President's Diversity Lecture on April 7 to Feature Higher Education Diversity Leader Paulette Granberry Russell, JD

Her talk, titled “Achieving Inclusive Excellence: Aligning Mission and Values in a Changing Policy Landscape,” will take place on Tuesday, April 7 at 5 p.m. in University Commons 168 A/B. It is open to the campus community and invited guests. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP here.

Purchase Your Tickets for the 35th Annual Legacy Award Gala on April 30 to Support Student Scholarships

This year's Gala honorees are Martin Weinstein, professor emeritus of political science; Carol Frierson-Campbell, professor of music; and Risepoint, an educational technology company. Discounted tickets for faculty/staff here.

WP Student Competition in Collaboration with Passaic County Taps AI to Tackle Homelessness, Food Access and Other Public Challenges

Passaic County, through its Impact Passaic initiative, and WP’s Cotsakos College of Business have partnered to launch the AI Innovation Business Challenge Hackathon, inviting students to develop AI-enabled solutions to pressing local issues.

Nursing Professor Lydia H. Albuquerque Receives Inaugural National Health Equity Award

Dr. Albuquerque received the ANF Health Equity Practice Award, which honors a nurse whose work with patients, families, and communities exemplifies efforts to reduce health disparities and advance health equity, demonstrating best practices with potential for lasting impact.

William Paterson University Welcomes Two New Arts Administrators

Dr. Ellen Hoobler, internationally recognized specialist in ancient art of the Americas and its historiography, has been named director of the University Galleries. Dr. Wenhong Luo, who has more than a decade of experience as a curator, museum anthropologist, and arts program director, has been appointed director of the Center for Chinese Art (CCART).

The People Who Power WP: Alexandros Panayides

Every month during the academic year, we spotlight a member of the WP faculty or staff who plays a powerful role in student success. Meet Alexandros Panayides, Professor of Finance and Economics.

WP Launches New Undergraduate Certificate in AI Literacy and Ethics

Designed for both current students and working professionals, the interdisciplinary certificate combines technical awareness with critical thinking, preparing learners to engage confidently with AI tools across a wide range of fields.

WP Jazz Students to Perform at Legendary Dizzy’s Club in New York City on March 30

The ensembles represent three of the 29 jazz groups that are the core of William Paterson University’s historic Jazz Studies Program, currently in its 53rd year. To make a reservation, visit Dizzy’s Club.

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