Education
By GERALD SHEA
March 5, 2024
The Musical Club of Westfield awards partial scholarships to college students from Union County majoring in music performance, music composition, music education, music therapy or musical theater. In order to qualify, the student must provide evidence of outstanding musical and academic ...
The Musical Club of Westfield awards partial scholarships to college students from Union County majoring in music performance, music composition, music education, music therapy or musical theater. In order to qualify, the student must provide evidence of outstanding musical and academic ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - In a distressing turn of events, the Hawthorne School District announced a significant decrease in state aid, impacting the upcoming academic year's budget. The district faces an alarming -18.51% decrease, equating to a staggering reduction of -$884,720 compared to the previous ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ --The turn of the 20th century marked a period of significant societal changes. A picture of the West Orange High School Class of 1904 shows students immersed in an era vastly different from our own experiences. The graduating class of 1904 lived in a world mostly characterized by ...
In a significant step toward supporting youth in New Jersey's urban communities, representatives from Kean University's Building Stronger Urban Communities (KUBS) program visited the University of Pennsylvania's Netter Center for Community Partnerships to learn strategies for creating social impact ...
In a significant step toward supporting youth in New Jersey's urban communities, representatives from Kean University's Building Stronger Urban Communities (KUBS) program visited the University of Pennsylvania's Netter Center for Community Partnerships to learn strategies for creating social impact ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The Fortnightly Club of Summit invites any female Summit resident who will be attending a 2-year college, 4-year college, professional, technical or trade school to apply for the Manley-Winser Scholarship. Eligibility for the scholarship is based on financial need, academic merit and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Students in Cindy Celi's Architecture class at West Orange High School had the opportunity to learn about the profession when SSP Architects Principal Marcus Rosenau and Designer Jude Santoro visited their class. The pair provided students with insights into the field, as well as ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Students at Kelly Elementary presented the school's first-ever Black History Living Wax Museum on Feb. 26, dressing in costume and providing fellow students with the opportunity to interact with famous figures that have impacted history. Students represented notable people, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Art students at West Orange High School had a special opportunity to visit the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison, NJ, in recognition of Black History Month. In addition, WOHS students and students at Drew University were invited to display their art in the gallery ...
Baran Güzelsoy, a music performance student from Istanbul, is pursuing his dream of being among the world’s best guitarists by studying in Kean University's dynamic music program. Watch this video to learn what makes Güzelsoy special and listen to him play.
A Kean University professor who studies how public policies influence retirement behaviors says state-mandated programs can help workers save more for their retirement. Assistant Professor Ngoc Dao, Ph.D., studied OregonSaves, the first program in the country to enroll private-sector employees ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: The Parks Program, an interdisciplinary institute at County College of Morris (CCM), is thrilled to unveil its Spring 2024 event calendar, brimming with enriching opportunities that are both free and accessible to the public. From captivating guest speakers to an immersive art ...
A Kean University professor who studies how public policies influence retirement behaviors says state-mandated programs can help workers save more for their retirement. Assistant Professor Ngoc Dao, Ph.D., studied OregonSaves, the first program in the country to enroll private-sector employees ...
Artist Jacoub Reyes recently unveiled his site-specific art installation, Esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte, meaning “hide from the world and hide in yourself,” at Kean University. A brilliant transformation of space, Reyes delivers an experience steeped in the history of Puerto Rico’s ...
On Wednesday, the Superintendent of Schools, Rashon K. Hasan, Ed. S., held the first-ever Student Advisory Council Meeting at the Administrative Building. Representatives from each school within the district gathered for an engaging session of lunch and conversation, focusing on the students' ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College has welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees: Iris Delgado and Shivi Madhukar. Both were named to the Board by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners on February 1, 2024. Iris Delgado, a resident of Metuchen, is a political data and ...
Geologist and Kean University Assistant Professor Jun Cheng, Ph.D., takes us “down the shore” to discuss how the changing climate is impacting one of New Jersey’s most iconic and treasured landscapes: its beaches. Listen to Kean's Urban Impact on all major podcast platforms and ...
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – The need for medical professionals is growing, not only in New Jersey but across the country. Removing barriers and helping students better navigate the educational road to becoming a doctor or veterinarian is the goal of the Pathway to Medicine program now offered through a ...
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Raising awareness, sparking dialogue, and finding ways to support modern-day migrants will be the focus of a series of events scheduled for March 18-21, as part of Critical Concerns Week at Georgian Court University. The 2024 theme is “Migration: A Planet on the Move.” The ...
Kean University is set to host the ReelAbilities Film Festival in a hybrid format this year, including in-person and virtual film screenings. The festival, dedicated to celebrating the lives, stories and artistic expressions of individuals with disabilities, features a variety of award-winning ...
(Wayne, New Jersey) – The Wayne Board of Education proudly recognized the Governor’s Educator of the Year at the February 22nd regular meeting. Assistant Superintendent Donna Reichman recognized a total of 30 educators. In recognizing the teachers, Mrs. Reichman said, “Congratulations to our ...
Artist Jacoub Reyes recently unveiled his site-specific art installation, Esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte, meaning “hide from the world and hide in yourself,” at Kean University. A brilliant transformation of space, Reyes delivers an experience steeped in the history of Puerto Rico’s ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Joanie Coffaro has been named Vice President for External Affairs, Communication, and Advancement for Middlesex College. Coffaro began her tenure at Middlesex College in 2021 as Executive Director of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning, creating and administering ...
The Marisa Tufaro Foundation is honored to announce that Alexandria Conover, a student at Knollwood Elementary School in Piscataway, has been selected to receive a 2024 Marisa Tufaro Memorial Art Scholarship. The scholarship entitles Alexandria to attend a week-long art camp this summer at ...
OLEAN, NY — SUNYJamestown Community College is collaborating with Dream It. Do It. Cattaraugus - Allegany to host Girls in Manufacturing Day on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the school's Cattaraugus County Campus. This annual event provides an opportunity for young girls and a friend ...
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s scholarship process for 2024 is open to applications from area students. Students can apply using the online scholarship portal at cattfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships. Applications must be completed and submitted by March 20. Applying using ...
Artist Jacoub Reyes recently unveiled his site-specific art installation, Esconderte del mundo y en ti mismo esconderte, meaning “hide from the world and hide in yourself,” at Kean University. A brilliant transformation of space, Reyes delivers an experience steeped in the history of Puerto Rico’s ...
Francisco Reyes always followed professional football growing up in Atlantic City, but now the Kean University graduate is making a career of it as an NFL social media and marketing associate. For the past few months, he’s been ensuring that the best moments from NFL games are posted to social ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: A team of five students in the Data Science Program at County College of Morris (CCM) have clinched the top spot in the Two-Year College Category for the American Statistical Association’s (ASA) Fall Data Challenge 2023: Stack Overflow Developer Survey. In its eighth year, the ...