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New Jersey City University Partners with The BLOC Foundation to Expand Workforce Development and Access to Higher Education

Mar 3, 2026
JERSEY CITY, N.J. | New Jersey City University (NJCU) has announced a formal partnership with The BLOC Foundation, a New Jersey–based nonprofit social impact organization founded in…
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Celebrating Women's History Month

Mar 2, 2026
Dear Members of the NJCU Community,March invites us into remembrance. Women’s History Month is not simply a commemoration on a calendar; it is a summons. A summons to honor the immeasurable imprint…
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Weather Alert | February 24, 2026

Feb 23, 2026
Dear Members of the NJCU Community,Due to the continuing statewide effects of the major winter storm and unsafe travel conditions, NJCU will remain fully remote for all learning and work on Tuesday,…
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Weather Alert | February 23, 2026

Feb 21, 2026
Dear Members of the NJCU Community,Due to a major winter storm expected to impact our region beginning on Sunday and through much of the day on Monday, a state of emergency has been issued by the…
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This Week at NJCU: February 16, 2026

Feb 16, 2026
JERSEY CITY, N.J. | The Office of University Communications and Marketing publishes “This Week at NJCU” each Monday throughout the year to inform the university community about all events happening…
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NJCU Visual Arts Gallery to Premiere "Between Air and Earth: Winifred McNeill" on March 16

Feb 12, 2026
Within Ruin, aboveJERSEY CITY, N.J. | New Jersey City University (NJCU) Galleries will open "Between Air and Earth: Winifred McNeill," honoring distinguished artist and Professor Emeritus…
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NJCU Announces Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Jorge Plasencia Will Receive Honorary Degree and Deliver Address at Final Commencement Ceremony

Feb 9, 2026
JERSEY CITY, N.J. | New Jersey City University (NJCU) has announced that its final commencement ceremony before the university's historic merger with Kean University will be held on Tuesday, May…
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This Week at NJCU: February 9, 2026

Feb 9, 2026
JERSEY CITY, N.J. | The Office of University Communications and Marketing publishes “This Week at NJCU” each Monday throughout the year to inform the university community about all events happening…
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NJCU Professor Dr. Max Herman Featured as Expert Commentator in PBS Documentary on 1967 Newark Riots

Feb 6, 2026
JERSEY CITY, N.J. | Dr. Max Herman, co-chair of the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, is featured as a subject matter expert in the PBS…
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NJCU's Martha Mooke Wins Second GRAMMY Award in Three Years

Feb 6, 2026
Co-Chair of NJCU’s Music Department and Scorchio Quartet Founding Member Honored at 68th Annual GRAMMY AwardsJERSEY CITY, N.J. | Professor Martha Mooke, co-chair of the New Jersey City…