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Category: Humanities and Social Sciences

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

Horatio Wauchope , wearing a winter coat, stands outside on a campus walkway at night, holding a large folder to his chest in front of a lit academic building.

From the Creative Industry Back to Campus: A Second Act at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

After a decade in photography and fashion, Sociology major Horatio Wauchope is channeling his artistic background into a more focused second act, powered by financial support and Uber shifts between classes

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

CHSS Restructuring: Your Questions Answered

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Life: Sara Flores’ Path to Teaching and Leading Through Language

A Linguistics major finds purpose at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, growing through honors classes, campus leadership and hands-on experience teaching ESL

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

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University Names Fatma Mili Interim Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Experienced education leader tapped to lead Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s largest college

Angela Castro stands in front of a large red sign with white lettering that says Senior Sendoff 2025.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Graduate Angela Castro Champions Community Service, Advocacy

Graduate Spotlight: A first-generation graduate from Paterson, N.J., Angela Castro shares how her roots inspired her mission to uplift others through education and compassion

Khara Brown wears her cap and gown for a photograph taken next to a bookshelf inside Coder House, home to the Center for Heritage and Archaeological Studies.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Graduate Khara Brown Defies 3% Survival Odds to Uncover Hidden Histories Through Anthropology and Archaeology

Graduate Spotlight: With resilience and purpose, Khara Brown uses research to amplify underrepresented voices and reclaim overlooked histories

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How Does Gen Z Feel About the Election and President-elect Trump?

Professor’s interviews provide insight into Gen Z’s thoughts on politics, the election, Donald Trump and what issues are important to them

A smiling woman in a black dress cuts a ceremonial red ribbon in a classroom as spectators look on.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Launches New Center for Latino Heritage and Spanish Language Excellence (CLaSE)

First-of-its-kind initiative is an academic and cultural hub for Latino students, Spanish-speaking communities and Latin American Indigenous groups

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Mellon Foundation Awards Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ $1M to Expand Native American and Indigenous Studies Program

Grant will fund creation of the New Jersey Center for Indigenous Justice and support growth of Native American and Indigenous Studies