UCNJ celebrates more than 700 graduates at spring commencement

UCNJ celebrates more than 700 graduates at spring commencement

CRANFORD, NJ — Union College of Union County, NJ hosted its spring commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 on Wednesday, May 15, at the college’s Cranford Campus. There were two ceremonies to accommodate more than 700 graduates and their families. UCNJ President Margaret M. McMenamin presided over the commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies included the […]

Union County invites students to unleash their creativity

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite all middle and high schools to participate in the 2024 Fairy House Art Contest. This contest is part of Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded’s 2024 “Growing Together in Union County” initiatives. This unique contest invites students from sixth […]

Polnariev selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Fellowship

CRANFORD, NJ — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced on Wednesday, April 17, that Dr. Bernard Polnariev, Vice President for Administrative Services at UCNJ Union College of Union County, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Applying lessons from more than a dozen years researching exceptional community colleges, […]

Union Township homicide being investigated

UNION, NJ — During the late evening hours of Friday, May 10, Union Township police officers responded to the 300 block of Greenbriar Drive in Union.On arrival, they located 28-year-old Kerline Joseph Charles, who was found dead at the scene. The initial investigation concludes there is no threat to the public. This is an ongoing, […]

Senior Art Exhibit displayed at Union College of Union County NJ through May 29

Senior Art Exhibit displayed at Union College of Union County NJ through May 29

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting the 2024 Union County Senior Art Exhibit, featuring 158 original works created by county residents, age 60 and older. The public is invited to view the exhibit now through Wednesday, May 29, in the Conference Center of UCNJ Union College of Union […]

Newark man charged in connection with multiple burglaries

LINDEN, NJ — A 10-month investigation led by the Linden Police Detective Bureau, assisted by Detectives from the Roselle, Union and Westfield police departments, as well as the Essex and Somerset County prosecutor’s offices, has resulted in charges against a Newark man in connection with a series of burglaries to local businesses. Teshawn Campbell, 36, […]

Chiropractor arrested and charged for invasion of privacy and child endangerment

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — A Springfield chiropractor has been arrested and charged with invasion of privacy and child endangerment, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Springfield Police Chief John Cook announced on Thursday, May 9. Gary Hecht, 55, of Livingston, is charged with one count of third-degree invasion of privacy and one count of third-degree […]

Local students named valedictorian and salutatorian

Local students named valedictorian and salutatorian

WATCHUNG, NJ – On the morning of Wednesday, May 1, Mount Saint Mary Academy Directress Sister Lisa Gambacorto congratulated Nina Heim of Westfield on being named valedictorian and Lillian Del Rossi of Union on being designated salutatorian of the Class of 2024. The formal announcement was made by Jacqueline Muratore, assistant directress for Faculty, Curriculum, […]

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