By Patricia Alex, Staff Writer. The Record.

Supporters of a $750 million bond to fund construction and renovations at New Jersey’s colleges and universities will rally today at Rutgers University.

Backers are hoping to draw attention to the referendum because they fear it could get overlooked on the Nov. 6 ballot, which features the presidential and Senate race and even some school board contests.

Former Gov. Tom Kean is expected to attend the gathering. The bond referendum is the first for capital improvements at the schools since 1988.

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