1. Student Scholars Shine at Beacon Conference
PARAMUS, N.J. – Recognizing excellence in community college student scholarship, Bergen Community College hosted the 33rd annual installment of the Beacon Conference at its main campus on June 6. A collaborative of 15 mid-Atlantic community colleges, of which Bergen remains a charter member, have partnered to organize the event since ...
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2. American Heart Month Story: The Gift of Life – New Providence’s Nicholas Tamburo Thrives Thanks to Lifesaving Heart Transplant
(New Providence, NJ) – As we recognize American Heart Month this February, Nicholas Tamburo, 70, of New Providence reflects on nearly 24 years since receiving the gift of a lifesaving heart transplant in July 2001.
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3. NJ Sharing Network Named Nonprofit Business of the Year by NJBIZ
(New Providence, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious NJBIZ Nonprofit Business of the Year Award (100+ employees).
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4. $2 Million Grant Supports Tuition-Free Manufacturing Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – A $2 million New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce grant - the New Jersey Manufacturing Skills Initiative - will offer 250 students the opportunity to enroll in a manufacturing education and training program at Bergen Community College this fall, tuition-free.
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5. NJ Sharing Network Names Catherine M. DeAppolonio of Scotch Plains as General Counsel and Government Affairs
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has appointed Catherine M. DeAppolonio as General Counsel and Government Affairs.
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6. College Foundation Awards Scholarships
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that supports the institution, has awarded scholarships to 241 students for the fall semester.
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7. Four Local Women Leaders to be Honored at Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey’s Annual Women of Achievement Gala
Riverdale, N.J. – March 7, 2024 – Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ), the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, announces it will be recognizing four of New Jersey’s most influential women leaders as this year’s Women of Achievement honorees.
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8. COUNTYWIDE OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
Bergen County, NJ – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the Board of Commissioners invite all residents age 60 and older to celebrate Bergen County’s Senior Nutrition Program, along with Older Americans Month, by visiting one of the County’s 23 Senior Activity Centers/Nutrition Sites for open houses at ...
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9. BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS COUNTYWIDE OPEN HOUSE FOR SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM
Bergen County, NJ – Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the Board of Commissioners invite all residents age 60 and older to celebrate Bergen County’s Senior Nutrition Program, along with Older Americans Month, by visiting one of the County’s 23 Senior Activity Centers/Nutrition Sites for open houses at ...
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10. Felician University Women Run into History
RUTHERFORD, NJ - The Felician University Women's Cross Country team made history yesterday by clinching the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Championship at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia. This marks the first women's CACC championship title for Felician University.
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11. MORRIS PLAINS, NJ, MOM FINDS HER PURPOSE IN HELPING OTHERS AND PLANS TO ELEVATE HER CAREER IN HEALTHCARE WITH A BERKELEY COLLEGE MBA
Elizabeth Davis always wanted to help people. For the past 14 years she has been doing just that as a certified home health and hospice care aide to patients in advanced stages of illness. Davis brings compassion and care to patients and families during their most trying moments.
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12. Students Counter Conflict in Essay Contest
PARAMUS, N.J. – Four students have earned $2,500 in scholarships from the Bergen Community College Center for Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation (CPJR) and Bergen Community College Foundation for their submissions in an essay contest on conflict resolution.
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13. VAN SAUN COUNTY PARK WILL BE NEW JERSEY’S PREMIER DESTINATION FOR WINTER FAMILY FUN
Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland & New Holiday Lantern Spectacular Open on November 26 (PARAMUS, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners are excited to announce that Van Saun County Park in Paramus will soon become New Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun.
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14. Junior Achievement of New Jersey Continues to Thrive as it Elects Seven Leaders to its State Board of Directors
September 28, 2021 Edison, NJ Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ) is proud to announce the appointment of seven Board Directors during its fiscal year 2020-2021. Representing a wide range of industries, these Board Champions bring years of business leadership to JANJ to help further the organization’s mission of inspiring and ...
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