26. Bergen Class of ’24 Grad Gets $55,000 Scholarship
PARAMUS, N.J. – As one of 60 high-achieving community college students selected for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, recent Bergen Community College graduate Ricardo Santana will receive up to $55,000 per year from the organization to complete a bachelor’s degree. The highly competitive national scholarship drew nearly ...
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27. COUNTY, NJ WIND SYMPHONY PARTNER TO BRING 4TH OF JULY CONCERT & FIREWORKS TO OVERPECK COUNTY PARK
Mark your calendars for Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular featuring the New Jersey Wind Symphony RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce that the County of Bergen has partnered with the New Jersey Wind Symphony ...
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28. Bergen Grads Turn Their Tassels
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The 55th class of Bergen Community College graduates received their degrees during a morning ceremony on May 14 at MetLife Stadium.
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29. Bergen Honored for Building a Sustainable Future
PARAMUS, N.J. – Announced to coincide with Earth Day, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) has recognized Bergen Community College for its commitment to stewardship with the “Environmental Leader” award. The organization presented awards to 22 businesses, colleges and nonprofits at an April 19 breakfast event. Bergen ...
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30. Commencement a Capstone for Bergen Grads
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2024 during the institution’s 55th annual commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. MetLife Stadium.
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31. 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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32. South Korean Pianist Plays Benefit for Bergen Arts
PARAMUS, N.J – World-renowned pianist Edwin Sungpil Kim will bring his unique blend of “magic in atmosphere, individuality and poise” (International Piano Magazine) to the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre at Bergen Community College for a fundraising performance in April.
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33. FELICIAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 7TH PRESIDENT
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Jim D’Agostino, chair of the Felician University Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Dr. Mildred Mihlon has been appointed the 7th President of Felician University by a unanimous vote of the Board. Dr. Mihlon has been serving in the capacity of Acting President since April of 2023.
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34. Northern NJ Community Foundation Launches “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural” in Englewood
(Englewood, New Jersey; February 24, 2024) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) opens Women’s History Month in March launching “Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural”.
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35. GETHSEMANE CEMETERY OPEN THIS WEEKEND
Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs invites public for self-guided tours of African American historic site (HACKENSACK, NJ) – In recognition of Black History Month, the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs (DCHA) invites the public to the historic Gethsemane Cemetery site in Little ...
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36. NJSPBA PRESIDENT COLLIGAN BLASTS PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S DECISION ON DETECTIVE DEAN CIOPPA
WOODBRIDGE – Pat Colligan, President of the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association (NJSPBA), today criticized Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes’ continuation of her decision to propose a 45-day suspension for Detective Dean Cioppa based on official disclosure of his volunteer work in the Pompton Lakes community.  
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37. Veolia Continues Support of Bergen STEM Students
PARAMUS, N.J – “The giving season” began early for members of the Veolia Northern New Jersey Water Operations leadership team who visited Bergen Community College on December 8 to hand-deliver a $25,000 check for student scholarships.
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38. College Communicators Bring Home the Gold
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College has notched an institution-record four National Council in Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards recognizing excellence in strategic communication.
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39. NEWSWEEK AND STATISTA RECOGNIZE BERKELEY COLLEGE AMONG AMERICA’S TOP ONLINE COLLEGES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Newsweek and Statista, a global business data platform, have recognized Berkeley College on their list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2024. This is the third consecutive year Berkeley College has received the accolade. Berkeley College ranks at No. 55 – placing second among colleges in New Jersey, and fifth ...
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40. BERGEN COUNTY HOSTS FREE HISTORY LECTURES TO COMMEMORATE VETERANS DAY & BERGEN250
Veterans Day lecture plus Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series continues Monday & Wednesday, November 13 & 15 in Hackensack
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41. NCJW AND THRIVE NJ HOST PROGRAM ON IMPORTANCE OF ABORTION CARE FOR ALL
On Thursday, November 16th National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section, in collaboration with the THRIVE NJ Coalition, will host “The Power of Intersectionality.” Both organizations are reaching out to like-minded individuals, community groups, agencies and congregations to build a movement to secure abortion access for all.
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42. COUNTY COMPLETES HISTORIC RESTORATION OF WORTENDYKE BARN
Renovations conclude in time for 13th Annual Bluegrass and Cider Concert PARK RIDGE, NJ – On Wednesday, October 25th, County Executive Jim Tedesco joined County Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Germaine Ortiz, County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, and representatives from the County Parks Department to celebrate the completion ...
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43. Bergen Assistant VP Picked for National Hispanic Leadership Program
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has selected Bergen Community College Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Compliance Yessika García-Guzmán, Ph.D., as one of 50 fellows for the fifth cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
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44. Bergen Secures Coveted Katz Prize for Ringgold Project
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College has earned the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities for its series of projects revolving around the “Faith Ringgold: Coming to Jones Road” Gallery Bergen art exhibition.
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45. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Employee Wins Volunteer Service Award and $2500 Cash to Donate to Charity of Choice
Longtime Empire City Casino Employee and Midland Park, New Jersey Resident Justin Grasso, a Blood Donation Advocate and Regular Donor, Recognized for Commitment to Life-Saving Volunteerism in New York & New Jersey Communities 
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46. Center for Hope & Safety Raises Awareness During Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Community Events
Rochelle Park, N.J. (September 26, 2023) – October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Center for Hope & Safety (CHS), Bergen County’s only not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping adults and children rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence and abuse, is hosting several events to raise awareness of domestic ...
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47. Nation’s Top Tutor Studies at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College peer writing tutor and academic coach Ricardo Santana has earned the College Reading and Learning Association’s (CRLA) 2023 Rick Sheets Outstanding Tutor Award, making him the top tutor from more than 1,200 accredited tutoring programs across the country.
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48. 2023 FREE “MUSIC AT THE BARN” SERIES CONTINUES
Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite with Dave Del Monte will perform on Sunday, September 17 at the Wortendyke Barn, Park Ridge
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49. BERGEN COUNTY ANNOUNCES FREE HISTORY LECTURE SERIES TO CELEBRATE BERGEN250
Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series begins on Wednesday, September 13 in Hackensack
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50. BERGEN COUNTY 2024 HISTORY GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
(HACKENSACK, NJ) – The Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, announces the 2024 Bergen County History Grant Funding Program. The 2024 grant cycle is for history projects or programs taking place January 1 through December 31, 2024. 
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