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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ undergraduate student and Goldwater Scholarship winner, Joseph David Quinn-Vitabile at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Data Center.

AI, Innovation and Faculty Mentorship Help Power this Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Goldwater Scholar’s Scientific Ambitions

How one Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ student is leveraging artificial intelligence to unlock the mysteries of the universe

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor Nicole Archer poses with her former art history professor Cris Hassold.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Professor Among 31 Students Who Received Mentor’s Final Gift: Her Life Savings

Nicole Archer reflects on the lasting influence of her professor who left her life savings to former students – including Archer – and shaped her teaching, research and passion for opening minds and critical thinking

Three graduates in caps and gowns smiling with confetti falling around them

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 2025 Commencement Celebrates Graduates’ Perseverance and Purpose

Spring ceremony honors the achievements of 3,839 graduates and their impact on their communities

Alena Arzamastseva, shown inside Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Communication and Media.

Olympian and U.S. Army Veteran Graduates from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ with Degree in Sports Communication

Graduation Spotlight: Alena Arzamastseva has overcome language barriers, embraced public service and now graduates with honors – ready to inspire others through sports and storytelling

Melissa Spigelman with laboratory glassware in the foreground.

This Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Graduate is on a Mission to Revolutionize Cancer Treatments

Graduate Spotlight: How Melissa Spigelman has resolved to heal, inspire and innovate using research, scholarships and faculty support

Abraham Rubio sits at a computer.

How Bloomfield College Graduate Abraham Rubio Turned His Passion For Games Into a Tool for Learning

Graduate Spotlight: From Minecraft mods to a NASA internship, Abraham Rubio’s childhood hobby became a launching pad for a career in software engineering and purpose-driven tech

Nicole Genser and Grace Gleba hold their hands to their ears.

Two Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Students Turn Their Own Hearing Loss into Audiology Careers

Graduate Spotlight: Preschool and now graduate doctoral classmates Grace Gleba and Nicole Genser advocate for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Alyssa Muñiz holds a guitar.

How a Professional Singer Found Her Calling in Music Therapy at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

Finding her voice: Inspired by how music helped her grandmother, Alyssa Muñiz uses her musical talents to help people with Alzheimer’s, disabilities and trauma

Bloomfield College Student-Athlete Daniela Vidal Turns Softball Scholarship Into a Life of Purpose

Graduate Spotlight: From grit to greatness, Daniela Vidal is using every opportunity to build a future beyond the field – and lift others with her

Ralph Castellano celebrates his Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ graduation at the Belleville Fire Department, wearing his uniform and graduation cap.

Retired Firefighter Ralph Castellano Earns Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Degree 50 Years After Starting

Graduate Spotlight: From firehouse to finish line, Castellano’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to service, perseverance and purpose

Connor Godek harvests Black Pearl Oyster mushrooms from a growing block.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Life: Class of 2025 Graduate Connor Godek Grows a Sustainable Future

In this photo essay, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ senior harvests gourmet mushrooms, studies food systems and raises a glass to graduation

In Just One Day, The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Community Raised Over $700,000 To Empower Students

Donations will fund athletics, scholarships and essential resources for students facing financial hardship