William Paterson Earns New "Research Colleges and Universities" Classification

Created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education, this new classification recognizes 218 institutions across the nation for their contributions to academic research and development.


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President Helldobler Receives 2025 Council of Fellows Mentor Award from American Council on Education

“President Helldobler’s former mentees admire him for his vision, generosity, candor, and continued support beyond the fellowship year,” said Juanita Banks, director of the American Council on Education Fellows Program. “Through his investment in the Fellows Program, he has shown tremendous devotion to nurturing tomorrow’s higher education leaders.”

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WP's Cotsakos College of Business Maintains Prestigious AACSB Accreditation

Considered the gold standard in business school accreditation, recognition from AACSB "validates the excellence of our teaching, research, curricula, and student learning outcomes,” says Anthony Bowrin, dean of the Cotsakos College of Business.

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WP Celebrates Women's History Month with Slate of Events in March

This year's theme, "Moving Forward Together; Women Educating and Inspiring Generations," examines such topics as women in education leadership, courage and confidence, and women in tech.

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WP Students Place in Top Five Percent of More Than 4,800 Teams in National Cybersecurity Competition

Providing participants with real-world cybersecurity challenges, the three-day competition is designed to help students develop and demonstrate their skills.

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Terry Gross, Host of National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air,” to Speak on March 13 as Part of William Paterson University Distinguished Lecturer Series

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus. To purchase tickets,visit www.wp-presents.org.

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The People Who Power WP: Alma Diaz-Muhammad

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 Alma Diaz-Muhammad, assistant director of career education and academic partnerships.

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Art History Professor Claudia Goldstein Shines a Light on Influential, Yet Little-Researched Artist in Her Latest Book

Professor Goldstein also makes a case in her book – titled Beuckelaer and the Art of Dining: Northern Painting, Food, and Social Class in Early Modern Italy – for new ways of studying and appreciating art.

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Women's Basketball Team Heads to Semifinal Round of New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament

The Pioneers will face off at Montclair State University tonight, Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. as they vie for their fourth conference title.

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William Paterson Chamber Winds to Present Sensory-Friendly Family Concert on March 8

Designed to be a welcoming, inclusive, and comfortable musical experience for those on the autism spectrum or with other sensory or cognitive needs, "Symphonic Storytime" is a visual and musical experience with projected images and animated video.

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