Tuition freezes announced in NJ, perhaps more to come
On a small scale, we can see the coronavirus pandemic already making an impact on college tuition rates in New Jersey for the 2021 academic year so far, it s in the form of good news for students.
Ocean County College, along with Brookdale Community College, located in Monmouth County, have announced that tuition and fees will not increase for students who begin classes in the fall.
“We are pleased to be able to offer this benefit to our students and our community, especially during this time of financial stress on so many,” OCC President Jon Larsen said.
RU student gets COVID masks for homeless through alumni nonprofit
The COVID-19 pandemic may have put many of our hands-on, in-person experiences on hold but college students are still seeking internships to enhance their resumes.
That is how Rutgers University sophomore Percy Tse found Four Oxen, a nonprofit organization founded by three Rutgers grads.
According to Tse, Four Oxen s mission is to promote and support those who protect and nurture the most vulnerable members of our society.
Keeping that goal in mind, Tse settled on a no-brainer for her required service project: acquiring and distributing face masks to protect the homeless population against the spread of COVID-19.
I MIGHT HAVE HAD A TOUGH BREAK, BUT I HAVE AN AWFUL LOT TO LIVE FOR. - Lou Gehrig
The 15th annual Valentine Plunge will be virtual this year but that won t stop Jersey Shore plungers from raising thousands of dollars. In the past 14 years, the Valentine Plunge has raised $3.4 million to support the quality of life of those suffering from ALS. Just last year, plungers raised over $330,000! Right now, even during a tough pandemic, $30,000 has been raised and plungers still have a whole month to raise money. All money raised will be donated directly to the Joan Dancy and PALS Foundation.