The honorees, all senior-level executives, were selected based on their "remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, company performance, and community service."
The honorees — employees recognized for their exemplary contributions, leadership, and dedication to the William Paterson community — are Michele Martin, Johanna Torres, Krista Molly O'Donnell, Patrick Ryan, and Christie Jaime.
"This honor highlights Dr. Onaivi's pioneering contributions to advancing knowledge in the field of neuropharmacology, cannabinoid science, and drug discovery," says WP College of Science and Health Dean Venkat Sharma.
In addition to overall campus beautification and sustainability, environmental science students will benefit through tree-related coursework and research.
A benefit concert for the University's endowed music scholarship fund, the special event features jazz, choral, musical theatre, pop, percussion, and instrumental works performed by more than 125 WP students.
This year's theme is "Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future." Organized by WP's Center for Diversity and Inclusion, events go through October 15.
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 Nicole Bartolotta, director of the Accessibility Resource Center.
Recognized by the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE), Wright earned her doctorate in May 2025 and is now a faculty member in WP's Department of Teacher Education.
Thanks to a grant from the University’s ASPIRE (Access to STEM Pathways through Integrated Research and Engagement) program, four students attended the annual EuroPython conference, a premier international conference of its kind.
