives are clear for him and the Gothic Knights.

�۲�ӰԺ’s men’s team returns most of its roster from last year’s championship squad
The �۲�ӰԺ men’s basketball team had a season for the ages last year. Former North Bergen High School standout Kayton Darley sealed the Gothic Knights’ first New �۲�ӰԺ Athletic Conference title since 2011 on a buzzer-beating three-pointer to cap off a thrilling 21-point comeback. And with most of that championship roster back this season, key players getting healthy and some exciting young talent joining the team, �۲�ӰԺ looks primed for a repeat with a full season of games ahead.

The Jan. 6 insurrection was not a solely white affair. What compelled others to join?

This article discusses those arrested for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection and their motivation — particularly people of color. Max Herman, �۲�ӰԺ Associate Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, and an expert on urban sociology and social conflict, is one of several experts quoted in this nationally syndicated story from the USA Today network of papers.

�۲�ӰԺ to partner with Consulate General of Mexico in N.Y. to advance Mexican American economic mobility

This article profiles the memorandum of agreement signed on October 13 between �۲�ӰԺ through its Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility and to foster academic exchanges, community outreach, and participation in the newly crafted program Acelera Nueva �۲�ӰԺ.

�۲�ӰԺ, Consulate General of Mexico sign MOU to create Acelera Nueva �۲�ӰԺ

This article also profiles the memorandum of agreement signed on October 13 between �۲�ӰԺ through its Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility and Consulate General of Mexico in New York.

Urban to nature: �۲�ӰԺ Earth Museum opens

This article profiles the �۲�ӰԺ Earth Museum, which was created thanks to the work of three faculty members, led by Hun Bok Jung, Chair of the �۲�ӰԺ Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. The �۲�ӰԺ Earth Museum opened in Fall 2021 in the Science Building.

After a tumultuous 2 years, A. Harry Moore starts school year with more students, more staff and happy parents

This article discusses the successful opening of A. Harry Moore for the 2021-22 academic year, its increased enrollment and staff additions. In a long-standing partnership with the �۲�ӰԺ City Board of Education, �۲�ӰԺ continues to provide the program instruction at the school.

Many NJ Universities, Colleges Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Dr. Jodi Bailey, Vice President for Student Affairs, is the featured administrator in this television interview with NJ Spotlight News, discussing campus vaccination efforts to keep college campuses safe from COVID-19 as in-person classes resume this fall.

Diversity and Inclusion Offices Established at Hudson Colleges to Make Sure Everyone has a Seat at the Table

This article profiles the introduction of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as �۲�ӰԺ's inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and the importance of creating an office of inclusion and diversity at New �۲�ӰԺ City University and �۲�ӰԺ's partner school Hudson County Community College. Dr. Gonzalez discusses his goals and how his office will lead, and the resources it will provide.

Andrés Acebo Rights the Ship

This article profiles the family journey and career of Andrés Acebo, interim chief of staff and secretary to the board of trustees as well as assistant university counsel at �۲�ӰԺ. Acebo, whose family fled Cuba nearly 60 years ago, details the path that led him from law school and partner to working in service of a public anchor institution at �۲�ӰԺ.

A Waiting Game

This article discusses how colleges that are requiring COVID-19 vaccinations are handling vaccination rates in advance of deadlines for students to submit documentation. Jodi Bailey, Vice President for Student Affairs, is interviewed.

�۲�ӰԺ, NJEDA to establish sports betting, fintech hub

This article goes over the details of �۲�ӰԺ's new agreement with NJEDA to propel the state forward with a Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center.

Daily Briefing: Comings and Goings

In the May 24 ediion of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as �۲�ӰԺ's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in discussed in the Comings and Goings section.

�۲�ӰԺ names chief diversity and inclusion officer

In this article, ROI-NJ.com discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as �۲�ӰԺ's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

�۲�ӰԺ introduces Gonzalez as inaugural chief diversity and inclusion officer

In this article, NJBiz.com discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as �۲�ӰԺ's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

Dr. Angel Gonzalez Appointed Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer at New �۲�ӰԺ City University

In this article, Diverse Issues in Higher Education discusses the hiring of Dr. Angel Gonzalez as �۲�ӰԺ's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University to Become Sports Betting Home Base

In this article, �۲�ӰԺ's creation of a Sports Wagering and Financial Technology Workforce Development and Innovation Center is discussed and how it fits into the legal sports betting landscape while broadening educational and employment opportunities within the industry.

These students overcame pandemic, a plan to close the school and a crumbling building to return to class

In this article, the �۲�ӰԺ Journal discusses the reopening of the A. Harry Moore school on May 3, 2021.

�۲�ӰԺ takes NJAC championship with epic 21-point comeback, buzzer-beater

In this article, the �۲�ӰԺ Journal chronicles the greatest comeback in the history of the New �۲�ӰԺ Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament championship. Junior guard Kayton Darley — a West New York native and a 1,000-point scorer at North Bergen High School — hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer that capped off an exhilarating 21-point comeback for second-seeded �۲�ӰԺ over fifth-seeded Stockton University, 79-77, Friday night in the New �۲�ӰԺ Athletic Conference Tournament championship at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center in �۲�ӰԺ City.

College on Fort Monmouth Nears Completion

The Two River Times writer Laura D.C. Kolnoski tours Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth and features the work being conducted on the former U.S. Army administrative building, which is being renovated into �۲�ӰԺ's new campus in Monmouth County, projected to open later this year. The article shares an overhead photo from the �۲�ӰԺ One drone and other on-going construction. It also offers insights into future degree programs which will be offered. Dr. Michael Edmondson, director of �۲�ӰԺ at Fort Monmouth, oversaw the tour and is quoted.

Where to Start After a Job Loss

, associate vice president for human resources at �۲�ӰԺ, is featured in this advise column in Higher Ed Jobs on how to move forward following a job loss. She is included as a reference as part of the �۲�ӰԺ Experts Guide Series.

Women of the New �۲�ӰԺ City University Wrestling Team are Taking Down Barriers

As part of Women's History Month, News 12 reporter profiles the �۲�ӰԺ women's wrestling program — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New �۲�ӰԺ and the tri-state area — in advance of their first-ever appearance in the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship national championships on March 6.

�۲�ӰԺ Women’s Basketball Team Set to Host its First Conference Playoff Game Friday

�۲�ӰԺ Journal reporter Jason Bernstein profiles the �۲�ӰԺ women's basketball team in advance of their first-ever home New �۲�ӰԺ Athletic Conference Tournament playoff game in its history after experiencing unprecedented success in the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign. Third-year head coach Pat Devaney is interviewed.

�۲�ӰԺ Women’s Wrestling Team Sends 3 to Nationals in Team’s First-Ever Match

�۲�ӰԺ Journal reporter Jason Bernstein profiles the �۲�ӰԺ women's wrestling program in advance of their appearance in the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship national championships on March 6, and highlights the success the first-year program enjoyed in its debut competition last month at the NCWWC Regionals. Head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian is interviewed.

3 Women Wrestlers from �۲�ӰԺ Head to National Championship

On March 3, 2021, �۲�ӰԺ's trailblazing women’s wrestling program was featured on WABC-TV Eyewitness News/ABC-7 in New York as part of its Women’s History Month coverage. The Gothic Knights — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New �۲�ӰԺ and the tri-state area — were featured by Crystal Cranmore, WABC-TV New York’s Race & Culture reporter. Interviewed for the story were head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian , first-year captain and former New �۲�ӰԺ state champion Sandra Guerrero, first-year national qualifier and , Associate Athletics Director for Student Development. The Gothic Knights will send three women — Drumright, Guerrero, and first-year athlete to the in Tiffin, Ohio on March 6.

See Fort Monmouth �۲�ӰԺ campus construction, September opening planned

Asbury Park Press writer Dan Radel tours Squier Hall at Fort Monmouth, which is being renovated into �۲�ӰԺ's new satellite campus in Monmouth County. The article shares photos of on-going construction, discusses the expected timeline for the project, and offers insights into future degree programs which will be offered. Dr. Michael Edmondson, director of �۲�ӰԺ at Fort Monmouth, oversaw the tour and is included in video.

The Top 50 New �۲�ӰԺ College Basketball Coaches Ever, Ranked

Asbury Park Press writer Jerry Carino researches and ranks the Top 50 men's and women's basketball coaches in the history of the state of New �۲�ӰԺ in Divisions I, II, III or NAIA. Three current or former �۲�ӰԺ coaches are on the list with Charles Brown `65 (M.A. `85) ranked No. 12, his son and current head coach Marc Brown ranked No. 44 and former �۲�ӰԺ City State and Montclair State coach Ollie Gelston at No. 27. Story is for subscribers.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Women’s Wrestling Team Making History As Sport’s Popularity Grows Nationwide

�۲�ӰԺ's trailblazing women’s wrestling program was featured on WCBS-2 television in New York City on January 28, 2021 as sports anchor profiled the — the first collegiate women’s wrestling program in the history of the state of New �۲�ӰԺ and the tri-state area. Head coach and former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian , first-year captain and former New �۲�ӰԺ state champion Sandra Guerrero, and Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics are all interviewed.

Acebo, Franco named to key roles at �۲�ӰԺ

The ROI-NJ article, as reported by Tom Bergeron, profiles the key administrative hires of Andrés Acebo as interim Chief of Staff and Secretary to the �۲�ӰԺ Board of Trustees and Adrian Franco as the inaugural Executive Director of the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies.

Rethinking College: The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color

For the second week in a row, �۲�ӰԺ was featured on the nationally-televised program PBS NewsHour, during its signature “Rethinking College” series as part of NewsHour’s overall look at the future of higher education. The series reports on how the mental health of college students has been impacted by the pandemic. The January 19 episode was entitled "How the pandemic is Impacting College Students’ Mental Health" and included an interview with Maria Barros, a senior in the Art/Illustration program. The portion of the segment including Maria begins at the 2:52 mark. It was filmed on campus in the Visual Arts Building in the in-person class of .

How a New �۲�ӰԺ College is Making History

The debut of the inaugural season of the trailblazing New �۲�ӰԺ City University women's wrestling program has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Gothic Knights, under the direction of former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian is gearing up for an abbreviated yet historical 2020-21 season. Writer profiled the —  the first and only collegiate women's wrestling program in the history of the state of New �۲�ӰԺ and the first ever in the tri-state area — in North�۲�ӰԺ.com and nationally in the USA Today/Gannett network of papers.

'I love being a part of history:' NJ's first women's college wrestling team hits the mat

The debut of the inaugural season of the trailblazing New �۲�ӰԺ City University women's wrestling program has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Gothic Knights, under the direction of former World Champion and two-time United States Olympian is gearing up for an abbreviated yet historical 2020-21 season. Writer profiled the —  the first and only collegiate women's wrestling program in the history of the state of New �۲�ӰԺ and the first ever in the tri-state area — in North�۲�ӰԺ.com and nationally in the USA Today/Gannett network of papers.

Rethinking College: The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color

�۲�ӰԺ was featured on the nationally-televised program PBS NewsHour, during its signature “Rethinking College” series as part of NewsHour’s overall look at the future of higher education. The series reports on how campuses are adapting to an ever-shifting pandemic and the disproportionate impact on students of color. The January 12 episode was entitled "The Pandemic’s Disproportionate Impact on Students of Color" and included interviews with Jodi Bailey, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, and Tyler Lopez, a sophomore in the  program. The segment was entirely filmed on campus.

New �۲�ӰԺ City University Student Competition Spurs Innovative Ideas for �۲�ӰԺ City’s Post-Pandemic Future

The article highlights the recent pitch competition hosted by �۲�ӰԺ's Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR) in December, 2020. At the event, student teams were tasked to offer beneficial to the future of �۲�ӰԺ City’s local community and business ecosystem. IDR students were asked to embrace the constraints imposed upon them by COVID-19.

As Hudson County Colleges Plan for the Spring Semester, ‘Pivot’ is the Operative Word

�۲�ӰԺ Provost Tamara Jhashi discusses how the university has adapted its class offerings in the Fall, 2020 semester, and the plans for the spring term during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residence life at �۲�ӰԺ is also discussed. The article touches on all four Hudson County higher education institutions (Hudson County Community College, Saint Peter's and Stevens) but focuses on �۲�ӰԺ.

Empty Dorms Put Squeeze on Colleges to Bail Out Billions in Debt

In this national article, Bloomberg News profiles �۲�ӰԺ, Howard University, West Virginia State University, and Ohio’s Terra State Community College, as colleges with student housing projects financed though a separate entity, adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Fall 2020 semester. The article discusses how �۲�ӰԺ will help with bond payments with dorm capacity limited. Jodi Bailey, �۲�ӰԺ Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, is interviewed for the piece.

Children From Immigrant Families Are Increasingly the Face of Higher Education

This national article discusses the growth of immigrants and children of immigrants in university enrollment this century. The detailed stories of two �۲�ӰԺ students, Crystal Tepale and Samuel Ansah, are discussed, with comments from �۲�ӰԺ President Sue Henderson.

As NJ schools shift to online learning, what should they do about cyberattacks?

This national article by , discusses how schools can overcome the pitfalls of issues with online security and privacy as education shifted to virtual learning in Fall, 2020. '“Zoom bombing, cyberbullying, phishing – you name it. It has increased astronomically. Everybody needs to be really mindful about security right now,” said Kutub Thakur, an assistant professor and director of the Cyber Defense & Security Program at New �۲�ӰԺ City University.'

A. Harry Moore School Will Start Year with New Principal After a Rollercoaster 2019-20

In this article, new A. Harry Moore principal Jason Jusino is introduced to the �۲�ӰԺ City community. �۲�ӰԺ President Sue Henderson is quoted and discusses the renewed partnership between �۲�ӰԺ and �۲�ӰԺ City Public Schools.

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