Service Award: Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop Arts Award: Stefania Panepinto, Founder, Panepinto Galleries Legacy Award: Thomas Stanton, Jr., a Jersey City banker, visionary and prime mover committed to the renaissance of his hometown (awarded posthumously) Innovation Award: Angelo J. Genova, Esq., Senior Partner, Co-Founder and Chairman, Genova Burns, Attorneys-At-Law
Service Award: Honorable Frank J. Guarini Arts Award: Meredith Burns Executive Director, Art House Productions Legacy Award: Glenn D. Cunningham, Former Mayor of Jersey City, 2001-2004 (awarded posthumously) Innovation Award: Joseph F. Scott, FACHE, Executive Vice President, Health Care Transformation, RWJ Barnabas Health
The NJCU Foundation is pleased to honor recipients for their tremendous impact and ongoing drive to advance their areas of expertise within communities. The NJCU Foundation honor's leaders in the following areas: Service The Leadership Service Award celebrates the highest level of dedication and commitment to elevating the Jersey City community. The award recognizes significant and […]
This year, our annual gala represents a return to what is most important to all of us: helping our students change their lives for the better through higher education. The event will feature student stories and performances, as well as an opportunity to network with NJCU alumni, students, friends, faculty and staff while enjoying cocktails […]
Legacy Award: State Senator Nellie Pou. 35th Legislative District Service Award: Ulises Diaz, Senior Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ Impact Award: Ponce Bank Outstanding Leadership Award: NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo Extraordinary Service Award: Peter Hernandez, NJCU Foundation Chair Profound Impact Award: Edward P. O'Connor, NJCU Foundation Vice Chair
JERSEY CITY, N.J. | New Jersey City University (NJCU) will honor three distinguished individuals and one visionary organization on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. when it presents the 2025 Leaders & Legends Gala - Havana Knights at il Villaggio, located at 651 Route 17 North in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The Leaders & Legends Gala is the institution's annual celebration […]
Join us on Sunday, March 29, 2026, for the musical performance of "Jagged Little Pill," hosted by our very own NJCU students and The Center for the Arts. This opening night event marks a special moment—our final alumni-focused musical event under the NJCU name before our merger with Kean University this summer. This event will […]
Unwind and Reconnect This Spring: Alumni Social and Networking Mixer at Dorrian’s Red Hand Restaurant & Bar; 555 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, N.J. Tickets: $20 The NJCU Alumni Association warmly invites you to take a well-deserved mid-week break and reconnect with fellow graduates at our Spring Alumni Social and Networking Mixer. Join us for an evening of refreshments, conversation, […]
Free Admission for spectators. Car Show entry fee: $25 Join President Repollet to celebrate cars, style and unity at Kean University's second annual car show, 'Rep Your Ride.' Enjoy great vehicles, food, music and more. Register to showcase your car. All types are welcome. Click here for more information.
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