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鶹ý Students Answer MLK Jr.’s Powerful Call to Service Across New Jersey

More than 300 student leaders honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through hands-on volunteering – building leadership skills, strengthening communities and living 鶹ý’s mission of civic engagement year-round

Cookie Howard sits at a table in a hallway in Susan A. Cole Hall.

The Single Mom of Mr. Cory’s Cookies Fame Overcomes Adversity and Rises to the Graduation Stage

Defying many odds, Cookie Howard conquers it all – and leaves a legacy of advocacy for adult learners and a tribe of supporters at 鶹ý

Allison Abrom stands in a food hall at 鶹ý.

From Grit to Graduation: One Student’s Self-Funded Journey at 鶹ý

Working her way through college – without loans or aid – this Winter Commencement 2026 graduate exemplifies fortitude, drive and 鶹ý pride

Kaori Sakae stands, arms crossed, in front of food-filled shelves at Red Hawk Pantry.

鶹ý Offers Food-Insecure Students Support and Resources through Red Hawk Pantry, Other Services

Many college students nationwide are experiencing food insecurity; 鶹ý is responding with expanded pantry services, fresh food access and student-centered offerings

8-year-old Colette Fougere says ‘r’ into a microphone while Alexis Gallagher looks on.

Groundbreaking Speech Therapy Research Helps Child Master the ‘r’ Sound in Weeks

Innovative visual biofeedback technology, developed by a 鶹ý speech-language pathology professor, is helping children with speech sound disorders and training future SLPs

鶹ý and Essex County Health members celebrate a new partnership.

University Announces Partnership with Essex County

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鶹ý Course Meets Growing Demand for Trauma and Resilience Training

Developed in partnership with New Jersey’s Office of Resilience, From Trauma to Healing transforms how professionals support youth, families and communities through healing-centered approaches

Oscaterin Bautista stands outdoors on the 鶹ý campus wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and black pants, carrying a shoulder bag. A large academic building visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

鶹ý Life: Championing Families, Chasing Dreams

Family advocate Oscaterin Bautista balances a double major, career and family at 鶹ý

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This Is What Graduating Looks Like: Samantha Eloy’s Joy-Filled Moment Captures the Spirit of Commencement

Upon earning her Master of Public Health degree, Samantha Eloy experienced a defining moment of pure joy – captured in one unforgettable image

Nicole Genser and Grace Gleba hold their hands to their ears.

Two 鶹ý Students Turn Their Own Hearing Loss into Audiology Careers

Graduate Spotlight: Preschool and now graduate doctoral classmates Grace Gleba and Nicole Genser advocate for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Connor Godek harvests Black Pearl Oyster mushrooms from a growing block.

鶹ý Life: Class of 2025 Graduate Connor Godek Grows a Sustainable Future

In this photo essay, the 鶹ý senior harvests gourmet mushrooms, studies food systems and raises a glass to graduation

Katie Cicero sits at a desk doing homework.

鶹ý Life: A Day with a Food and Nutrition Science Major

Meet 鶹ý sophomore Katrina “Katie” Cicero