1. 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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2. CarePlus NJ Awarded $600,000 Grant to Expand Trauma Treatment Center for Youth and Families in Northern NJ
Paramus, N.J. (October 10, 2023) – Care Plus NJ, Inc. (“CarePlus NJ”), a pioneer in integrated primary and behavioral health services for adults and children, announces it has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $600,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand their Community Treatment ...
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3. ‘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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4. 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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5. Ridgewood YMCA Parkinsons APDA Event
On Monday morning August 28th the Ridgewood YMCA Parkinson’s Support Group led by Simona Vitali-Bryant hosted Scott Johnson, Information and Referral Coordinator, of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA).
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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. Feds Award Bergen $4.5 Million to Grow Agriculture Education
PARAMUS, N.J. – The federal government has awarded Bergen Community College a five-year, $4.5 million grant to help contribute to the growth of future food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) professionals.
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8. Valley and Christian Health Establish Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness
RIDGEWOOD & WYCKOFF, NJ – Two leaders in health care – Valley Health System and Christian Health – have partnered to launch Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, combining resources to address the growing demand for accessible mental health care in the northern New Jersey communities they serve.
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9. Valley and Christian Health Establish Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness
RIDGEWOOD & WYCKOFF, NJ, June 6, 2023 – Two leaders in healthcare – Valley Health System and Christian Health – have partnered to launch Valeridge Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, combining resources to address the growing demand for accessible mental health care in the northern New Jersey communities they ...
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10. Garden Communities Ribbon Cutting Celebrates The Jefferson’s Grand Opening
Outdoor Amenities Debut Completes Luxury Rental Lifestyle in Hackensack
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11. Valley and Mount Sinai Welcome Pediatric Surgeons to Established Partnership
Bringing pediatric specialty care to the families of northern New Jersey RIDGEWOOD, NJ, May 11, 2023 – Valley Health System, in partnership with Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, is pleased to welcome an esteemed faculty of pediatric surgeons to our roster of specialists at The Valley Hospital. Faculty includes ...
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12. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Announces Expanded Partnership with Morgan Stanley with New Event Series in Recognition of Financial Literacy Month
Financial Wellness Series Will Teach Girl Scouts Lifelong Financial Literacy Skills
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13. Northern NJ Community Foundation's Partnership Awarded $75,000 Grant for Flooding and Community-Led Sustainability Project in Hackensack
Grant award provided by Partners for Places, a project of The Funders Network
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14. Wayne Hills High School Alumna Fabby Prescott Nominated by Television Academy for 42nd College Television Awards
The Foundation’s annual College Television Awards recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges across the country. Winners in the competition will be announced by television stars at the red carpet awards ceremony April 1 at the Television Academy in North Hollywood, California.  
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15. Enrollment Rising as Summer/Fall Registration Opens
PARAMUS, N.J. – As post-pandemic enrollment at Bergen Community College continues to climb with more than 11,000 students taking classes this semester, online registration for summer and fall classes will open on Saturday, April 1.
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16. Valley Named Among World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, March 3, 2023 — The Valley Hospital has been named one of the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek in its World’s Best Hospitals 2023 list.
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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. FIELDS GRADE AND ALPINE RESIDENTIAL CELEBRATE TOPPING OUT OF 270 JOHNSTON AVENUE IN JERSEY CITY’S BERGEN-LAFAYETTE
24-Story Building Constructed by KL Masters Reaches 262-Foot Peak 
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21. Deborah Visconi Appointed to Felician University Board of Trustees
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University proudly announces that Deborah Visconi, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), has been appointed to the Board of Trustees. 
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22. Felician University Awarded AAQEP Accreditation
RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has granted full 7-year accreditation to Felician University’s teacher preparation programs following a rigorous self-study, peer review process, and evaluation that determined all required standards were met.
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23. Felician University's School of Business & Information Sciences Captures Power of Radio
RUTHERFORD, NJ – 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, ...
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24. 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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25. 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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