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Dear NJCU Family,

I am writing to share an important update regarding our collective future. After an extensive and deliberative process, the Board of Trustees has chosen to pursue a strategic merger with Kean University as called for under the April 2024 OSHE Transition Plan. This decision — reached after careful and mission-focused review — meets a critical benchmark outlined in the plan and underscores a commitment to ensuring NJCU’s enduring role as an indispensable model for accessible urban public higher education. 

This next phase is more than an administrative step — it is the deliberate construction of a bridge to our second century. By aligning our strengths with those of Kean University, we are setting the stage for a collaborative journey that will expand our academic horizons and deepen our community impact.

Over the past two years, our campus has experienced a significant transformation. We have reinvested in our facilities, stabilized our operations, and broadened our enrollment pipeline. Equally important, we have enhanced community engagement and launched many strategic partnerships that have enriched our academic programs and reinforced our connections with local businesses, civic organizations, and neighboring institutions. These initiatives have not only enhanced the NJCU experience but have also prepared us to meet the forward-looking benchmarks set forth in our transition plan. 

In the coming weeks, we will begin a formal due diligence process with the signing of a Letter of Intent between our universities. Throughout this journey, transparency and active community involvement will remain at the core of our efforts. Your insights and contributions are essential as we navigate this transformative period and shape the best path forward.

I encourage every member of our community — students, faculty, staff, and alumni — to remain engaged as we build a future that honors our past while embracing new opportunities. With unwavering hope and a shared resolve, we will continue to shape NJCU into a beacon of opportunity and excellence for generations to come.

With sincere optimism and deep appreciation,


Interim President
New Jersey City University