Proposal for Rutgers to take over UMDNJ, Rutgers-Camden to merge with Rowan is introduced in state Senate
By Jarrett Renshaw/Statehouse Bureau TRENTON — In a shaky compromise that threatens to further divide the state along geographic lines, the…
Update: Deal would allow Rutgers to absorb most of UMDNJ
By Patricia Alex, Staff Writer. The Record. Rutgers University would absorb most of New Jersey’s beleaguered medical university under…
Bill introduced to reshape Rutgers, Rowan, UMDNJ
By James Osborne. Inquier Staff Writers. New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney introduced sweeping legislation Monday to break up the University…
Pre-Kindergarten for All? Not By a Longshot
Which states are walking the walk when it comes to funding pre-K programs — and which are lagging far…
Braun: Rutgers governing boards finally take charge of college merger conversation
By Bob Braun/Star-Ledger Columnist Months of hand-wringing, dithering indecision, back-room dealing, and official silence are apparently about to end….
Harrison: Raise N.J.’s minimum wage
By Brigid Callahan Harrison for The Record. “I’m showing a willingness to listen but also honestly saying I’m not…
NJ university merger plan faces critical tests
Angela Delli Santi. The Associated Press. TRENTON, N.J. – A major higher education restructuring plan will reach a crossroads…
Court Confirms: Public Employees Are Screwed
By Jersey Jazzman I can’t let this week pass by without commenting on the royal screwing of New Jersey’s…
Colleges’ bank deals saddle students with big fees
By Daniel Wagner, Associated Press. WASHINGTON – As many as 900 colleges are pushing students into using payment cards…
Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Brings the Shock Doctrine to Wisconsin Universities
By Eleni Schirmer and Lenora Hanson As the recall election looms over Wisconsin, UW-Madison struggles under the weight of…
Plan rethinks Rutgers control
Written by Phil Dunn. A group of Newark and North Jersey political leaders have drafted their own plan in the…
North Jersey Democratic leaders propose $1B investment in Newark as part of college merger plan
By Patricia Alex. Staff Writer. The Record. North Jersey Democrats have drafted a proposal for nearly $1 billion in…
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