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Welcome Back to NJCU for the Spring 2026 Semester

Jan 20, 2026
Dear Members of the NJCU Community,As winter sunlight returns to our campus, to the brick and stone that has witnessed nearly a century of striving and becoming, I want to welcome you back to campus…
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A Message from NJCU President Andrés Acebo in Observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 19, 2026
Dear NJCU Community,Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who refused to allow the limits of his moment to contain the boundlessness of his…
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An Important Merger Update for Our Campus Community

Jan 13, 2026
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,I am writing to share a historic and hopeful milestone in our university’s journey toward long-term sustainability and growth. Yesterday, Gov. Phil Murphy&nbsp…
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 15, 2025
Querida comunidad y familia de NJCU,Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of profound significance at our university where we celebrate the enduring contributions and…
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Observing the 24th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

Sep 11, 2025
Dear Members of the NJCU Family, On this day, 24 years ago — September 11, 2001 — our nation endured an unimaginable tragedy that forever changed the course of history. Today, we gather once…
The Margaret Williams Theatre is full during Orientation 2025

2025-26 Academic Year Welcome: Ushering in Our New Era

Sep 2, 2025
Dear NJCU Family,As we launch the start of the Fall 2025 semester, I am filled with tremendous pride and renewed hope for our campus community. Today, we continue the vital work of ushering in a new…
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A Mid-Year Reflection from President Andrés Acebo

Jul 31, 2025
Dear Members of the NJCU Family,As we approach the beginning of a new academic year, I am filled with profound gratitude and excitement for the journey we continue to take together. This moment feels…
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A Message of Reflection: Juneteenth 2025

Jun 19, 2025
Dear Members of the NJCU Family:Today, June 19, 2025, we observe Juneteenth — marking 160 years since General Gordon Granger's announcement in Galveston, Texas, finally brought news of emancipation…
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Announcement of Leadership Changes in the Division of Student Development and Community Engagement

Jun 16, 2025
Dear NJCU Family,I am writing today to share news of leadership changes for the Division of Student Development and Community Engagement.It is with bittersweet emotions that I announce that Erin J…
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Celebrating Pride Month 2025

Jun 1, 2025
Dear NJCU Community,This June, as we celebrate Pride Month, we honor the remarkable journey of the LGBTQIA+ community and the profound impact that love, courage, and authenticity have on transforming…