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Rutgers Health Names New Dean to Lead School of Nursing
NEW BRUNSWICK - Angela Starkweather, an accomplished nurse-scientist and clinician with extensive higher education experience, has been named dean of the Rutgers School of Nursing. Starkweather comes to Rutgers Health having served as the Chamings Endowed Professor in Nursing and assistant dean of research development at the University of Florida College of Nursing in Gainesville, Fla.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Known for her research in pain and chronic illness management as well as her advocacy for evidence-based practice, Starkweather previously held positions as associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut...
2024 Big Central Preview: National Gold Division
One of just a couple of divisions that saw no changes from last year, the National Gold features all GMC schools, and is very reminiscent of the Red Division, with a hint of the White. Piscataway looks ready to make a move back into championship firm, coming off a 6-4...
Chatham Superintendent's Message to Parents Before Start of the School Year on Aug. 26; Enrollment Slightly Up, More Diverse
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa sent out a digital message to parents on Monday, with the first day of the 2024-2025 school year set to commence on Aug. 26. LaSusa noted that the enrollment of 3,530 is slightly above last year's total and represents a diverse group that includes 500 students who live in a household where a language other than English is spoken. A total of 45 different languages are spoken among district students. The most common languages spoken other than English are Chinese (111 students) and Spanish (96 students). There are also at least 10 students who speak Arabic, French, Hindu, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Urdu.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER LaSusa also gave an update on security vestibules being built at each district school's entrance. The full message to parents can be read below. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
East Brunswick 2024 Football Preview
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The East Brunswick High School football program had a more active off-season than most teams would prefer. After a 1-9 season in 2023, Andy Steinfeld was replaced after five seasons as the Bears' head coach despite there being quite a bit of support for him to remain. (See that story here.)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER One of Steinfeld's assistants, Matt Pazinko, was named the interim head coach in July. Pazinko will have the job at least through the balance of the 2024 season, and then the position will be...
Thriving in the transition: Tips on preparing for college life
Whether a student is moving onto campus for the first time or commuting from home, the transition from high school to college can challenging. Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, discusses how first-year students – and their parents – can prepare to manage the stressors that accompany this life stage.
Marcus Borden’s 2024 GMC/BCC Camp Caravan: Monday Morning quad scrimmage kicks off Week Two with JFK, Dayton and New Providence
Central Jersey Sports Radio high school football analyst Marcus Borden opened up Week Two of coverage with a busy morning, visiting a quad scrimmage at JFK in Iselin that included the Mustangs, New Providence and Dayton, along with non-conference Lakewood out of the Shore Conference. You can find videos –...
Inside look at HS football teams in Morris and Sussex counties | Top 10 countdown
The high school football season kicks off in late August for many Morris/Sussex teams. We're spending the weeks leading up to the 2024 season by counting down the Morris/Sussex Top 10. We're also checking in with every team that did not make the Top 10 as part of our State of the Program series. ...
NJ Lacrosse Foundation Honors Summit lacrosse at its Annual Hall of Fame Induction
SUMMIT, NJ -- The New Jersey Lacrosse Foundation recently held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, presenting the 2024 New Jersey high school lacrosse "Best of" awards as well as introducing the 2024 Kirst Cup State Championship team. Three members of the Summit girls lacrosse team, who won both the 2024 Group 2 State and Union County titles, received awards and were honored at the event. Senior Lauren Riley was awarded the NJ Player of the Year Award, Senior Anya Wardle was awarded the NJ Attacker of the Year and Junior Susannah O'Connell was awarded the NJ Defender of the Year. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Summit boys team was also recognized and introduced as the 2024 Kirst Cup NJ State Champions. On hand to present the Championship trophy to Head Coach Jim Davidson and the 2024 Captains were members of the Kirst family. The Kirst Cup is named to memorialize long-time coach and former Summit assistant coach Kyle Kirst who passed away unexpectedly in 2015. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Princeton University Unit Orders Class 3 Electric Box Truck Upfit from Mullen
Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. has sold the Mullen THREE, Class 3 electric box truck upfit to Princeton University’s facilities operations unit, located in Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton’s facilities operations have selected the Mullen THREE to support campus operations and contribute to overall sustainability goals, including reaching zero emissions for on-campus university service vehicles. The vehicle order is fulfilled by Mullen’s dealer partner, Pritchard EV.
Back-to-School Event Lends a Hand, Providing Backpack and School Supplies to Rahway Students
RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, August 17, a back-to-school uniform and backpack giveaway took place at the Rahway Recreation Center, from noon to 3 p.m. In addition to providing school supplies, the event included free books and hygiene products, face painting, a bounce house, arts and crafts, games, food, and drinks. Shakara Henderson, of the nonprofit With Open Hands, founded the event and has organized it for four years now. With Open Hands, according to its website, is "dedicated to enhancing the lives of the entire family through a variety of outreach initiatives."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Gov. Livingston Baseball: Highlanders' Historic Season Sparks a Wave of Post-Season Triumphs
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - After the Governor Livingston baseball team completed what may be the best season in the school's history, the excitement has only continued to build. The Highlanders' championship run has been followed by a wave of thrilling post-season news, including rising junior shortstop Zach Geertsma's prestigious commitment to the University of Virginia, a slew of team and individual honors, and former pitcher Sam Bass (Class of 2020) signing a professional contract, making Highlander fans prouder than ever. See related article: Governor Livingston Baseball Star Zach Geertsma Commits to University of VirginiaCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
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