New Jersey colleges have until April 24 at 3 p.m. to apply for up to $2 million in grants supporting recycling innovation under the Solid Waste Recycling Enhancement Act. Preference will be given to collaborative projects involving specialized partners.
A recent NJBIA committee meeting addressed key topics including workforce development initiatives, new training program funding opportunities through Workforce Pell grants, updated business certification procedures and ongoing legislative proposals impacting employers statewide.
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won New Jersey’s special election for its 11th Congressional District seat left vacant by Mikie Sherrill’s resignation. She defeated Republican Joe Hathway with nearly sixty percent of votes cast according to official results. Both candidates are likely to face each other again this November.
Seton Hall University has scheduled its ninth annual Giving Day for April 22-23. This fundraising event supports all areas of campus life with matching challenges and special incentives tied to donor participation.
Michele Siekerka has been appointed by Governor Mikie Sherrill to serve on New Jersey’s new Nuclear Task Force. The group will address key issues related to advancing nuclear power while ensuring safety standards are met. Other leaders from government, industry, labor, and environmental groups will also participate.
Three prominent athletes have been named as official ambassadors for NYNJ’s role in hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The group includes Eli Manning from football; Midge Purce from soccer; and basketball player Josh Hart. They will promote fan engagement activities leading up to next year’s event.
Berkeley College has received a gold-level Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna Healthcare for its commitment to employee wellness. The college is one of only 15 organizations in New Jersey honored with this distinction for 2025.
Four Seton Hall University IPHS majors attended a major sports medicine conference in Pennsylvania alongside Program Director Jerry-Thomas Monaco. Students engaged with professionals across disciplines while exploring research applications relevant to their career interests.
Seton Hall University’s Institute for Communication and Religion received full funding from the EU’s Erasmus+ program to support exchanges with Palacký University in Czech Republic. The initiative includes several North American partners over multiple years. Leaders say it will strengthen international academic ties.
The U.S. Census Bureau has published new tables showing America’s most common first and last names from its latest census count. The report highlights changes over time including increased diversity among top-ranked surnames.