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2025 College Rankings: U.S. News & World Report Ranks Online Graduate Programs Among Nation’s Best

Five of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s offerings ranked among the best in the country

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How Does Gen Z Feel About the Election and President-elect Trump?

Professor’s interviews provide insight into Gen Z’s thoughts on politics, the election, Donald Trump and what issues are important to them

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University Celebrates Winter Commencement 2025

The ceremony highlighted resilience, achievement and a shared commitment to making a difference

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When ‘Life Happened,’ This National Guardsman Adapted to Earn a College Degree

Alex Hatala overcame challenges including COVID and the passing of her father to earn her degree through the flexible Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ

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A Chance Encounter on a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Shuttle Drove This Army Veteran Back to the Classroom

Frank Rivers, an employee of Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University’s Transportation Services, was inspired to earn his bachelor’s through a degree completion program

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International Student Flips Language Barrier into Benefit, Finds Voice at Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University

Ecuadorian Andrea Uguna-Solano’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and transforming struggles into success

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From Ireland to America: Former Waitress and Chef Achieves American Dream of a College Degree

How Jean-Marie Beeks found support as a wife, mother and Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University student

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New Jersey Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz to Receive Honorary Degree from Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University

Trailblazer and advocate for state’s families and students will give Commencement address at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Winter Commencement on January 13

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Bloomfield Graduate Advocates for Mental Health Awareness

A tight-knit community and opportunities at Bloomfield College shaped one graduate’s journey in mental health advocacy

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How Loss and War Shaped a Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University Student’s Research and Passion for Counseling

A Mother’s Promise Fulfilled: Sailume Walo-Roberts earns doctorate, honors daughter’s legacy

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How a Life-Changing Encounter Guided a DACA student to Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University

First-generation graduate Rebeca Soto Avalos overcomes obstacles to find her calling in counseling

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ State University Launches New Center for Latino Heritage and Spanish Language Excellence (CLaSE)

First-of-its-kind initiative is an academic and cultural hub for Latino students, Spanish-speaking communities and Latin American Indigenous groups