1. Wegmans Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Employee Scholarship Program
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wegmans is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Employee Scholarship Program. Since it began in 1984, more than 46,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $145 million. This year, approximately 1,500 new recipients were awarded scholarships. The company expects to pay out more than $6.5 million ...
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2. L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) to Host L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Carnival in Paramus Will Support L.E.A.D.’s Mission to Educate Students on the Dangers of Drugs and Violence    
by post on 05/21/2024 07:33 am - Story - 1,827 Hits

3. Students Learn, Belong and Succeed at Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College will welcome prospective students and their families to the annual spring open house on Thursday, April 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the institution’s main campus at 400 Paramus Road in Paramus.
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4. Technology Partner Donates $25,000 to Bergen
PARAMUS, N.J – Bergen Community College’s technology solutions partner, Ellucian and its charitable foundation, have awarded the institution a $25,000 block grant to support 50 currently enrolled students’ basic needs such as tuition, housing expenses and textbooks. Accepted through the 501(c)(3) Bergen Community College Foundation, Ellucian awarded the $400,000 Progress, ...
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5. Valley Welcomes New Medical Director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, January 24, 2024 – Valley Health System, in partnership with Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lewis Kass, MD, as Medical Director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine for Valley Medical Group.
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6. Auto Dealers Launch Winter Coat Drive to Keep New York Kids Warm
NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 As the temperature drops and winter approaches, many families in the metro New York area are facing the harsh reality of struggling to stay warm. Recognizing this pressing issue, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has kicked off its annual Winter Coat ...
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7. Nino Tasca Joins Northstar Travel Group as Chief Product Officer
Rutherford, New Jersey – October 3, 2023 – Northstar Travel Group (“Northstar”), the premier information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company dedicated solely to the travel industry, announced today the appointment of Nino Tasca as the Chief Product Officer.
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8. ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Ranks Kean University Among Top in Nation for Social Mobility
UNION, N.J. — Kean University is among the country’s top institutions of higher education in social mobility for students, ranking number 26 among national universities in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings.
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9. NJ Sharing Network Hosts School Supplies Drive for Students in Paterson and Camden
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently completed a successful Back-to-School Supplies Drive to benefit students in Paterson and Camden.
by post on 09/13/2023 07:54 pm - Story - 3,723 Hits

10. Cause for Celebration: Bergen and Party City Collaborate
PARAMUS, N.J. – Officials from Bergen Community College and Party City, the global celebrations retailer, recently collaborated on a pair of June events that provided learning opportunities for the College’s students and company personnel. 
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11. Centenary University Awards Degrees to Bergen County Residents
University confers degrees on 350 students earn degrees at the University’s 148th commencement during four on-campus ceremonies
by post on 06/23/2023 08:29 am - Story - 4,154 Hits

12. L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival Hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) Will Come to Westfield Garden State Plaza This May and June
L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Paramus Will Allow More Students in the Area to Learn About the Dangers of Drugs and Violence and Help Strengthen the Relationship Between Law Enforcement and the Paramus Community
by post on 05/24/2023 06:28 am - Story - 6,115 Hits

13. STEM Student Secures National Honor
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College student Lisa Nam has earned the 2022-23 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award and Student Developer Champion Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College. Nam, of Teaneck, will receive $1,000 for educational expenses and a plaque commemorating her achievement. The international nonprofit organization ...
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14. Bergen Students Secure Accolades for Academic VP
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College Vice President of Academic Affairs Brock Fisher, Ph.D., has earned the “Distinguished College Administrator” award from Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges. Students from Bergen’s award-winning Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter nominated Fisher for the honor.
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15. Alfred N. Sanzari Family Foundation Announces Recipients of 2022 Spring/Summer Grant Program
$50,000 awarded to 13 local non-profits to support community-focused programs in 2023
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16. Northstar Travel Group Announces New CEO Jason Young, and Other Leadership Changes
Thomas Kemp Transitions to Chairman Bob Sullivan Promoted to Chief Commercial Officer
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17. Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) Students Participate in Annual Holiday Toy Drive Led by Paramus Police Department
Paramus Detective Lieutenant and L.E.A.D. Instructor, Jimmy Teehan, Promotes L.E.A.D.’s Mission of Bringing Law Enforcement and Communities Closer Together by Guiding Students to Donate Toys to Families in Need this Holiday Season
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18. Kean University Is First in NJ to Join National Moon Shot for Equity Partnership
UNION, N.J. — As part of a longstanding commitment to diversity and equity in higher education, Kean University announced today it is the first university in New Jersey to join Moon Shot for Equity, a national network of colleges and universities committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education by ...
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19. CarePlus NJ Announces Next Generation of Leadership
Joe Masciandaro, pioneer in integrated behavioral health care, to retire Brigitte Johnson, Esq. appointed President/CEO effective January 2, 2023
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20. Ender Legacy Continues at College
PARAMUS, N.J. – In memory of departed Bergen Community College professor Robert Neil Ender, and in recognition of his family’s legacy of philanthropy at the institution in his memory, the College has renamed its math and science tutoring center in his honor.
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21. NJ Sharing Network Names Carolyn M. Welsh as President and CEO
Welsh Will Lead Statewide Efforts to Save and Enhance Lives Through Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
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22. Paramus Detective Lieutenant Jimmy Teehan is Featured in Podcast Episode of ‘A Police Officer You Should Know With Joe Piscopo’
Local L.E.A.D. Program in Paramus Gets National Exposure as Lieutenant Teehan Joins Podcast Launched by L.E.A.D. to Share His Impact on Students by Teaching Risks of Drugs and Violence
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23. Class of 2022 Grad Joins Bergen Board
PARAMUS, N.J. – Bergen Community College class of 2022 graduate Alicia Guidolin Hocman will serve on the institution’s Board of Trustees this academic year as alumni representative.
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24. Bergen STEM Students Win NSF-Sponsored Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Students from Bergen Community College have earned first place honors in the national Community College Innovation Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and American Association of Community Colleges.
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25. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey to focus on leadership development with $10K Kearny Bank donation
Will help expand access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
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