President's Posts

Stockton Ranked in Top 25 "Best for Vets" Colleges

Veterans Day

 “Since its opening in 1971, when Stockton served Vietnam-era veterans, the university has remained committed to meeting the needs of both our active military and veterans, many of whom helped develop our programs. It is an honor to be recognized for serving those who have so honorably served our country.”

Mayflower Reunion Celebrates Stockton's Return to Atlantic City

Mayflower

Professor Emeritus Bill Daly spoke about serving as President Kesselman’s preceptor. “I made him everything he is,” Daly joked.  

U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo Signs Partnership with Stockton

lobiondo

“For him (Rep. Lobiondo) to make this donation is important for our students and future generations. I cannot be more proud that our students will be studying your work.”

Stockton Enrollment Increases 2 Percent for Fall 2018

Anderson

Freshman enrollment at Stockton University increased 2 percent for fall 2018, continuing the trend of growth at the university. A record 1,595 freshmen are enrolled this fall.

 

Atlantic City Ribbon Cutting Just a Beginning

AC ribbon-cutting

"We do everything in support of our principle of Students First. This is a transformational moment in Stockton’s history.”

University Earns Third HEED Diversity Award

HEED Award

“To receive this award three years in a row reinforces that Stockton’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to the success of the entire university community, including faculty, staff and students."

Stockton Debuts 'Culture of Respect' Initiative

Respect

“It is important that all of us work together to make this happen. I ask all of you: Let’s work together to make this a violence-free institution in every way possible.”

 

Stockton Recognized for Partnership with Recovery Court

Recovery Court

Stockton President Harvey Kesselman credited Superior Court Judge Mark Sandson and Assignment Judge Julio Mendez for their “outside the box” thinking about how to help participants in the Recovery Court.

Stockton 9th in 2019 U.S. News Public Regional Ranking

US News

“The graduation rate is a really important factor because it shows that our students are succeeding beyond expectations. It’s not enough just to get into college. We must also do all we can to make sure our students graduate.”

Kesselman Leads  Media Tour of AC Campus

Media Day AC

President Kesselman lead tour of the Atlantic City campus. Over fifteen media outlets from the tri-state area attended. 

 

Attorney's Briefcase Holds a Civil Rights Story

briefcase

“He had such charisma. His favorite course was Anatomy of Democracy and ... that epitomized the man and his commitment to students and civic engagement. We need more Jimmy Coopers today than ever.”

Stockton Celebrates 50 Years of EOF Support

EOF

"I owe EOF the life that I have at Stockton. You are now part of the EOF family.”

Stockton Receives Chamber of Commerce Award

chamber-award

Stockton was cited for its designation by the state as an Anchor Institution and for its public/private collaboration on the development of the Atlantic City campus.

 

AtlantiCare to Open Urgent Care Center at A.C. Campus

AtlantiCare

“AtlantiCare’s presence reinforces and enhances our commitment to develop the Atlantic City campus as a destination that serves both our students and the entire community."

Commencement 2018

Commencement 2018

Gov. Murphy Tells Graduates to Be 'Doers" Who Change the World

Stockton Dedicates New Academic Quad

Quad lab

“As Stockton invests in the future of our students, as we create new opportunities for them to take advantage of a high-quality, affordable, accessible education, we also invest in the future of New Jersey."

 

Scholarship Gala Raises More than $500,000 

Scholarship Gala 2018

"Our guiding principle is ‘students first.' Every scholarship makes it easier for our students to succeed."

Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic Visits Stockton

Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic Visits Stockton

Stockton University welcomed Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, His Excellency Haris Lalacos, for a reception hosted by the Dean C. and Zoe S. Pappas Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies.

Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service

Kesselmans on AC beach

“Your service is our collective way of answering Martin Luther King, Jr’s charge of ‘what have you done for others."

Kesselmans Join the Beach Cleanup Team in Atlantic City

 

Season's Greetings 2017

Student Interview by President

"Students First" is our guiding principle. Listen as they describe the firsts they experienced at Stockton. 

Scholarship Recognition Dinner Awards 

Scholarship Recognition Dinner Remarks November 17, 2017

"As donors, your philanthropy not only supports the dreams of today, but invests in the future..."

Unite Against Hate

Unite Against Hate Rally 2017

"The Stockton community is unified in our loud and clear denunciation of ... hate speech."

 

October 5, 2017
N.J. Alliance for Action Honors President Kesselman

September 11, 2017
Saracini-O’Neil 9/11 Memorial Service

September 06, 2017
President Kesselman's update on DACA

September 05, 2017
A Great Time to be at Stockton

August 28, 2017
A Message to the Stockton Community on the Creation of a Richard Stockton Exhibit Committee

July 13, 2017
SNJ Today's Frank DiMauro interviews President Harvey Kesselman

March 31, 2017
Letter from Institutions to President Trump on Dreamers

February 1, 2017
Annual Flag Raising Ceremony for Black History Month President Kesselman Remarks

January 30, 2017
Important Information Related to the Executive Order on Immigration