Andrew Sheldon
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New Jersey, United States
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Promoting Princeton: University making concerted push to engage businesses in effort to spur more partnerships and collaboration
Coleen Burrus added one word to her title shortly after being hired by Princeton University in spring 2015. → Read More
'Gold medal' jobs report for July, iCIMS economist says
This being the first Friday of the month, many economists are awaiting the Bureau of Labor Statistics' job report for the month of July. Among them is Josh Wright, chief economist at iCIMS, who said he dedicates this morning every month to analyze the report. → Read More
Breaking job-gender barriers: Here's how professionals are overcoming preconceived notions about the type of work they should be doing
Stevens Institute of Technology environmental engineering major Aroona Boodram has yet to take a class for her core studies with a female professor. → Read More
Philly Fed finds nonmanufacturing activity expanded this month
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported Tuesday that nonmanufacturing activity continued to expand in July in the region that includes South Jersey. → Read More
Rutgers' annual tuition increase comes in below average
In a tip of its hat toward the rising costs of education, Rutgers University's board of governors limited tuition, fee, room and board increases for the 2016-17 academic year to 1.7 percent for most undergraduates. → Read More
iCIMS signs lease for new home at Bell Works
Bell Works hosted a public lease signing with its newest tenant, software solutions company iCIMS, on Wednesday. → Read More
'Ghostbusters': Take a cue from another woman-led blockbuster and 'let it go'
I'll start with an admission. → Read More
The Pokemon Go phenomenon: How it impacts the workplace
We're confident you've heard of Pokémon Go by now. But we're not so sure you know what it is — or realize it could actually impact your workplace. → Read More
Berkeley College appoints new dean for online education
Berkeley College has announced that is has appointed Joseph Scuralli as its dean of online education. In this new role, Scuralli will work closely with deans and department chairs to oversee and influence online academic programs. → Read More
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi adds new practice, member
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi announced Thursday that it is expanding its practice to the area of equipment leasing and asset based lending. → Read More
EY names the top N.J. entrepreneurs for 2016
EY, also known as Ernst & Young, announced the winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for New Jersey at its annual gala. The event was held Thursday night at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. → Read More
Stevens Institute picks new provost, academic VP
Stevens Institute of Technology announced that Christophe Pierre, currently vice president for academic affairs at the University of Illinois, will serve in the role of provost and vice president for academic affairs at Stevens. → Read More
Christie names N.J.'s first chief tech officer
In a true sign of the times, Gov. Chris Christie established the position of chief technology officer Monday and appointed David Weinstein to the new role. → Read More
Montclair State's Feliciano School of Business launches online MBA
The Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University has created its first completely digital offering. The school announced the addition of a fully online MBA program to its degree programs and will begin enrolling its first cohort of students in fall 2016. → Read More
A loan for love: Promise Financial helps couples finance their wedding
Perhaps it's a rhetorical question this time of year.What's harder to do: Find the perfect person to marry — or find a way to pay for the perfect wedding? → Read More
Want success in seven steps? This guy wrote the book
In 1996, Carl Gould was running a construction company that was successful — but wasn't his passion. Then he crossed paths with a professional business coach. And everything changed. → Read More
Fun with numbers: Nonprofit Bedtime Math finding new ways to bring its program into schools
Laura Overdeck was looking on with a huge smile as Jeff Williamson sat on the floor with his kindergarten class at Ivy Hill Elementary in Newark, teaching his young students how to count using old crayons. → Read More
Kalafer talks about need to evolve at N.J. Tech Council awards ceremony
The New Jersey Tech Council hosted its annual CFO Awards Breakfast on Friday at the Forsgate Country Club, featuring keynote speaker Steven Kalafer, best known as the founder and chairman of Flemington Car and Truck Country. → Read More
NJBIA study pessimistic about looming economic reform, Siekerka says
Citing an independent study conducted by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, the group’s president Michele Siekerka expressed pessimism regarding the state legislature’s discussion on economic policy that will continue on June 6 through the next few weeks. → Read More
A mattress for millennials? Paladini finds his market
Scott Paladini grew up in the bedding industry.His father, William, was a longtime executive in the sector before starting his own company.So it only made sense that Paladini would do the same, opening a mattress outlet in Bernardsville in 2012 called Hibernate Bedding. → Read More