State Senators Wimberly and Zwicker Tour WP’s Nursing Simulation Lab, Highlighting Investment and Innovation in Healthcare Education

The high-tech facility in our School of Nursing, home to the largest nursing enrollment on any college campus in New Jersey, was recently upgraded thanks to $1 million in State funding secured by Sen. Benjie Wimberly.

University's Online Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Best in U.S. News & World Report

“WP Online has dramatically expanded access to an excellent William Paterson education and leverages our long record of excellence as a leading public university,” says President 
Richard J. Helldobler.

WP Celebrates Black History Month with Slate of Events in February

The celebration kicks off Tuesday, February 3 and includes a month of career events, health talks, on-campus performances, a trip to Broadway, and more.

AI Research on Campus Helps Shape Newest MBA Concentration

An interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, and student researchers is advancing research on how artificial intelligence is influencing business approaches to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

Branford Marsalis Quartet Headlines Spring 2026 Jazz Room Series

Other performers include Orrin Evans, saxophonist Steve Wilson with the William Paterson Jazz Orchestra, guitarist John Pizzarelli, and Paquito D’Rivera with the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble.

Campus Community Comes Together for Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

More than 100 volunteers – students, faculty, and staff – engaged in hands-on service projects both on campus and at local partner organizations.

5 William Paterson Business Professors Honored with Statewide ‘Bright Ideas’ Research Awards

Congratulations to Professors Rahi Abouk, Valeriya Avdeev, Ali Mir, 
Sia Nassiripour and Hannah Wong, who were recognized for scholarship of outstanding quality and meaningful impact on business practice.

The People Who Power WP: Sharmila Pixy Ferris

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 Sharmila Pixy Ferris, Professor of Communication.

How Honors College Students are Preparing for Careers in an AI-Driven World

By digging into real jobs and real tasks, first-year Honors College students conducted and presented research on how new technologies may influence the careers they’re just beginning to imagine.

Fall 2025 Dean's List

The Dean’s List honors undergraduate students who receive a semester grade point average of 3.45 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 academic credits during that semester.

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