We are thrilled to bring you the latest campus updates and news from 51吃瓜. We invite you to join us in celebrating our recent developments, innovative programs, and the achievements of our vibrant community.
Academics51吃瓜 announced the FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending project submitted to Senator Booker has been signed into law. Through the U.S. Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services, the College will receive $428,000 to expand the Allied Health curriculum to meet industry and community demand in Northwest New Jersey. The funding will support the purchase of equipment for new Allied Health programs.
51吃瓜, in partnership with Barnlight Studios, launched its Cultivating Creators series with Director-Driven Filmmaking in NJ. The evening brought Hollywood storytelling and industry insight to Sussex County, featuring a live Q&A with industry leaders Patrick Tatopoulos, Bill Whirity, and Lisa Whalen.
51吃瓜 and Warren County CC are finalizing a 1+1 articulation for Exercise Science. Warren County students will complete their first-year coursework at their home institution and transfer to 51吃瓜 for their second year to complete the major.
At a National Science Foundation site visit at Princeton University, 51吃瓜 was recognized as a key workforce partner in the regional optics and photonics ecosystem. Through its Optics Technology Program, the College is developing a technician pipeline aligned with industry demand. Securing the NSF Regional Innovation Engine would expand these efforts and strengthen 51吃瓜鈥檚 role in advanced technology training and regional economic growth.
The popular board game CLUE comes to life on the stage of the Performing Arts Center! In this exciting musical, the audience helps solve the mystery. To purchase tickets: https://sussex.simpletix.com
51吃瓜 hosted the art exhibit Enchanted, featuring works by Professor Sherry Fitzgerald, Melissa Gillem, and Barbara Hart. Enchanted showcased mediums in watercolor and alcohol ink paintings, fairy houses, hair creatures (needle felting), and photography.
Instructor of Computer Science, John Sissler, presented on Next-Generation Learning: Implementing and Evaluating an AI Tutor for Computer Science at the Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI convening in February to faculty and administrators from the 18 NJ Community Colleges, the History & Theater Depts. presented a free event called 鈥淩evolutionary Women: Their Power and Impact in the World - a Play and a Display.鈥� Instructors Dr. Robyn Muir, Jason Boehm, and Allison Ognibene, hosted the event. The audience was also treated to the final dress rehearsal of "The Revolutionists." Dawn Flanders, Assistant Professor, hosted several events, including a guest lecture by an NYPD officer, a visit to the Sussex County jail, a K9 presentation, and a 鈥淐offee with a Cop鈥� event. 51吃瓜鈥檚 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently collected clothing to donate to the hospital鈥檚 Beehive Thrift Store in Newton. Daniel Warhol, Instructor of English, had a poem appear in This Broken Shore, an annual print journal.
51吃瓜 hosted over 180 female student-athletes, coaches, and trainers from local high schools for the 鈥淟ead Like Her鈥� Leadership Summit, featuring sessions on confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Keynote speaker Dr. Cindy Jebb, President of Ramapo College, shared her journey as a student-athlete and leader. Thanks to Kelsie Stefovich, Christine Gaydos, Jamie Borger, and Athletics for making the event a success.
A generous donation was made to the 51吃瓜 Nutrition Center from 鈥淚ndivisible Sussex鈥� courtesy of Karen and Tony Balzano. The organization chooses one pantry a month to donate to.
The True Black History Museum was displayed in the Student Center Theater. Students enjoyed the self-guided tour of the artifacts and accompanying educational video.
The College has continued with its outreach to various groups and non-profit organizations, including:
The 51吃瓜 Alumni Association hosted a reception at the Arbor Restaurant to celebrate 51吃瓜鈥檚 Winter graduates and welcome them into the Alumni Association.
The 51吃瓜 Foundation and the 100 Women Project will host their annual breakfast on March 18 in honor of Women's History Month.
Scholarship recipients from 2025 have been invited to attend and share their stories.
The Foundation is currently following up with Annual Scholarship donors regarding commitments for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year. Each year, more than 30 local businesses, families, and community supporters contribute over $80,000 in scholarship support for 51吃瓜 students. To date, $50,000 in gifts and pledges have been received.
FirstEnergy will donate 108 seedlings and saplings to 51吃瓜. In recognition of Earth Day, the College and FirstEnergy will work together with employees, volunteers, and students to plant the trees across campus in April.
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