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New Jersey City University, with declining enrollment, to merge with Kean University
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NJCU announced ongoing efforts to reduce its academic portfolio
New Jersey City University announced ongoing efforts to reduce its academic portfolio.
Tariq Zehawi, NorthJersey.com
Two New Jersey universities took a step toward merging together on Wednesday. The New Jersey City University (NJCU) board of trustees voted to move forward with Kean University’s proposal to combine the schools, according to a statement from the Kean University President Lamont Repollet.
Kean University brought forward the proposal to turn the two New Jersey colleges into one university under “Kean Jersey City.”
Steps still need to be taken to finalize the merger, as both schools must “begin the process of memorializing the terms and conditions of a potential partnership on or before March 31, 2025,” said the NJCU Board of Trustees.
Kean University said they will work with NJCU to “negotiate a letter of intent” over the next several weeks in order to complete the combination of school.
The proposed idea came from Kean University. The school’s reasoning for the merger is included in a detailed 60-page proposal envisioning “Kean Jersey City.”
“The merger aims to build a stronger, more resilient institution that not only preserves but also significantly amplifies both universities’ core strengths and enduring missions,” said the issued statement from Kean University. “It will focus on creating robust pathways for social mobility, providing students from underserved populations with the tools, resources and opportunities they need to achieve economic success and contribute to their communities.”
The proposal outlines how faculty, athletes, enrollment management and finance will be handled in the merger, but in a very general sense. There was no mention of faculty layoffs in the 60-page proposal.
NJCU, a smaller state school compared to other universities in New Jersey, has seen a decrease in enrollment over the years as their current undergraduate enrollment for 2024 was 3,871, where it was 6,508 in 2017. The school was previously Jersey City State College.
“Just two years ago, New Jersey City University was on the brink of collapse,” Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said in a statement. “But their merger with Kean University ensures the educational institute can continue providing residents in Hudson County and Jersey City the opportunity to attend an affordable four-year college.”
Kean, located in Union, Elizabeth, and Hillside, said it achieved an enrollment of 18,000 students in 2024.
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The Maple House Is Planning To Open In Two Locations In New Jersey This Year
Is there anything better than going out for breakfast? I mean, sure, you can make bacon, eggs, and toast at home, but there’s just something relaxing about going out to a Jersey Diner and getting your coffee in a plain white mug, looking over a massive menu, and feeling the back of your legs stick to the pleather booth.
Jersey loves a good breakfast spot.
A New Breakfast Chain Is Coming To NJ, With 2 Locations Planned
And there’s a new breakfast chain getting ready to open two locations in New Jersey that promise an elevated breakfast experience, which could be perfect for your next brunch.
And this new elevated breakfast concept is being run by a mother-son duo, who don’t love seeing that?
The Maple House Is Coming Soon To New Jersey
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According to NJ.com, Monmouth County natives Anthony DeGrande and his mother, Lisa Dalton, are the brains behind Monmouth County’s newest breakfast place, The Maple House.
The Maple House will specialize in an elevated breakfast experience, whipping up menu items such as cookie butter pancakes, a braised short rib melt, and addictive salads. The Maple House will be a great new addition to the New Jersey breakfast scene.
The Maple House Is Planning 2 NJ Locations
The Maple House already has big expansion plans, too. The first location is getting ready to open sometime in May off Oceanport Avenue in Fort Monmouth, but there are already plans in place for a second location.
The Maple House also plans on debuting in Neptune, off of South Main Street, in the near future as well.
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Nearby shooting interrupts 13-year-old’s birthday party in Paterson; 1 killed, 3 injured
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) — One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting in Paterson.
The violence erupted around 6:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of East 29th Street and 10th Avenue.
Children nearby gasped in horror at the sound of rapid gunfire. They were just about to sing Happy Birthday to their 13-year-old friend at her backyard party, but instead of blowing out the candles, they ducked for cover when they heard gunshots in the distance.
“Just hearing it – it was scary to witness, to hear. Especially on my birthday. Like a time I’m trying to play with my friends, get together,” said the 13-year-old.
She also says she had a friend who was there who saw what happened.
“He was going to the bodega – he went running back, but he had saw two people come out of a car and then shoot, but it was like an automatic gun,” she added.
Bystanders watched in shock and panic as first responders treated the victims. One of them was lying in the street next to a car and another was on the ground next to a bicycle.
Local councilman Luis Velez says the City of Paterson has taken measures to reduce crime in this part of town – what he calls a ‘hotspot’ — in part by installing security cameras. He is encouraging the community to cooperate.
“Paterson Police is doing their job as I know, they’re doing a great job to reduce crime, but one again we, the police, nobody, not even the news media has a crystal ball to say this is going to happen now,” Velez said, “Some people see corners getting built up, they see activities and they’re afraid to come out and say something, but our police department is trained to keep it confidential and approach to bring the quality of life in this area.”
The 13-year-old hopes her next birthday party is not ruined by the sound of gunshots.
“First we thought it was fireworks, but then we heard sirens and everyone started going home because they were scared,” she added.
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