Tag: Gov. Phil Murphy

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Dr. Brian Bridges Selected as New Jersey’s Next Secretary of Higher Education

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated Dr. Brian Bridges as the next Secretary of Higher Education, according to NJB Magazine. Bridges is currently the vice president of research and member engagement at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). He was formally the vice provost for diversity, access, and equity at Ohio University. “Dr. Brian […]

November 2, 2020

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New Jersey Governor Declares Juneteenth a State Holiday

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation last week that declared Juneteenth – the day commemorating the emancipation of African Americans – a state holiday, The Hill reported. Juneteenth is typically celebrated on June 19 but the state legislation will declare the third Friday in June “Juneteenth Day,” according to Murphy’s office. June 19 marks […]

September 14, 2020

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CEO of University Hospital in Newark Resigns

John N. Kastanis, CEO at University Hospital in Newark has resigned amid requests for his ouster following a  New Jersey Health Department investigation of an outbreak that might have caused the death of three infants in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Kastanis announced his last day will be on Dec. 14 after serving as […]

December 7, 2018

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NJ Launches Community College Innovation Challenge

New Jersey’s 19 community colleges have the chance to apply for a new pilot program launched Tuesday under Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration. Under Murphy’s proposed Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) Program, the state’s community colleges can apply to become a CCOG Pilot School through the Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC). The initiative will expand access […]

August 1, 2018