“Valiant Women of the Vote: We are Powerful Together” is this year’s theme as William Paterson University celebrates Women’s History Month during March 2021 with a series of virtual events.
Mara Liasson, national political correspondent for National Public Radio, will give the opening talk on Tuesday, March 2. 
Shaun Harper, PhD, Provost Professor in the School of Education and School of Business at the University of Southern California, founder and executive director, USC Race and Equity Center, and one of the nation’s most highly respected racial equity experts, will speak at the First Annual President's Diversity Lecture on March 11. See website for Zoom link.
What started as a way to bring William Paterson University’s Latinx community together in an open, welcoming space has since evolved into a glowing example of how to holistically support college students—especially those students from diverse backgrounds.
As more states legalize recreational marijuana, a new study shows a resulting decline in the rate of workers’ compensation claims and benefit amounts among older employees.The possible reason behind it? “Better pain management,” says Rahi Abouk, health economics professor and director of the Cannabis Research Institute at William Paterson.
With tax season upon us, William Paterson students are volunteering to help people prepare their personal tax returns from now through April 15, 2021 through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
In this first study of its kind, Jason R. Silva, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice, led a quantitative study of “gender-based mass shootings,” referring to attacks motivated by grievances against women, to examine the incidence rate, motivations, and characteristics of perpetrators.
“We are proud of our veterans, active military and dependents of veterans for their great service and sacrifice,” says Miki Cammarata, vice president for student development at William Paterson. “They contribute to the diversity of our community and offer a unique and important perspective.”
On the occasion of the retirement of Professor Elaine Lorenz, who taught ceramics and sculpture at William Paterson University for nearly 30 years, the University Galleries presents Fertile Ground, on view through now through May 7, 2021 in the Court Gallery. 
In honor of Valentine's Day, dozens of William Paterson alumni shared their personal love stories about how they met their mate and fell in love right here on the William Paterson campus.