26. Bergen Board of Trustees Adds Pair
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Bergen Community College Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members to the institution’s governing body. Ana Marti, the director of field-based education at Caldwell University, and Marisa Person, the student-elected alumni representative, took the oath of office at the board’s August 1 and September 6 ...
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27. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
PARAMUS, NJ – On Thursday, September 15th the County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen Community College and the Bergen County Latin American Advisory Board hosted a ceremony in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month in the Campus Quad at Bergen Community College.
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28. Student Secures Coveted Federal Internship
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Askar Mirza has secured a federal internship through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program (HNIP).
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29. Valley Health System Recognized as Adopter of HFMA’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 29, 2023 – Valley Health System has achieved recognition as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Patient Financial Communications Best Practices?.  As a Best Practices Adopter, Valley demonstrated that it follows nearly 100 best practices covering all aspects of financial interactions that take place in ...
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30. BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION
HACKENSACK, NJ – On Wednesday, the County of Bergen, in partnership with Arya Samaj of New Jersey, the EID Committee of New Jersey, the Indo-American Senior Citizens Association of Bergen County, the Hindu Samaj Temple of Mahwah, Indian Americans of Paramus, the Malayalee Christian Fellowship, and the Ridgewood Indian Community, hosted ...
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31. The Valley Hospital Reaches Milestone for Fast-Track Screening Colonoscopy Program
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, August 18, 2023 – The Valley Hospital’s Fast-Track Screening Colonoscopy program has screened more than 1,000 patients for colon cancer since its inception in 2018. The program began under the premise that more people would seek screening if the process was simplified.
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32. Bergen Recognized as a College that Cares
PARAMUS, N.J. – For their efforts in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, Bergen Community College and its Phi Theta Kappa honors students have received the “Companies that Care” award from the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and Commerce magazine.
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33. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Ten New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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34. Bergen Coordinator Honored as Emerging Leader
PARAMUS, N.J. – The Meadowlands Chamber has recognized Bergen Community College’s Rachel Sloma with its “50 Under 30 Outstanding Emerging Leader” award. In celebration of the chamber’s 50th anniversary, the organization honored 50 individuals younger than 30 years-old who have made significant contributions at their places of employment. Sloma received ...
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35. Kean University Student-Athlete Perseveres, Graduates Despite Personal Loss
UNION, N.J. — When Tymere Briggs-Perkins joined the Kean University football team as a freshman, the defensive lineman chose No. 90 for his team jersey, honoring his mother’s birthday on February 9.
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36. BERKELEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY GRANT FOR QUALIFIED NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS TO EARN A DEGREE DEBT-FREE
Qualified New Jersey residents can enroll in a full-time Associate’s degree program without incurring any loans for tuition and fees, through the Berkeley College Opportunity Grant. Students who meet the requirements can enroll for the fall 2023 semester, which begins on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 
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37. Parting Gift: Recent Grads Earn $10k Scholarship
PARAMUS, N.J. – Just hours after becoming newly minted Bergen Community College graduates earlier this month, students Yoav Aharon and Mana Mehdizadeh learned they would each receive a $10,000 scholarship through Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of junior colleges.
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38. BERGEN COUNTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND RECOGNIZED FOR NEW ATTRACTION
‘Ice Bumper Cars’ presented with Daniel M. Gasalberti Award from New Jersey Parks and Recreation Association (NJRPA)
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39. Students Find Valuable Experience with “Poor Fellas”
PARAMUS, N.J. – Led by three student directors, the members of Bergen Community College’s Theatre Production Workshop class will present Marc Palmieri’s “Poor Fellas” this month in the Ender Hall Lab Theatre at the College’s main campus in Paramus (400 Paramus Road).
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40. STEM Student Secures National Honor
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Lisa Nam has earned the 2022-23 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award and Student Developer Champion Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College. Nam, of Teaneck, will receive $1,000 for educational expenses and a plaque commemorating her achievement. The international nonprofit organization ...
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41. Call for Entries: 2023 New Jersey Teen Media Contest Celebrates Everyday Moments
TRENTON, NJ – As of today, the New Jersey Department of Human Services is inviting teenagers across the state to begin submitting entries for the 28th Annual New Jersey Teen Media Contest, highlighting Human Services’ mission to support families.
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42. ConnectOne Bank Awards The Community Chest a Grant for Professional Development Series
(Eastern Bergen County, New Jersey; January 24, 2023) -- The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County announces the organization received a grant of $2,500 from ConnectOne Bank.  The grant provides partial support for The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Professional Development Series.
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43. The Valley Hospital Welcomes the 4,000th Baby of 2022, A Record for the Hospital
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 30, 2022 – The Valley Hospital is pleased to announce that its Center for Childbirth has reached a new milestone, delivering 4,000 newborns in a single year. On December 28, 2022, Valley’s care team welcomed Dafnne, the 4,000th baby, and daughter of Julio Carpio Huanca and Evelyn ...
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44. Felician University's School of Business & Information Sciences Captures Power of Radio
... – Felician University’s School of Business & Information Sciences (SOBIS) is building momentum across the region for a new podcast series entitled, Elevating Education. SOBIS Assistant Professor, Dr. Joy de los Reyes, is host of this innovative podcast produced by RadioFelician under the direction of radio station manager, Ed Robinson.
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45. Kean University Is First in NJ to Join National Moon Shot for Equity Partnership
UNION, N.J. — As part of a longstanding commitment to diversity and equity in higher education, Kean University announced today it is the first university in New Jersey to join Moon Shot for Equity, a national network of colleges and universities committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education by ...
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46. Valley Medical Group Assistant Vice President of Quality/Performance Improvement and Clinical Operations Recognized by ONL NJ
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, December 5, 2022 – Valley Health System congratulates Joshua Gregoire, MS, MPH, RN, LSSBB, NEA-BC, Assistant Vice President of Quality/Performance Improvement and Clinical Operations for Valley Medical Group, on receiving the 2022 Innovation in the Continuum of Care Award from the Organization of Nurse Leaders of NJ (ONL ...
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47. BERKELEY COLLEGE STUDENTS COMPLETE COURSE WITH NJ POLICE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATION
AS THEY PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL CAREERS
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48. 2023 BERGEN COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ONLINE PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Bergen County is now accepting applications for the 2023 Master Gardener Online Class which begins Tuesday, January 17, 2023. People who enjoy gardening and helping others are encouraged to apply to this program.
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49. Pediatric Cardiologist from Mount Sinai Joins Valley’s Pediatric Team
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, November 14, 2022 – As a result of the recently announced pediatric affiliation between Valley Health System and Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, Valley is pleased to welcome pediatric cardiologist Marjorie Gayanilo, MD.
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50. WNBA Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw Speaks at Kean University Mental Health Summit
UNION, N.J. — WNBA All Star Chamique Holdsclaw spoke at a Mental Health Summit at Kean University recently, telling community leaders, care providers and Kean students, “we’re here to normalize the conversation about mental health.”
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