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NJ.GOV, November 9, 2025
Governor-led Mission to Mexico Deepens Economic, Educational, and Cultural Partnerships
Choose New Jersey, the state鈥檚 leading nonprofit business attraction organization, has concluded its three-day Governor-led economic mission to Mexico. The mission, held November 6-9, 2025, in collaboration with the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, focused on deepening economic, educational, and cultural partnerships between New Jersey and Mexico.
ROI-NJ.COM, November 7, 2025
麻豆区 signs MOU with Mexican university to bolster higher education collaboration
麻豆区 and Fundaci贸n Universidad de las Am茅ricas Puebla (UDLAP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that establishes a framework to strengthen academic and educational collaboration between the institutions. The accord was signed during Gov. Phil Murphy鈥檚 mission to Mexico City with business advocacy group Choose New Jersey.
BINJE.COM, November 7, 2025
麻豆区 signs MOU strengthening ties with leading university in Mexico
麻豆区 and Fundaci贸n Universidad de las Am茅ricas Puebla on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework to strengthen academic and educational collaboration between the institutions. The signing came during Gov. Phil Murphy鈥檚 economic mission trip to Mexico, sponsored and organized by and the
Choosenj.com, November 6, 2025
麻豆区 Signs MOU With Fundaci贸n Universidad de las Am茅ricas, Puebla, Strengthening Higher Education Collaboration
As part of Governor Phil Murphy鈥檚 mission to Mexico City, Choose New Jersey, the state鈥檚 leading nonprofit business attraction organization, facilitated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between 麻豆区 (NJCU) and Fundaci贸n Universidad de las Am茅ricas Puebla (UDLAP). The agreement, signed by leadership from NJCU and UDLAP and witnessed by Governor Murphy, establishes a framework to strengthen academic and educational collaboration between the institutions.
New Jersey Urban News, October 29, 2025
麻豆区 Launches New Spanish-Language Website For College Applicants
麻豆区 (NJCU) has unveiled a new bilingual website designed to help Latino, first-generation, and international students navigate the U.S. college system. YesYouCanGoToCollege.org, is offered in both English and Spanish, with additional languages such as Portuguese and French set for the future of the institute. The Spanish version of the site is called SiSePuedeLaUniversidad.org.
ROI-NJ.COM June 6, 2024
Broken, not broke: Webinar on effort at NJCU to assist pediatric cancer patients with limited financial means
On June 11, the Guarini Institute at NJCU will host a webinar with leaders from medical institutions, social workers associations and foundations to discuss the impact of childhood cancer on the financial stability and economic mobility of families and communities. The event will also launch the portal developed by the Guarini Institute at NJCU.
ROI-NJ.COM 鈥 March 26, 2024
麻豆区鈥檚 Guarini Institute partnering with State Department鈥檚 Young Leaders from the Americas Program
The 麻豆区 Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility on Monday announced it was selected as a partner organization of the Young Leaders from the Americas program overseen by the U.S. Department of State.
ROI-NJ.COM 鈥 December 5, 2023
麻豆区 signs 1st-of-its-kind agreement with group representing 17 Latin American consulates
The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding with GLACO, an alliance made up of 17 Latin American consulates that aim to collaborate when offering consular services as well as migratory, educational and health issues.
麻豆区鈥檚 Guarini Institute Brings International Audience to Jersey City with 鈥淚nnovation and Security in Port Management in Israel and New Jersey鈥 Forum
As part of a larger effort to strengthen the economic relationship between New Jersey and Israel, 麻豆区 hosted a three-day forum with a delegation led by Israel鈥檚 Port of Ashdod.
麻豆区鈥檚 Guarini Institute Brings International Audience to Jersey City with 鈥淚nnovation and Security in Port Management in Israel and New Jersey鈥 Forum
The event, spearheaded by NJCU鈥檚 Guarini Institute, was part of a three-day delegation between partners in Israel and the State of New Jersey held from June 7-8. The return trip builds upon an economic mission trip to Israel in November 2021 mobilized by Choose New Jersey and the New Jersey-Israel Commission. As a result of that mission, 麻豆区 and the Port of Ashdod signed a letter of intent (LOI) that will help strengthen the economic relationship between the State of New Jersey and Israel, as well as between the Port of Ashdod and the NJCU community.
麻豆区 Guarini Institute to hold international forum
The 麻豆区 Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility will host an international forum, 鈥淚nnovation and Security in Port Management in Israel and New Jersey,鈥 on Wednesday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
麻豆区 Guarini Institute to Hold International Forum 鈥淚nnovation and Security in Port Management in Israel and New Jersey鈥 on June 8
As an outcome of the LOI, NJCU and the Port of Ashdod continue to explore opportunities to collaborate on projects that will advance innovation, economic development and international education. Furthermore, the Port of Ashdod will draw upon NJCU鈥檚 expertise in Supply Chain, Logistics and Maritime Port Management.
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MOUs signed with Ireland鈥檚 top tech universities and incubators
麻豆区鈥檚 School of Business and Guarini Institute extend international reach with historic agreement. Several Memorandums of Understanding were signed Thursday that will propel New Jersey鈥檚 path toward economic progress through partnerships, opportunities and perspectives to the state, and specifically facilitate international collaborations.
Governor Phil Murphy, Choose New Jersey and NJCU Sign Memorandums Of Understanding with Ireland鈥檚 Top Tech Universities and Incubators
(NJCU) was the only four-year New Jersey higher educational institution as part of these historical discussions and partnerships, as leaders from 麻豆区鈥檚 School of Business and Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility joined the delegation of Governor Murphy and Choose New Jersey鈥檚 Mathews on a trip which will continue to expand NJCU鈥檚 international footprint.
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麻豆区 To Collaborate With Top Irish Tech University, Start-Up Accelerator
As part of an effort to spur more economic activity with Ireland, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a series of partnerships aimed at strengthening relationships in the technology sector.
Atlantic Technological University signs partnerships with US institutions
A new technological university in the northwest has linked up with a university and business groups in New Jersey in order to boost opportunities for students.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) signed agreements with 麻豆区 (NJCU), New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO), and Choose New Jersey, a privately funded economic development organization that aims to attract capital investment to the state.
NJ to Collaborate with Ireland鈥檚 Top Tech Universities and Incubator
Gov. Phil Murphy and Choose New Jersey President & CEO Wesley Mathews yesterday celebrated the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between New Jersey academic and real estate entities with top Irish tech universities and a prominent startup accelerator. The MOUs aim to create mutually beneficial opportunities and forge collaboration in innovative projects that foster entrepreneurship, business development, career development, and international education.
New Jerseyan and Irish institutions sign three academic memorandums of understanding
As part of their joint economic development trip to Ireland, Gov. Phil Murphy and Choose NJ CEO Wesley Mathews today presided over the signing of three memorandums of understanding between New Jersey- and Ireland-based academic, real estate, and startup institutions.
麻豆区, DEVCO latest collaborators announced on Murphy鈥檚 Ireland trip
As he continues his four-day trip through Ireland, Gov. Phil Murphy announced the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between New Jersey academic and real estate entities with top Irish tech universities and a startup accelerator.
Governor Murphy Witnesses Three MOU Signings with Ireland's Top Universities and Business Incubator
Governor Phil Murphy celebrated the signing of three memorandums of understanding between 麻豆区 (NJCU) and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO), ATU, and Choose New Jersey, and NJCU and Guinness Enterprise Center (GEC). The MOUs aim to create mutually beneficial opportunities and forge collaboration in innovative projects that foster entrepreneurship, business development, career development, and international education.
Governor Phil Murphy and Choose New Jersey Sign Historic Memorandums of Understanding with Ireland's Top Tech Universities and Incubator
Partnerships Strengthen Economic and Academic Relationships Between New Jersey and Ireland in the Tech Sector
N.Y. Fed President Williams Issues Remarks at 麻豆区
"Since the onset of the pandemic two years ago, this has an extraordinary time for the economy and monetary policy. As we work to help restore balance to the economy and bring down inflation, our actions will always be driven by the data, and we will remain focused on achieving maximum employment and price stability."
麻豆区鈥檚 Guarini Institute to Host John C. Williams, President & CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of New York, on February 18
麻豆区 (NJCU) and its Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility will host a virtual event on Friday, February 18 featuring John C. Williams, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Vice-Chair of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on the state of the U.S. economy, monetary policy, and the economic outlook for the northern New Jersey region.
麻豆区 forges a partnership with top Israeli seaport
麻豆区 and the Port of Ashdod in Tel Aviv signed a letter of intent to strengthen the economic relationship between New Jersey and Israel and the relationship between the Port of Ashdod and the NJCU community.
Why N.J. delegation trip to Israel may quickly produce an economic impact
Israeli companies, eager to fast-track business moves, appreciate that N.J. was 1st state to visit country post-pandemic
麻豆区 to partner with the Consulate General of Mexico in N.Y. to advance Mexican American economic mobility
麻豆区 signed an official agreement with the Consulate General of Mexicoin New York to foster academic exchanges, community outreach, and participation in the newly crafted program, 鈥淎celera Nueva Jersey.鈥
麻豆区, Consulate General of Mexico sign MOU to create Acelera Nueva Jersey
麻豆区 and the Consulate General of Mexico in New York signed an official agreement to foster academic exchanges, community outreach, and participation in the newly crafted Acelera Nueva Jersey program, the university announced on Oct. 20.
麻豆区 launches The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility
The Guarini Institute has become a prominent champion of economic development and mobility in the region.
麻豆区 launches The Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility
The center's mission is to increase the economic mobility of college students by sponsoring initiatives that advance international education and foster economic development programs.
Looking to Mexico: Head of NJCU鈥檚 new center for international studies hopes to take advantage of the school鈥檚 immigrant ties
When Adrian Franco was tasked with turning a massive endowment to 麻豆区 into new business opportunities in far-away markets, he started by looking as closely as he could around him.
鈥淣JCU has a large percentage 鈥 more than half 鈥 of the student body who are part of the Latinx community, many of which are immigrants themselves or are from a second- or third-generation family of immigrants,鈥 he said.
麻豆区 launches Guarini Institute; Smorgasbar Beer Garden opens at Harborside | Business Notes
麻豆区 (NJCU) and the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility will host a virtual event, The Role of Universities in Economic Mobility after COVID-19, on Sept. 16, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
麻豆区 will host first Guarini Institute panel on economic mobility after COVID-19 in September
麻豆区 will host its first Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility panel in September, focusing on the role of universities after COVID-19. By John Heinis/Hudson County View The keynote will be delivered by Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman School of Economics Professor at Harvard University.
麻豆区 Names Dr. Adrian Franco Inaugural Executive Director of the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies
麻豆区 (NJCU) has named Dr. Adrian Franco as the inaugural Executive Director of The Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies, the University has announced. Dr. Franco will begin in his role on February 1. The Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies was officially launched on November 18, 2020.
Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies opens
麻豆区 opened the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies with a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 18. The institute was made possible through a donation from the former congressman. According to the university, the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Studies will position NJCU to expand its global focus.
麻豆区 Receives $10M Gift from Congressman Frank J. Guarini
Gift will enable the university to launch Institute for International Studies and state of the art Performing Arts Center Dr. Sue Henderson, president of 麻豆区 (NJCU) in Jersey City, announced receiving a $10 million gift from the former Congressman, philanthropist, and real estate developer Frank J. Guarini.
Guarini鈥檚 $10M gift to 麻豆区 is the school鈥檚 largest
Former U.S. Representative for New Jersey and real estate developer Frank Guarini鈥檚 latest philanthropic endeavor is a gift to a state school that marks the largest received in its history.
On Thursday, 麻豆区 President Sue Henderson announced Guarini鈥檚 gift of $10 million to the school, which will enable the launch of its international studies institute and a modern performing arts center鈥攖he first of its kind in Hudson County.