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Category: Graduate Spotlights

Kelly Witters stands in a marine biology lab with arms crossed, in front of stacked aquariums and tubing used for aquatic research.

How Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s 4+1 Program Turned My Childhood Science Project into Real Marine Biology Research

At Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, the combined BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences helped Kelly Witters turn a third-grade horseshoe crab project into hands-on research for coastal conservation

Jose Carlos Aguilar outside the Paterson Division of Child Protection and Permanency, where he interned, helping children find safe homes or reunite with family.

How Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Turned My Passion for Service into a Career in Policy and Child Advocacy

Internships, research and campus leadership at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ are helping Jose Carlos Aguilar launch a career in government and child protection reform

Transfer student Abigail Rodriguez sits at a desk inside a classroom with a notebook in front of her and holding a pencil.

How Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Transfer Support Helped One Student Find Her Place and Her Purpose

At Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, transfer student Abigail Rodriguez’s journey from community college to campus inspired her passion for advancing educational policy

Finding Her Confidence: How One Shy Bloomfield Graduate Grew Into a Mentor For Others

Nicole Yator arrived at Bloomfield unsure of herself — but through mentorship, community, and involvement, she grew into a confident leader dedicated to uplifting others.

Cookie Howard sits at a table in a hallway in Susan A. Cole Hall.

The Single Mom of Mr. Cory’s Cookies Fame Overcomes Adversity and Rises to the Graduation Stage

Defying many odds, Cookie Howard conquers it all – and leaves a legacy of advocacy for adult learners and a tribe of supporters at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

She Almost Joined the Navy. Then She Built a Life of Leadership and Service at Bloomfield College

Lisha Brito didn’t plan on going to college – but what she found on Bloomfield’s campus helped her grow into a confident, purpose-driven leader with big dreams for the future.

Brianna Correa, wearing her National Guard Army Green Service Uniform, modeled after WWII-era attire, at the Paterson Great Falls, reflecting her strong connection to her hometown city.

From EMT to Army National Guard: First-Gen Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Graduate to Speak at Winter Commencement

Psychology major Brianna Correa balanced full-time online study, frontline emergency medical work and National Guard service using military education benefits to earn her degree

Allison Abrom stands in a food hall at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

From Grit to Graduation: One Student’s Self-Funded Journey at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

Working her way through college – without loans or aid – this Winter Commencement 2026 graduate exemplifies fortitude, drive and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ pride

Oscaterin Bautista stands outdoors on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campus wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and black pants, carrying a shoulder bag. A large academic building visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Life: Championing Families, Chasing Dreams

Family advocate Oscaterin Bautista balances a double major, career and family at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ MBA students Katarina Rodriguez, left, and Nova Pierre Louis, co-producers TEDx Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ.

TEDx Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Students Lead Event to Champion Social Mobility

MBA students Katarina Rodriguez and Nova Pierre Louis are curating TEDx Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ: The Domino Effect, a community event spotlighting diverse voices and bold ideas

master's graduate student in red cap and gown smiling with confetti falling around them

This Is What Graduating Looks Like: Samantha Eloy’s Joy-Filled Moment Captures the Spirit of Commencement

Upon earning her Master of Public Health degree, Samantha Eloy experienced a defining moment of pure joy – captured in one unforgettable image

Graduates pose with Rocky in a circle.

Meet the Students Behind the Mascots: Team Rocky Takes a Bow at Commencement 2025

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Commencement featured a record-breaking number of Rocky and Roxy reveals, as nine students show their school pride