ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ 2025 Commencement Celebrates Graduates’ Perseverance and Purpose
Spring ceremony honors the achievements of 3,839 graduates and their impact on their communities
May 7, 2025
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ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ Graduate is Building a Successful Apparel Brand
While pursuing a BFA, Emmanuel Ozias launched Lock1n, a sportswear company – and gave back to the New Jersey community that raised him
May 6, 2025
Olympian and U.S. Army Veteran Graduates from ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ with Degree in Sports Communication
Graduation Spotlight: Alena Arzamastseva has overcome language barriers, embraced public service and now graduates with honors – ready to inspire others through sports and storytelling
May 6, 2025
This ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ Graduate is on a Mission to Revolutionize Cancer Treatments
Graduate Spotlight: How Melissa Spigelman has resolved to heal, inspire and innovate using research, scholarships and faculty support
May 6, 2025
How Bloomfield College Graduate Abraham Rubio Turned His Passion For Games Into a Tool for Learning
Graduate Spotlight: From Minecraft mods to a NASA internship, Abraham Rubio’s childhood hobby became a launching pad for a career in software engineering and purpose-driven tech
May 6, 2025
ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ 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
May 6, 2025
Two ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ Students Turn Their Own Hearing Loss into Audiology Careers
Graduate Spotlight: Preschool and now graduate doctoral classmates Grace Gleba and Nicole Genser advocate for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
May 5, 2025
How a Professional Singer Found Her Calling in Music Therapy at ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥
Finding her voice: Inspired by how music helped her grandmother, Alyssa Muñiz uses her musical talents to help people with Alzheimer’s, disabilities and trauma
May 2, 2025
ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ 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
May 1, 2025
Bloomfield College Student-Athlete Daniela Vidal Turns Softball Scholarship Into a Life of Purpose
Graduate Spotlight: From grit to greatness, Daniela Vidal is using every opportunity to build a future beyond the field – and lift others with her
May 1, 2025
Retired Firefighter Ralph Castellano Earns ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ Degree 50 Years After Starting
Graduate Spotlight: From firehouse to finish line, Castellano’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to service, perseverance and purpose
April 30, 2025
ůůֱ²¥ State ůůֱ²¥ Employee Jodi Cotugno Earns Degree, Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream
Graduate Spotlight: After years of putting her education on hold, Jodi Cotugno found the strength – and family support – to finally cross the finish line
April 30, 2025