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Steven M. Rose, Ed.D.

Statement from º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ President Andrés Acebo on the Passing of Dr. Steven M. Rose, President of Passaic County º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ College

Mar 25, 2026
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Steven M. Rose, who devoted three decades to one of the most important missions in all of higher education — ensuring that the doors of opportunity…
Plaque dedicated to Margaret Williams outside the Margaret Williams Theatre.

Celebrating Women's History Month

Mar 2, 2026
Dear Members of the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½,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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Celebrating Black History Month

Feb 2, 2026
Dear Members of the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½,This year, time feels almost sacred in its symmetry. The centennial of Black History Month and the 250th anniversary of the United States — our semiquincentennial…
Hepburn Hall in the Spring

Welcome Back to º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ for the Spring 2026 Semester

Jan 20, 2026
Dear Members of the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½,As winter sunlight returns to our campus, to the brick and stone that has witnessed nearly a century of striving and becoming, I want to welcome you back to campus…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C.

A Message from º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ President Andrés Acebo in Observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 19, 2026
Dear º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½,Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man who refused to allow the limits of his moment to contain the boundlessness of his…
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An Important Merger Update for Our Campus º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½

Jan 13, 2026
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,I am writing to share a historic and hopeful milestone in our university’s journey toward long-term sustainability and growth. Yesterday, Gov. Phil Murphy&nbsp…
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 15, 2025
Querida comunidad y familia de º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½,Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of profound significance at our university where we celebrate the enduring contributions and…
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Observing the 24th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

Sep 11, 2025
Dear Members of the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Family, On this day, 24 years ago — September 11, 2001 — our nation endured an unimaginable tragedy that forever changed the course of history. Today, we gather once…
The Margaret Williams Theatre is full during Orientation 2025

2025-26 Academic Year Welcome: Ushering in Our New Era

Sep 2, 2025
Dear º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Family,As we launch the start of the Fall 2025 semester, I am filled with tremendous pride and renewed hope for our campus community. Today, we continue the vital work of ushering in a new…
Students in tour group #2 pose outside the Margaret Williams Theatre on July 24, 2025

A Mid-Year Reflection from President Andrés Acebo

Jul 31, 2025
Dear Members of the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Family,As we approach the beginning of a new academic year, I am filled with profound gratitude and excitement for the journey we continue to take together. This moment feels…