1. ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Ranks Kean University Among Top in Nation for Social Mobility
UNION, N.J. — Kean University is among the country’s top institutions of higher education in social mobility for students, ranking number 26 among national universities in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings.
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2. Jazz & Roots Music Festival at Kean Features Reggae, Fusion and Fun
UNION, N.J. — Kean University invites the public to its third annual Jazz & Roots Music Festival, a free, outdoor celebration of an eclectic variety of music, at Kean's main campus on Saturday, September 23.
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3. Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers to Address Heat Index
Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen has opened several emergency cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave with temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
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4. Kaplan Educational Foundation Announces 2023 College Acceptances
Leadership Program Helps Community College Students Transfer and Earn Four-Year Degrees From Top Colleges and Universities
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5. Bergen County Opens Cooling Centers to Address Heat Index
Hackensack, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen has opened several emergency cooling centers throughout the county to help residents stay cool during the current heat wave with temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
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6. 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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7. Centenary University Awards Degrees to Bergen County Residents
University confers degrees on 350 students earn degrees at the University’s 148th commencement during four on-campus ceremonies
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8. Former CarePlus NJ CEO and Behavioral Health Icon Joe Masciandaro Honored for Lifetime of Service at CarePlus NJ’s 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala
Paramus, N.J. (June 12, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces founder and former President / CEO Joe Masciandaro was honored for his lifetime of contributions to the organization at their 25th Annual Courage Awards Gala ...
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9. 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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10. Bergen Alumna Introduces President Biden in Rose Garden Event
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College alumna Kezia Rodriguez (’22) served as an invited guest of the White House this month, providing an introduction for President Joe Biden during a Rose Garden executive order signing.
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11. Diploma Day: Commencement Scheduled for May 16
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College will celebrate its class of 2023 during the institution’s 54th annual commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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12. Honors Students Stacking Awards
PARAMUS, N.J. – Five current and alumni members of Bergen Community College’s Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa - the honor society of two-year colleges - have secured awards during the spring semester. From scholarships to leadership positions and even a publishing credit, each of the students has ...
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13. 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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14. Kean University Shares ‘Strength in Numbers’ at Mid-Year Convocation
UNION, N.J. — Pledging to “dig deeper, reach higher and recommit” to ensure success for all students, Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. shared the University’s goals and progress in addressing equity gaps during his inaugural Mid-Year Convocation on Thursday, March 2.
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15. Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Names Leonardo Vazquez Executive Director
(Hackensack, New Jersey; February 23, 2023) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation's board of trustees  (NNJCF) announced the appointment of Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP as the organization's Executive Director.  Vazquez comes to NNJCF with more than 30 years of experience working as an urban planner, community economic development professional, creative ...
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16. Author James McBride to Give Distinguished Lecture at Kean University Feb. 9
UNION, N.J. — Award-winning author and screenwriter James McBride will speak about identity and inclusion on Thursday, February 9 as part of the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University.
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17. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RECOGNIZES BERKELEY COLLEGE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE EDUCATION FOR 10th CONSECUTIVE YEAR
For the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berkeley College among the Best Colleges in the nation for Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
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18. Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care Now Offering Scalp Cooling Treatment to Help Prevent Hair Loss Due to Chemotherapy
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 16, 2023 – Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care is now offering the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, which helps prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy for patients diagnosed with malignant solid tumors.
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19. 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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20. Middle States Reaffirms Kean University Accreditation
UNION, N.J. — The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed Kean University’s accreditation following a two-year self-study process at New Jersey’s urban research university. 
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21. Bergen Center for Online Learning Launches
PARAMUS, N.J. – With demand for online options in higher education soaring and students seeking flexibility as they work toward earning degrees, Bergen Community College will launch its Center for Online Learning this spring.
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22. Kean University Chosen to Pilot New College Admissions Tool
UNION, N.J. — Kean University is one of 14 colleges and universities across the country taking part in a pilot program for college admissions that helps level the playing field for prospective students, especially minority and first-generation students.
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23. Actor Holly Taylor Helps Kean University Professor Launch Latest Book
UNION, N.J. — Kean University Distinguished Professor Robin Landa’s 25th book was launched with celebrity cachet this month when her former student, Kean graduate and television star Holly Taylor hosted an Instagram Live session for her 109,000 followers.
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24. Craig Clark of Scotch Plains Celebrates Anniversary of His Life-Saving Heart Transplant
(SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) – Craig Clark, 61, is taking time to reflect on the gift of life and the miracle of organ and tissue donation and transplantation as he recently celebrated four years since his life-saving heart transplant.
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25. 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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