Tag: Columbia University
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Pennington School announces appointment of college counseling director
An increase in enrollment at the Pennington School pivots increased focus on the college search process, according to William S. Hawkey, head of the school. With that focus, the school, after a national search, will welcome Adam Materasso as director of college counseling effective July 1. “Adam’s deep experience as a school leader as well…
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National Museum of Mathematics appoints local resident as distinguished visiting professor
The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) appointed of Rutgers University math professor and MoMath’s dean of Academic Content, Dr. Alex Kontorovich, as MoMath’s distinguished visiting professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics beginning Sept. 1. During his one-year appointment, Kontorovich will present public programs, “Fall into History,” tracing mathematical ideas over time, and “Spring into Sound,”…
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East Brunswick resident named dean at Simmons College
Dr. Stephanie Berzin has been named dean of the College of Social Sciences, Policy and Practice at Simmons College in Boston. The appointment comes as Simmons College announced it will become Simmons University, effective Sept. 1. Berzin will work with faculty, students and the Simmons community to build the future of the College of Social Sciences,…
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Middlesex County College president to retire
EDISON – Joann La Perla-Morales, president of Middlesex County College (MCC), will retire as president effective June 30, capping a 50-year career in higher education. “Dr. La Perla-Morales has been an integral part of our growth and we wish her well in her retirement,” Dorothy K. Power, chairman of the college board, said in a prepared…
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On Campus
Michelle Quinn of Sayreville graduated cum laude from Fordham University’s Fordham College at Lincoln Center, New York City, with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Digital Design. She is a graduate of Sayreville War Memorial High School. Dana Quinn of Sayreville graduated from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and will attend Columbia Law School,…
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Metuchen graduates 152 students
METUCHEN — Just as her brother was named three years ago, Siri Uppuluri was named valedictorian of her Metuchen High School class. “It is an honor,” she said. “My brother [Aditya] was valedictorian in 2014. It’s nice to keep the legacy.” Siri was named valedictorian and Siya Zhang was named salutatorian during a convocation held…
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Workshop on college planning May 11 in Metuchen
METUCHEN — Students in middle and high school with learning disabilities can learn what skills and strategies they need to develop to be successful in college at a workshop that will held on May 11 held at the library of Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave. The workshop, sponsored by the Metuchen Special Education Parent…
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Tuskegee Airman to serve as parade grand marshal
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Resident Charles Nolley, a World War II Tuskegee airman, will serve as grand marshal for the township’s 55th annual Memorial Day Parade. “Not only is Mr. Nolley a witness to history, he is living history,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey. “His story is one of perseverance, dedication, service and…